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 enlarge | Authors: Mark Rippetoe, Lon Kilgore
Publisher: The Aasgaard Company
Category: Book
Buy New: $29.95
New (2) Used (2) from $29.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  101 reviews
Sales Rank: 740
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0976805421
EAN: 9780976805427
ASIN: 0976805421
Publication Date: October 21, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
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 Basics presented well May 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a fairly well written book covering the bare basics of barbell training. It is aimed more towards power lifters than body builders, but has value for the later as well for laying a proper foundation.
The authors can be a little opinionated at times, for example if you use gloves rather than chalk you're obviously not a serious lifter. Never mind the fact that most people wear gloves rather than chalk because most places don't allow chalk. This type of attitude gets a bit tiresome but otherwise it is a good resource to have as a reference.
Very Useful Information May 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am definitely glad I bought this book. I am totally satisfied with it. I use it along with my Stronglifts 5X5 beginners program (I highly recommend stronglifts.com) to learn how to exercise correctly with free weights. It's amazing how incorrectly I exercise when I just try to do things on my own without any professional advice. I'm glad I saved my back by investing in this invaluable training resource.
Please, don't just read the book - have a spotter that can tell you if you are actually lifting according to the book or not. My back was bent "like crazy" when I thought I was doing good. With the books advice and my brother as a spotter I was able to get my back in the correct position and couldn't believe the difference on video - it's much safer! It takes time, stretching, and practice to be able to get into the correct positions to weight lift.
Essential Reading May 13, 2008
This book is a must for any trainee or trainer, it explains in great detail how to do essential barbell moves, if i had this book when i was younger i would have avoided injury and added some serious muscle to my frame.
Buy it.
Starting Strength Rev May 12, 2008
Well written and direct book that really helps you understand all the dynamics about the hows and whys of gaining muscular strength. Highly for novices as well as people who have been strength training for awhile.
Amazing! April 30, 2008
Absolutely stunning book. Rippetoe discusses big excercises in great detail, shows fine points of technique and explains why they are important.
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