Starting Strength (2nd edition)
by Lon Kilgore, Mark Rippetoe
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Book Reviews of Starting Strength (2nd edition)
Book Review: Back to basics
Summary: 5 Stars
When I took some time to think about it, it amazed me at just how few people at my gym, (a local YMCA)ever use the basic barbell exercises. I must admit, that for the last 6-7 years I have been one of those individuals who decided to forego barbell squats, bench presses, and overhead presses for the smith machine variety. I have to say that it feels good to get back to my high school type workouts. After approximately two weeks following one of the novice training programs, I doubt I'll ever go back to the smith machine again. This book gives excellent descriptions and diagrams that I wish I had 10-12 years ago when I started training, perhaps I could have avoided some of the back and joint problems I now have to deal with on a daily basis. I thought I knew quite a bit about lifting form until I read the first chapter on squats and quickly realized how bad my old form used to be. A great book for lifters at any level, even those who like myself, have been lifting for many years and think that there is nothing new to learn about the weightroom.Book Review: Now my back is strong and without pain...
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excelent book. Very detailed but focused, but the key is that it works.
I got interested because I had a back pain that was bothering me a lot (I am 42 years old). I went to the doctor, they took me pictures of my column with a scanner. Nothing appeared.I took long sessions with the kinesiologist. But the pain was still there. I decided that my back was weak and I need to gain strenght. I bought this book, I bought the equipment, and started practicing. Thas was a few months ago.....
And now my back pain is absolutely gone!!!! My back is strong and also these excercises make you lift objects in every day activities using the same technique of "dead lift" that works perfectly for your back... Also, I noticed that my knees do not hurt any more when I run. Of course. The "Squat" has made my legs strong....
The quality of my life has really improved thanqs to this book. I absolutely recommend it. I also left the gym with all their fancy and expensive machines, as I got at home all I need.
Book Review: Extremely informative, clear, and a bit witty.
Summary: 5 Stars
For someone interested in starting out on a strength training program, this book is a gold mine. Rippetoe covers what he considers the five most important basic lifts (squat, deadlift, press, bench press, and power clean), along with information about setting up a training program. He is very opinionated about what is and is not worthwhile and safe, and supports his opinions with clear and detailed explanations---you won't find bro-science here.
The explanations of the lifts are very detailed, but he is very good about providing summaries at the end of explanations as well, making this useful both the first time that you walk into the gym and are trying to remember the coarse movements for each lift, and afterward when you're trying to fix your form.
This won't be the *only* strength-training book you'll ever need, but I can't imagine what a better *first* book would look like.
And just remember: if you're going to waste money on lifting gloves, make sure that they match your purse. :-)
Book Review: The cornerstone of any weight training program
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been lifting weights for years and had some great results, but this very detailed how-to guide takes understanding of the basic lifts to a level I never thought possible. Nothing is left unexplained and even some very complex lifts are described in great detail. Every core barbell exercise contains pages and pages of commentary and numerous pictures.
Excellent for all levels from beginner to expert - I challenge even the most experienced lifter not to learn tremendous amounts. Mark Rippetoe doesn't just teach proper form, but he also provides knowledge about exactly WHY the form described is the proper form, and also explains exactly what the risks are of improper form for each exercise.
Truly eye-opening for me, and after only a few weeks of using his techniques and programs I've had accelerated results, particularly for strength.
5 stars, 10 out of 10, 100%, the absolute best of the best for anyone who is serious about improving their weight lifting knowledge and technique.
Book Review: The Magna Carta
Summary: 5 Stars
This is THE book, so really waste no time, click buy.
As a both a descriptive analysis and a guide to corrective perscription, this is an invaluable tool for any coach and a required tool for any athlete whose goal is performance enhancement. You really cant find a better walk through of the movements that define life than Coach Rips monumental work on the squat and deadlift: a better guide simply does not exist. The discussion is on the influence on Lat' recruitment in the Deadlift is profound and ground breaking in and of itself.
Written with humor and illustrated intelligently, this book is a compelling read. I buy this book for all my trainers as the most profoundly enriching gift that I can give. As a Masters age athlete with 20+ years under tension, this book is on the very short list of books I travel with when teaching or doing practical work.
Buy this book for yourself and for all the athletes in your life, you will forever be remembered for opening this door for them.