Essentials of Weightlifting and Strength Training (Paperback) (Kindle Edition)
Review
I love it. It is the “MOST” comprehensive and well balanced book I have ever seen. — Sandra Kaunisto, Aurora Public Library, Aurora, Colorado, December 2003I love it. It is the “MOST” comprehensive and well balanced book I have ever seen. Sandra Kaunisto — Aurora Public Library, Aurora, ColoradoIt compares weightlifting and bodybuilding and has stories and pictures of Egyptian weightlifting kids incorporating gymnastics into their training. — George Koupatadze, October (more…)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
great effort
The accurate and high quality pictures are the strongest side of this book.
The writer is really intelligent and knows what he is talking about.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid information
There have been some pretty in depth reviews that cover this book well, but I had a couple of points I wanted to make.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tracing the bar trajectory during the Clean & Jerk and the Snatch
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Detailed review by former physiology teaching fellow and biochemist…
Although I am currently not in the best of shape, at one time I worked as a personal trainer and by education I was trained as a research scientist.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thorough Weight Training Book
What I liked: coverage of the different types of weight training (power lifting, body building, etc.
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You’re Never Too Old
Learn the right forms for power lifting and weightlifting so you don’t injure yourself when lifting. Even a 75-year-old woman will find this reference guide a useful fitness tool.
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best books to have as a reference even for a woman of any age (even 75 years old.)
The descriptions of the reviewers: Slavisa Nesic and Larry Wagner “Athlete, Analyst, Coach, Dad” in this list do an excellent review and detailed description of the book.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice book
I bought this book and it was not a bad decision. Most of the reviews here are pretty accurate. He does cover unique ground in pointing out exercises that are not common in the…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book
I purchased this book with the intent to learn more about the sport I participate in, which is Olympic Weightlifting.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, but….
This is a great book really. The only point that really don’t like is about its phylosophy of training, a little old.