The Great Dumbbell Handbook: The Quick Reference Guide to Dumbbell Exercises
by Andre Noel Potvin
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Author: Andre Noel PotvinEditor: Michael Jespersen
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-12-07
ISBN: 0969677316
Number of pages: 64
Publisher: Productive Fitness Publishing
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Book Review: An excellent reference for the weightlifter
Summary: 5 Stars
There are only 64 pages. But the pages are full of great information. In fact, I've read much larger books with far less valuable information.
To begin with, the book uses vivid, well-chosen color and all of the photos are color photos. It starts with a large graphic in color of the human body --- showing all of the muscles and muscle groups. It takes up two pages, one for the front of the body and one for the back.
Then it shows you what you'll need or might need in your dumbbell lifting. For many, this is basic. But it's great to have it nonetheless. Then it shows you how to set up a program. This is one of the hardest part of weightlifting. This book makes it easy and fun. What's more, it goes more in depth than many other books I've read.
The author then takes you into stretching. Lots of wonderful stretches are described in detail and you see pictures of them being done. It tells you exactly how to do each stretch and gives you cautions when necessary.
Finally you get into the dumbbell exercises. They're divided up by muscle groups. This makes it quick and easy when you're in the weight room. It shows you the correct way to do the lift and gives you any cautions that might be necessary.
The one and only thing I didn't find that I would like to have found in the book was that there are no modifications to any exercises shown or discussed. You may not need them but some people do. So you may want to invest in a book that shows modifications.
Warnings are in red. So when you see them, read them! There are not many. But when you see one, you need to use caution.
Each exercise is shown in the beginning, middle and finish stage. It's fully described and instructed. Moreover, up in the upper right corner in a yellow box you'll find the muscles worked! There is a complete exercise on each page.
This little book is just wonderful. I love it and I've been lifting most all of my life --- and that's a few years. If you buy no other book on lifting weights (specifically dumbbells), buy this one. Keep it handy at all times.
It's easy to use and it's about the best written and best illustrated book you can get.
The book I have is dated October 2007.
I recommend it highly and without reservation.
- Susanna K. Hutcheson
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Summary of The Great Dumbbell Handbook: The Quick Reference Guide to Dumbbell Exercises
This comprehensive little book covers a series of dumbbell exercises to work out the upper-body, lower-body, and abdominals. Each exercise has a start and finish photo, with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. The Great Dumbbell Handbook also shows you how to set-up your own dumbbell exercise routine, as well as pointers on stretching, staying motivated, and safety.General Books
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