Strength Training Anatomy - 2nd Edition
by Frederic Delavier
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Book Reviews of Strength Training Anatomy - 2nd Edition
Book Review: Almost perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
You aren't likely to find a better basic guide to strength training and which exercises do what. It also goes into very superficial detail about what certain muscles do and how to train them.
Unfortunately, in going for a simple approach, the author glosses over a lot of important details relevant to building a strength training program. Some exercises' functions aren't adequately explained or have critical aspects ignored. A lot of common weight machines or machine configurations aren't discussed either.
In short, it's a great book to kick off learning about strength training. However, it should be accompanied by a book that fully discusses the construction of a weight lifting routine and appropriately covers the concerns with each type of lifting.
Book Review: Had to buy TWO of these
Summary: 5 Stars
I just had to leave feedback on this book because I just ordered my SECOND copy of it. I ordered it after a coworker showed me his old copy. I was amazed at how it showed you which specific muscles are used during each exercise (that it details how to do). I've been looking for a book like this for a while. After getting this and the female edition (for lower body. Has many more exercises than this book.) and showing it to my husband, he just about grabbed it and ran off with it. He is a firefighter and has the luxury of working out at work and "STOLE" our home copy to keep at work (he's there for 24 hour shifts). So here I am back buying another. THIS one stays at home. lol That should tell you how awesome this book is.Book Review: simple minded and full of inaccuracies
Summary: 2 Stars
The information provided in this book is not rigorously based on in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and exercise kinesiology. For example, the Bridging exercise is shown in this book to exercise only th buttock muscle. Anyone who has done this exercise will know that it works the lower back just as much if not more. It seems that the author simply assumed what is going on without much studies. The only value of this book is all the drawings. It may help some people understand their muscle better and can be used as a simple reference but should not be taken seriously. It is not really worth buying for people who just want to learn how to exercise. It doesn't really give you ideas on how to plan your workout.Book Review: Great reference tool
Summary: 4 Stars
When I get asked about what certain lifting exercises to do, this book is a great reference tool. When you are preparing a lifting program, this book is really helpful in determining the types of muscle groups that you are wanting to do.
If you want to work on your triceps, all you need to do is look in the back of the book at the chart of the human body. The triceps are identified by a certain color. Then, you flip through the book and look for the corresponding colors that identify triceps exercises.
If you are just starting out, I would highly recommend this book in developing your workout routines. If you are experienced, a little more information has never hurt anyone.
Book Review: Beautiful Book but Lacks Workout Programs.
Summary: 5 Stars
Books is the BEST I have ever seen on showing muscles for each exercise. Hands down winner. All my workout partners use it often to review our exercises.
But we also found a book that has the workouts planned out in simple charts. Has the weights, # of reps and everything. AND THEY WORK. I have lost over 12 lbs of fat in 3 months and spend less time in the Gym.
The books.
Weight Training Workouts that Work by James Orvis.
There are 3 books in the series and they have been great addition to Strength Training Anatomy.
My recommendation -Start lifting weights - everyone/any age/right now! I am 41 and feel better than when I was 25!