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The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised | 
 enlarge | Author: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Creator: Bill Dobbins
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Category: Book
List Price: $27.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  291 reviews
Sales Rank: 1079
Media: Paperback
Edition: Rev Upd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 800
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.6
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.8
ISBN: 0684857219
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.75
EAN: 9780684857213
ASIN: 0684857219
Publication Date: November 5, 1999
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Arnold Schwarzenegger hasn't competed as a bodybuilder since he won the Mr. Olympia title in 1980, but he remains the sport's No. 1 icon. He hosts an annual bodybuilding contest in Columbus, Ohio, and allows a column to be ghost-written under his name in a muscle magazine. Today's bodybuilders may have bigger muscles than Arnold ever did, but everyone inside and outside the iron game gives him credit for exponentially broadening the popularity of physique training. With this updated Encyclopedia (it was originally published in 1985), Schwarzenegger wraps his huge arms around the entire sport. He hits the history of bodybuilding, the champions (he's quite generous in his praise of predecessors, contemporaries, and successors alike), the training systems. Some of the information is more bodybuilding lore than science; for example, exercises are said to "expand the rib cage" or develop the "inner" or "outer" chest, all physiological impossibilities. But they're still good exercises, and the book includes every movement imaginable for every muscle group. If you love the sport of bodybuilding, you'll want this book in your library, if for no other reason than to feast your eyes on the hundreds of photos of the best physiques in the history of the sport. And, in a pinch, the 800-page encyclopedia can fill in nicely for a missing dumbbell. --Lou Schuler
Product Description
From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book -- a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as "the bible of bodybuilding."Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars. Plus, all the features that have made this book a classic are here: - Arnold's tried-and-true tips for sculpting, strengthening, and defining each and every muscle to create the ultimate buff physique
- The most effective methods of strength training to stilt your needs, whether you're an amateur athlete or a pro bodybuilder preparing for a competition
- Comprehensive information on health, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help you build muscle, lose fat, and maintain optimum energy
- Expert advice on the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries
- Strategies and tactics for competitive bodybuilders from selecting poses to handling publicity
- The fascinating history and growth of' bodybuilding as a sport, with a photographic "Bodybuilding Hall of Fame"
- And, of course, Arnold's individual brand of inspiration and motivation throughout
Covering every level of expertise and experience, The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding will help you achieve your personal best. With his unique perspective as a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title and all international film star, Arnold shares his secrets to dedication, training, and commitment, and shows you how to take control of your body and realize your own potential for greatness.
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 Absolutely amazing! April 24, 2008
Arnold wrote down everything he knows regarding Bodybuilding. Several exercises, tips, including a training plan for Beginners and for Advanced.
There's a special part including health and nutrition, proving that nutrition is as important as exercising.
There's a chapter where he explains all techniques to improve your strenght, build muscle and be healthy.
There are several explaining photos, curiosities, and even a Bodybuilding history.
Its really a Bodybuilding Bible, and for those who don't want to be a bodybuilder, but want to do weight training, will learn until where they can go.
The Mother of All Fitness Books! April 23, 2008
15 out of 20 found this review helpful
I am not a bodybuilder but this book is not just for bodybuilders. This book is for anyone who works out and wants more information on weight lifting, strength training, or body building. It is for anyone that works out with weights. It is the best book I have on the subject, and I have several shelves devoted to exercise, fitness, training, etc.
This 800 page book is divided into 5 smaller books. Book 1 is an Introduction to Bodybuilding and includes everything from the evolution and history of bodybuilding to equipment you might need to get started. Book 2 is called Training Programs, and includes basic training principles, stretching, basic and advanced programs, and using your mind to really focus and work your muscles to their fullest. Book 3 is called Body Part Exercises and teaches a lot about anatomy as well as including full descriptions (with pics) of almost every exercise under the sun that will work each body part. Book 4 includes everything you might want to know or need to know about competitions, and Book 5 covers Health, Nutrition, and Diet.
This book has helped me immensely! Although I haven't followed Arnold's recommended specific routines, I have learned so much from this book I have been able to bring to my own workouts. It is surprisingly interesting, well-written, and completely informative. I have learned so much more about proper form, specifics regarding nutrition, and new exercises I had not tried before. And, although it is called an "encyclopedia", the truth is, it's a book that is fun to read-- there is such an abundance of information here that make the book very difficult to put down.
The book is paperback, but it's very well made. The binding has withstood a lot of reading and bending-- the spine and pages are still intact. The book is illustrated with many helpful black and white photos and the pages are high quality with only a little gloss-- very easy to read.
Best all in one book April 18, 2008
A lot of different exercises to build any muscle group of the body. Very relevant to common gyms today. Very good all-in-one book.
Inspirational April 6, 2008
A highly informative read with a lot of useful and inspirational information ...
Every time you read you want to go and work out!
The "Bible" for all weight-lifters! March 26, 2008
The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised, simply put, is a great book for the average weight-lifter to the serious competitive body-builder. I wish I had bought this book when I first started lifting weights! This book describes and shows you with pictures the correct form to all sorts of diffrent weight-lifting exercises for all body parts. You'll learn a lot from this book, regardless of how interested your into actual body-building. The best book of its kind, in my opinion, and I suggest it to everybody that is serious about lifting weights and getting muscles. My only complaint is that the book needs to be updated a little bit.
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