Practical Programming for Strength Training

I would read the companion first as it definitively defines the exercises this volume explains what to do with. This volume has the details to help you plan your training programme. Actually - my coach does the programming for me - but reading this makes me a more informed customer and now we can really fine tune my programme together. It is also a really interesting read in itself. The explanations of what is happening when you lift heavy stuff in the right order is very clear and having read it, I wonder why I have spent my entire life not understanding such important things. As well as being strong, the Author has strong opinions too - and I would say he is right. On one level his rants at the various fools not understanding his method are a little grating and if he wants to pile in with supporting scientific facts (as he does) he really should quote his references, as in this presentation we are really only left with his opinion - that we must trust. On the other hand, it is quite amusing and self evidentially he is correct in his main assertions. Despite my pedantic observations, this has to be the definitive text on how to programme your cunning plan to get strong. Best self help book I have read since Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (which doesn't have decent references either).

My son thinks it is a very good book, just what he wanted

As per the headline. Nothing more to add. Actually, no, there is one thing I'll add - it's worth mentioning, that unlike most books on the subject that will work only for one specific target group, this one lays down the foundations for your training plan regardless of your age, gender or current fitness level.

The content of the book is fantastic and is easily a 5 star. That being said the tables (which are examples of the training programmes and crucial to the understanding of the content) are all over the place. I Fully recommend this book but please consider the paperback.

Outstanding book. Covers just about everything related to barbell training, powerlifting,olympic lifting and general strength training. It was easy to read and humorous. I read it on Kindle Fire and had no problems. I was delighted to find information in it for Olympic Lifting and also advice for Masters. The index makes it easy to find things. I got if for about £7 quid and it is worth many times more for the info you get.My only is regret is why the heck i didnt buy it years ago....

Don't agree with Rippetoe's dietry advice (the gallon of milk a day etc), but his training advice can't be faulted. This would be a great way especially for anyone new to the gym, to build up an understanding of how to progress. There's even a section at the end for older people, or people with injuries, and the adjustments they ought to make to get the most out of their training. Really like this book. Bought as a gift, but had a good flick through and thinking of getting myself a copy.

This book outlines several of the most clever guidelines and rules to strength training programming. I highly recommended it. Makes me stronger and healthier.

Really bought this for the section in the book dedicatied to older lifters.There is little information on the internet for protocols older lifters have to practise for : mainly recovery and sensible progression. I'm 76, and bought this as a companion book for the barbell prescription.another good book I would recommend for the older weght trainers

Des variables basiques lors des séances (choix d'exercice, répétitions, récupération, ...) à la programmation de ces séances en fonction du niveau d'avancement de chacun (novice, intermédiaire, avancé), ce livre couvre toutes les bases de la musculation (en dehors de la technique d'exécution des exercices, vue dans le livre Starting Strength 3ème édition)

Molto utile. Pie o di suggerimenti e pratiche di esercizi

El libro presenta de forma clara los conceptos necesarios para desarrollar un programa de entrenamiento de fuerza que permita avanzar desde una situación de falta de entrenamiento a conseguiruna buena forma física. Lo he utilizado para planificar mis entrenamientos desde comienzos del mes de septiembre y estoy viendo más evolución que en años anteriores. El libro es realmente recomendable, aunque gana enteros combinado con Starting Strength, otro libro del mismo autor en que se describen los movimientos básicos que desarrolla en este libro.

Let me save you some time and money, this book advises you to squat, squat, squat, squat, squat, squat, squat, squat, ad infinitum,,,, If you are a professional football player, or sumo wrestler I recommend this book.

O livro é bem didático e muito completo!!! Você consegue facilmente navegar pelos capítulos e encontrar com rapidez o que procura