Recommended Reading...

Big G · 11-20-2007, 10:47 PM

... on weight training & body-building.

Anything and everything...Beginner to Advanced...

What are the best/most-renound books out there?

**P-funk** · 11-20-2007, 10:55 PM

depends on what exactly you want to know about. some books are better for other things.

Big G · 11-20-2007, 10:55 PM

Just throw shit out there. What do you have in mind?

**P-funk** · 11-20-2007, 11:04 PM

shit, this would be a really long list....

Zatsiorsky- science and principles of strength training
siff- supertraining
sharmann- diagnosis and treatment of movement impairment syndromes
boyle- functional training for sports
boyle- developing strength training programs and facilities
charlie francis- training for speed
strossen- super squats
kubik- dinasour training
davies- trigger therapy workbook
gambetta- athletic development: the art and science of functional sports conditioning
verstegan- core performance
cook- athletic bodies in balance
poliquin- poliquin principles
thibaudeau- black book of training secrets
thibaudeau- theory and application of modern strength and power methods
mcdonald- ultimate diet 2.0

i could keep on going. there is a ton of great books.

Big G · 11-21-2007, 10:43 PM

Thanks, P. I guess that makes two of us that read books, huh?

I'm off to Amazon now.

If you fancy plugging a few more in don't let me stop you

Minhkey · 11-28-2007, 07:11 PM

Have you heard of this book?
Amazon.com: The Men's Health Hard Body Plan : The Ultimate 12-Week Program for Burning Fat and Building Muscle: Books: Larry Keller,Lou Schuler

I don't know if its dependable or not.

Big G · 12-03-2007, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minhkey

Have you heard of this book?
Amazon.com: The Men's Health Hard Body Plan : The Ultimate 12-Week Program for Burning Fat and Building Muscle: Books: Larry Keller,Lou Schuler

I don't know if its dependable or not.

I would be suspicious of anything that says it's the "Ultimate" 12-Week Program. It may contain some useful information but I strongly doubt it's the ultimate anything!

**Dale Mabry** · 12-03-2007, 05:41 PM

To add to what P said...

Optimizing Strength Training by Fleck & Kraemer
Specifically deals with nonlinear periodization.

Explosive Power and Strength by Chu
Actually just covers Complexes, but a great read.

Big G · 12-03-2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

To add to what P said...

Optimizing Strength Training by Fleck & Kraemer
Specifically deals with nonlinear periodization.

Explosive Power and Strength by Chu
Actually just covers Complexes, but a great read.

OK... Time for a stupid question... What are complexes?

w/thx,
G.
PS. Nice to see that they're available and affordable. Many of P's were either unavailable or up around $50. I'm not complaining really. It's nice to have them listed. It'll just take a while to either find 'em or afford 'em, that's all.

**P-funk** · 12-04-2007, 05:28 AM

There is sort of 2 definitions of what a complex is:

1) The more popular one is a series of exercises performed without rest, one right after the other, without putting the bar down and for the same number of repetitions. For example:

5 reps of each exercise without rest:
Power clean
Front Squat
Jerk
Split squat
behind the neck jerk
bent over row

2) the other definition is a strength exercise followed by a power exercise (sometimes this is used in a power phase of training). Some literature says to rest between the two, other literature says to go immediatly into the power exercise after the strength exercise and then rest. For example:

a) Squat- 3-5 reps
b) Jump squat- 8-10

or

a) Bench press- 3-5
b) MB chest pass- 8-10

WantItBad · 12-12-2007, 10:05 PM

to add i just finished reading
Orlick- IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

More on the mental aspect but an awesome read

Big G · 02-02-2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

Science and Principles of Strength Training by Zatsiorsky
Specialized Strength Training: A manual for Coaches by Verkhoshansy
Charlie Francis Training System by Charlie Francis
NSCA Essentials of Strength and Conditioning....a decent all around resource
Kineseology text book....I like Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System:Foundations for Physical Rehabilitation by Neumann
Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes by Sharmann
an exercise phys. book...I like Exercise Physiology: theory and application to fitness and performance by powers and howley
trail guide to the human body (good book for learning physiology and palpation)
trigger point therapy workbook
Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques vol. 1 and 2 by Leon Chaitow
Start getting the NSCA Journals (they send them to you free when you become a member).
Supertraining by Siff
Designing Strength Training Programs and Facilities by Boyle
Functional Training for Sports by Boyle
Athletic Development: The Art and Science of Functional Sports Conditioning by Gambetta
Theory and Application of Modern Strength and Power Methods by Thibaudeu
The Poliquin Principles by Poliquin

This showed up on another post, but since it has a bunch of books listed I figured I'd add it here.

**P-funk** · 02-02-2008, 11:34 AM

ah, those books are some killer reading.

lots to learn. to much reading and not enough time in the day.

Big G · 02-06-2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

ah, those books are some killer reading.

lots to learn. too much reading and not enough time in the day.

I hear that!! Loud and clear!!

I just received:
a) Mastery of Hand Strength and
b) The Grip Master's Manual

I've only read a few pages of each at the moment (I've been reading ; (FREE?:The Insider's Tell-All Handbook on Weight-Training Technique by Stuart McRobert)) but I'm still dreaming of crushing pop-cans and potatoes one of these days.

