
Weight Training
Human Kinetics Publishers
3rd Edition
Published on 1. December 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-7360-5533-8 (ISBN)
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Description
Aimed at beginners in weight training and those with moderate experience who want to learn how to design their own training programmes. This book provides readers with detailed instruction to the techniques and principles behind productive weight training. It includes exercises using both free weights and machine equipment, allowing readers to tailor their workout based on personal preference and the equipment available. This book demonstrates exercises designed to work all muscles, including the chest, back, shoulders, upper arms, lower arms, upper legs, lower legs, abdomen and full-body exercises. It explains the principles of programme design and how to vary the intensity of training, allowing readers to tailor a programme to their specific goals.
More details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
162 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white halftones
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7360-5533-8 (9780736055338)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions

Book
11/2011
4th Edition
Human Kinetics Publishers
€41.03
Article is exhausted; no reprint
Previous edition
Thomas R. Baechle | Barney R. Groves
Weight Training
Book
11/2004
2nd Edition
Human Kinetics Publishers
€37.32
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Persons
Thomas R. Baechle is the executive director of the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists Agency, the certifying body for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Roger W. Earle has served as a personal fitness trainer for individuals at all age and fitness levels for more than 10 years.