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    Any good books?

    I'm going to my uncle cabin up in the mountains for a weekend. Just to get away and spend time with my GF. I'm looking for something to read to help pass the time. Can anyone recommend a good book to read. Hum, let me refrase that, a body building book. Something i can pick up and read and not have to be a doctor. Something basic, not like a dictionary. Any suggestions?
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    yup, this one!

    http://www.ironmagazine.com/go/burnfat

    Highly recommend no matter what your goal is, or your level.

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    I really recommend

    Arnold Schwarzenegger "The new Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding"

    It is a 800 page book that has everything you would ever need. It lists every trainable muscle, has 50+ pages on each muscle, and how to specifically train it, with diagrams a pictures, it has hundreds of bodybuilder pictures, workout routines, nutritional information, history of body building, and so much more. It only costs 18 bucks, for a 800 page book, written by Arnold himself!

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...83023?v=glance

    "Book Description

    From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book -- a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as "the bible of bodybuilding."

    Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars.

    Plus, all the features that have made this book a classic are here:


    Arnold's tried-and-true tips for sculpting, strengthening, and defining each and every muscle to create the ultimate buff physique

    The most effective methods of strength training to stilt your needs, whether you're an amateur athlete or a pro bodybuilder preparing for a competition

    Comprehensive information on health, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help you build muscle, lose fat, and maintain optimum energy

    Expert advice on the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries

    Strategies and tactics for competitive bodybuilders from selecting poses to handling publicity

    The fascinating history and growth of' bodybuilding as a sport, with a photographic "Bodybuilding Hall of Fame"

    And, of course, Arnold's individual brand of inspiration and motivation throughout
    Covering every level of expertise and experience, The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding will help you achieve your personal best. With his unique perspective as a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title and all international film star, Arnold shares his secrets to dedication, training, and commitment, and shows you how to take control of your body and realize your own potential for greatness."

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    Natural Hormonal Enhancement by Rob Faigin
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    Originally posted by heeholler
    Natural Hormonal Enhancement by Rob Faigin
    I have heard positive feedback about this one.

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    "super training" by mel siff

    "super squat".....can't remember who wrote it but it is a cool book about squat routines, it is really old school.

    Defenitly recommend super training though.
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    Dude, do not, under any circumstances buy Arnold's book if you are looking for routines or good bb'ing info.

    If you just want to read and have a laugh or two about arnold and bb'ing back in the day...its a decent read. However in terms of coming away knowing anything more about bb'ing...we are talking zero here (the exercise section is decent but you can get all that shit online for free www.exrx.net)

    I'll second NHE by Rob Faigin and Supertraining by Mel Siff

    You can try and get The Ketogenic Diet by Lyle McDonald and the Bromocriptine eBook by Lyle McDonald, both good nutrition books.

    Aside from that you can try and get some basic textbooks, like physiology/anatomy, chemistry, biology. Those will give you a good understanding of how the human body works so when idiots say stupid shit like "steroids just give you water weight and you lose it all when you stop" you can bitch slap em.
    "The greatest obstacle to knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge." -Barry Marshall, Nobel Laureate

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