Practical Programming for Strength Training (Paperback)
Review
“Common Sense brings the Popular Mythology of Strength Training down a couple of well-deserved notches.” — Mike Lambert, Editor Powerlifting USA
Practical Programming offers a different approach to exercise programming than that typically found in other exercise texts. Based on a combined 60+ years of academic expertise, elite-level coaching experience, and the observation of thousands of novice trainees, the authors present a chronological analysis of the re (more…)
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INFORMATION PACKED
In the world of strength publishing, there are few coaches that can create and relate real-world information to the masses. Mark’s and Lon’s work is without equal.
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The best practical book that helps one custom make an effective workout
This book is an eye opener. I’ve always lifted in just the same failed way he mentions in the book. I did ten reps of 3 set for every workout.
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5 Stars For All Three of Rippetoe’s Books; The Reviews Don’t Lie
I purchased this book last summer, and decided to jump right in to a heavy barbell regimen as outlined in this book.
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practical programming for strength training
This is a very solid book on strength development. I have been weight training for 25 years and wish i would have read this book in high school or had a trainer that knew this…
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Must read
This book is about the construction of exercise routines, not how to perform the exercises. For that info I recommend Starting Strength also by Rippetoe and the web site…
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Lives up to its title
I read many, but rarely write a review - however this is very nice work. I am formally trained in exercise physiology, and think the authors deliver an excellent resource for the…
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Very practical training book
I read the first Mark Rippetoe book, “Starting Strength” and I was amazed at how detailed all the information about every type of recommended exercises was.
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Better investment then gold!
For two years I’ve been doing different routines and searching countless hours on the net for the “right” routine. I’ve spent hours trying to come up with my own.
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Practical Programming for Strength Training. A must have!
Whether you are a strength coach, any person who trains others to increase their strength or looking to learn more about improving your own strength, this is a must have.
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Barbel work for Cyclists
This has been a fanastic book. I coach cyclists for the Velodorme, and it has been nothing but helpfulll in bringing up the power output in riders and having them pull out some…