Strength Training Anatomy - 2nd Edition
by Frederic Delavier
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Book Reviews of Strength Training Anatomy - 2nd Edition
Book Review: I disagree with one thing...
Summary: 4 Stars
Wow, what a great book!. The illustrations are fantastic. I like the layout and the "straight to the point" structure of the text. However, the book mentions throughout the exercises that one should inhale while lifting the weight (or through the exertion phase of a lift). I've been exercising for most of my life and have been a personal trainer for two years. It makes more sense to exhale throughout the exertion phase. This mainly holds true as weight becomes heavier. Blood pressure increases when exertion happens and exhaling works like a release valve, thus lowering and regulating blood pressure. Instinctively, people, mainly beginners, tend to hold their breath when lifting a heavy weight and they get all red faced. I tried holding my breath while doing reps through one workout(big fan of Myth Busters on cable, by the way)and all I got out of that was a big headache. I still highly recommend this book to everyone.Book Review: Wonderful book
Summary: 5 Stars
This type of book has been an interest of mine for quite some time. I have always wanted a book that would give a lot of different exercises for each part of the body and show the specific muscles it works. This book doesn't just show the area it works. It shows the muscles in that area that it works. For example: We all know that there is tricep push downs, triceps rope pull downs, and tricep reverse grip pull downs. Well which exercise works each different head. This book will tell you. I have taken this book and broke it down into my own work outs. I have two seperate sets. 1. Chest/Back, Bi's/Tri's, Shoulders/Legs and then another rotation of different exercises 2 Chest/Back, Bi's/Tri's, Shoulders/Legs. This way my muscles will never get used to the same workout. Great book I recommend to anyone that is trying to some less money for an amazing product.Book Review: Anatomy book - not really a lifting book per se
Summary: 4 Stars
This book gets excellent reviews. I guess I felt a little bit like the book was going to be different so that's why 4 instead of 5 stars. For example, while the squat is covered, it really doesn't detail which muscles perform which activities and various points in the lift. The squat is clearly the basis for most serious lifting programs, and I really could have used 10 pages to cover the various aspects (perhaps more). I realize this isn't a technique book, but thought to some extent it was about showing you the anatomy during proper technique. This is more of an anatomy book than something in the lifting category. There are a few good 'side bar' type notes on various injuries which did provide useful information. Also, there is no index and the book's organization is perhaps not as good as it could be. Now I have an anatomical reference book on my bookshelf.Book Review: An excellent motivator - it is frequently in my hands at 5am
Summary: 5 Stars
At one point I thought I knew what I needed to know to benefit from regular weight-lifting. I'd look forward to new editions of Men's Health in order to learn about new exercises to help motivate myself. Thanks to this book, I've realized just how little I really knew, and I can get the motivation of a new exercise or a fresh workout every time I pick this book off the shelf. In fact on cold, dark, early mornings it is frequently in my hands, motivating me to get out the door to the gym before work.
I would agree with previous reviewers - the diagrams are excellent and educational. Also, the sections on weight-lifting injuries (and how to avoid them) are invaluable.
I feel like I should mention that this is the only weight-lifting book I've ever purchased - it is the first and only title I've ever needed.
Book Review: Excellent tool for strength training!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an excellent tool for anybody looking to sculpt their body through weight training. The illustrations in the book are designed around specific exercises and allow the reader to plan their workouts with specific muscle groups in mind.
The book contains a comprehensive amount of exercises - ranging from beginner to advanced - and with detailed illustrations on how best to perform each exercise.
Also, below each illustration, the author provides step by step instructions on the mechanics of the exercise, and also provides tips on what to avoid and what to focus on during each repetition.
The combination of great illustrations, a comprehensive repertoire of exercises and concise, written instructions make this book a superior tool for anybody interested in learning more about strength training.