Disclaimer: I am not in any way associated with the book/authors/publisher, I'm not trying to sell the book, and I don't profit any way from this. I'm only writing this to bring attention to a great resource for strength training.
My background: I have been lifting consistently for ~4 years and I've spent a massive amount of time researching weight lifting, improving my routine and perfecting my form. I've worked with a number of gym trainers, several competitive lifters, and read a lot online (websites, forums, youtube, etc). I had considered myself pretty damn "informed" and "experienced".
Despite all that, I've learned a TON from reading this book. I honestly think this book should be required reading for anyone that participates in any form of strength training. It should be required to set foot in a gym, either as a member or as a trainer. It should even be required reading before posting on this forum
And NO, it's not just for people who are doing Rippetoe's routine (in fact, the "routine" is only briefly mentioned at the very end). The book is actually a general guide to strength training, including clearly written instructions on all the major lifts (with excellent photographs and illustrations) that not only explain how to do the lifts, but also WHY you do it that way. It also discusses why you would do strength training, why certain exercises were chosen, and contains just about everything you'd need for years of effective weight lifting. It appears extremely well researched and has been supported and endorsed by many experts.
I wish I had read this years ago. Even after years of working on my routine and form, I'm now seeing numerous flaws and issues I need to fix. Can't wait to get in the gym and start doing this properly
My background: I have been lifting consistently for ~4 years and I've spent a massive amount of time researching weight lifting, improving my routine and perfecting my form. I've worked with a number of gym trainers, several competitive lifters, and read a lot online (websites, forums, youtube, etc). I had considered myself pretty damn "informed" and "experienced".
Despite all that, I've learned a TON from reading this book. I honestly think this book should be required reading for anyone that participates in any form of strength training. It should be required to set foot in a gym, either as a member or as a trainer. It should even be required reading before posting on this forum
And NO, it's not just for people who are doing Rippetoe's routine (in fact, the "routine" is only briefly mentioned at the very end). The book is actually a general guide to strength training, including clearly written instructions on all the major lifts (with excellent photographs and illustrations) that not only explain how to do the lifts, but also WHY you do it that way. It also discusses why you would do strength training, why certain exercises were chosen, and contains just about everything you'd need for years of effective weight lifting. It appears extremely well researched and has been supported and endorsed by many experts.
I wish I had read this years ago. Even after years of working on my routine and form, I'm now seeing numerous flaws and issues I need to fix. Can't wait to get in the gym and start doing this properly
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