Big G · 02-06-2008, 11:06 AM

More recommendations, copied and pasted from; (how did pre-steroid era bodybuilders train?)

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

Total body workouts. Heavy compound lifting.

Super Squats, Dinasour Training, and Brawn are all excellent recourses into the way that training was; and should be.

Milo Strength Journal from Ironmind.com is also an excellent resource of information on training ideas both old and new.

Doublebase · 02-06-2008, 11:30 AM

OK P-Funk and Dale if you had to recommend two books on weight lifting to someone which two books would you recommend?

Minhkey · 02-21-2008, 09:48 PM

I just got starting strength, and it helped a lot

I started squatting this week, and am sore as hell. I'll try to read up on deadlifting this weekend =)

11-20-2007, 10:47 PM	#1
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11-20-2007, 10:55 PM	#2
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,336	depends on what exactly you want to know about. some books are better for other things.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! http://ivonneberkowitz.blogspot.com/....check out Ivonne's new blog! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

11-20-2007, 10:55 PM	#3
Big G Gettin' Diesel. Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cols,OH. It sucks. Posts: 1,212 Photos: 1	Just throw shit out there. What do you have in mind?
	Goal...... DL:500lb, Sqt:400lb, Bnch:300lb Current.. DL:375lb, Sqt:335lb, Bnch:260lb Weight: 185lb (up 25lb), bf=15%ish Age:35 Training since 11/06 journal

11-20-2007, 11:04 PM	#4
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,336	shit, this would be a really long list.... Zatsiorsky- science and principles of strength training siff- supertraining sharmann- diagnosis and treatment of movement impairment syndromes boyle- functional training for sports boyle- developing strength training programs and facilities charlie francis- training for speed strossen- super squats kubik- dinasour training davies- trigger therapy workbook gambetta- athletic development: the art and science of functional sports conditioning verstegan- core performance cook- athletic bodies in balance poliquin- poliquin principles thibaudeau- black book of training secrets thibaudeau- theory and application of modern strength and power methods mcdonald- ultimate diet 2.0 i could keep on going. there is a ton of great books.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! http://ivonneberkowitz.blogspot.com/....check out Ivonne's new blog! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

11-21-2007, 10:43 PM	#5
Big G Gettin' Diesel. Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cols,OH. It sucks. Posts: 1,212 Photos: 1	Thanks, P. I guess that makes two of us that read books, huh? I'm off to Amazon now. If you fancy plugging a few more in don't let me stop you
	Goal...... DL:500lb, Sqt:400lb, Bnch:300lb Current.. DL:375lb, Sqt:335lb, Bnch:260lb Weight: 185lb (up 25lb), bf=15%ish Age:35 Training since 11/06 journal

11-28-2007, 07:11 PM	#6
Minhkey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 57	Have you heard of this book? Amazon.com: The Men's Health Hard Body Plan : The Ultimate 12-Week Program for Burning Fat and Building Muscle: Books: Larry Keller,Lou Schuler I don't know if its dependable or not.
Minhkey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 57

12-03-2007, 05:41 PM	#8
Dale Mabry Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 13,765 Photos: 10	To add to what P said... Optimizing Strength Training by Fleck & Kraemer Specifically deals with nonlinear periodization. Explosive Power and Strength by Chu Actually just covers Complexes, but a great read.
	If sense were common, everyone would have it. 4/2007-Current 75th Ranked most popular image 1 spot behind Prince's bulge...

12-04-2007, 05:28 AM	#10
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,336	There is sort of 2 definitions of what a complex is: 1) The more popular one is a series of exercises performed without rest, one right after the other, without putting the bar down and for the same number of repetitions. For example: 5 reps of each exercise without rest: Power clean Front Squat Jerk Split squat behind the neck jerk bent over row 2) the other definition is a strength exercise followed by a power exercise (sometimes this is used in a power phase of training). Some literature says to rest between the two, other literature says to go immediatly into the power exercise after the strength exercise and then rest. For example: a) Squat- 3-5 reps b) Jump squat- 8-10 or a) Bench press- 3-5 b) MB chest pass- 8-10
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! http://ivonneberkowitz.blogspot.com/....check out Ivonne's new blog! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

12-12-2007, 10:05 PM	#11
WantItBad WantItBad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,077 Photos: 22	to add i just finished reading Orlick- IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE More on the mental aspect but an awesome read
	"Strength is the product of struggle" "Your greatest challenge isn't another person. Its the burning in your lungs and the burning in your legs, its the voice in your head screaming STOP you cant do anymore. But you dont listen. You push harder and you start to hear a the whisper of YOU CAN. You realize you are not the person you thought you were is no match for the person you are."

02-02-2008, 11:34 AM	#13
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,336	ah, those books are some killer reading. lots to learn. to much reading and not enough time in the day.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! http://ivonneberkowitz.blogspot.com/....check out Ivonne's new blog! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

02-06-2008, 11:30 AM	#16
Doublebase Lightweight, Ya Buddy! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 6,453	OK P-Funk and Dale if you had to recommend two books on weight lifting to someone which two books would you recommend?

02-21-2008, 09:48 PM	#17
Minhkey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 57	I just got starting strength, and it helped a lot I started squatting this week, and am sore as hell. I'll try to read up on deadlifting this weekend =)
Minhkey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 57	16yr old. 200 pound. 5'8. Just here to learn

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