
Weight Training
Steps to Success
Human Kinetics Publishers
4th Edition
Published on 11. November 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-4504-1168-4 (ISBN)
Description
Take the guesswork out of strength training with this no-nonsense guide, 200,000 readers can't be wrong! Take the guesswork out of strength training and understand the details of proper exercise technique, weight loads and reps. The no-nonsense approach of "Weight Training: Steps to Success" has guided more than 200,000 readers to their strength training goals and it will do the same for you! Combining the experience of strength and conditioning experts, this guide will maximize your development with a progressive approach to weight training using either free weights or machines. Learn which exercises target which muscles and how to perform each one correctly and safely. Gain insight on how to eat smart to maximize results and follow the step-by-step directions to calculate safe training loads, and design an overall training programme that fits your interests and training preferences. Publicity and reviews of this title are in strength and fitness magazines including "Men's Health", "Health & Strength Magazine", "Muscle & Fitness" and "FitPro". It is featured at fitness events including the annual FitPro Convention and the UKSCA Conference.
Mailing of this title is via consumer fitness brochure to fitness enthusiasts and individuals interested in strength and conditioning. E-mail marketing campaign to contacts interested in strength and conditioning. It is also featured in Human Kinetics' monthly "FitNews E-Newsletter" sent to over 10,000 subscribers.
Mailing of this title is via consumer fitness brochure to fitness enthusiasts and individuals interested in strength and conditioning. E-mail marketing campaign to contacts interested in strength and conditioning. It is also featured in Human Kinetics' monthly "FitNews E-Newsletter" sent to over 10,000 subscribers.
Reviews / Votes
"If I could choose only one book to be in my strength training library, it would definitely be Weight Training: Steps toSuccess. This is without question the best book of its kind." -- Wayne Westcott, PhD, CSCS, Author of Strength Training Past 50, Fitness Professional's Guide to Strength Training Older Adults, and Youth Strength Training"Tom Baechle and Roger Earle are two of the brightest minds in the field of strength and conditioning. In Weight Training: Steps to Success, they deliver a brilliant guidebook for developing successful weight training programs." -- Donald A. Chu, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, Sport Performance Enhancement Specialist for Olympic and professional athletes
More details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 to 99 years
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
116 colour illustrations, 22 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4504-1168-4 (9781450411684)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition

Thomas R. Baechle | Roger Earle
Weight Training
Book
12/2005
3rd Edition
Human Kinetics Publishers
€36.08
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Persons
Thomas R. Baechle competed in Olympic-style weightlifting and powerlifting and was a weight training instructor and a strength and conditioning coach for 20 years. Roger W. Earle is the Director for the Higher Education and Professional Division at Human Kinetics.
Content
Chapter 1. Learning about Equipment and Its Proper Use; Chapter 2. Mastering Stretching, Lifting, and Spotting Skills; Chapter 3. Learning How to Select Exercises and Training Loads; Chapter 4. Selecting Chest Exercises and Training Loads; Chapter 5. Selecting Back Exercises and Training Loads; Chapter 6. Selecting Shoulder Exercises and Training Loads; Chapter 7. Selecting Upper Arm Exercises and Training Loads; Chapter 8. Selecting Leg Exercises and Training Loads; Chapter 9. Selecting Core Exercises and Training Loads; Chapter 10. Selecting Total-Body Exercises and Training Loads.