Science and Practice of Strength Training, Second Edition (Hardcover)
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“”It’s now in its second edition and it’s a great book. Here’s why. The authors have combined Eastern European and North American resistance training practices to present a truly global perspective on current theories on how athletes should train. Compared to the first edition, this edition is much more practical.”"”Bigger Faster Stronger”
This new second edition of Science and Practice of Strength Training comes with many additions and changes. A new coauthor, Dr. William (more…)
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book, but lacking in electrostimulation science.
The book is excellent. However, the few pages mentioning (EMS) are dated and reveal ignorance of the progress made in this field since the mid ’90s.
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SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF STRENGTH TRAINING
This book was recommended to me by one of Australias leading strength and conditioning coaches - Tony Boutagy.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great information, but too technical for the masses
The information presented was very solid, and obviously based on a lot of knowledge and research. However, it seems to me that the target audience for this book should be coaches…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Reference And Text
“…..Science and Practice of Strength Training is an OUTSTANDING REFERENCE AND TEXT that not only presents the scientific principles behind strength training, but also provides…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Serious strength book
I am very satisfied with this book.It’s very interesting scientific strength book who attempts to join scientific strength approach with one side and practice on the other…
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Science Not Myth
As the name implies, this book is a scientific analysis of the practice of strength training. Rather than the typical myths advocated by publications such as Men’s Health and…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book
I read this book upon the recommendation of Louie Simmons from one of his
[...] articles. I can safely say that this is one of the best books out there.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Concise yet complete
A great book on strength training for beginners and veterans alike. You don’t need to be an exercise physiologist to understand it and yet the information is complete and…
4.0 out of 5 stars
I own an earlier version
This book is heavily referenced by Louie Simmons of the Westside Barbell Club in Columbus.
It’s funny that I took this book out from my library when I was 15 and I…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Two thumbs up!
Some of the topics in the book are quite technical but you’ll be able to understand them after a few times of rereading.