Strength Training Anatomy

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This is a very good reference book for people who want to know more about exercises and their target muscle groups. But what makes it different than googling an exercise or watching a video is that most of the search result content or video content do not show in detail why an exercise is better for strengthening a muscle group over another. This book shows that by depicting the targeted muscle groups in very detailed images. This is an anatomy book. All body parts are depicted, in places. If almost or half naked body parts bother you, then you might want to take a pass.

This title is used by Universities, specialservices and strength coaches. Academic in nature but anyone who has a good basic knowledge of strength training will benefit from reading this book to further enhance their knowledge base.The book has 30 contributorsfrom the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is edited by Greg Haff PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA and N. Travis Triplett, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA. Like having an X-ray for each exercise, the anatomical depictions show both superficial and deep layers and detail how various setup positions affect muscle recruitment and emphasize underlying structures. New to this edition are stretching exercises, safety and injury callouts, and training recommendations based on body morphology.

Whether you’re launching a lifting programme or fine-tuning a serious training regimen, Strength Trainingfills any knowledge gaps and corrects common misconceptions to ensure proper technique, safety and progression. This colourful, eye-catching text with inspiring illustrations topped our list of the best books of 2017. Science and Practice of Strength Training, Third Edition is designed for serious readers who are willing to not only remember and repeat but also to understand and put the information to use. This 5th edition has been a major resource for sports science students, coaches and athletes from all over the world and has been translated into six languages.

It’s written by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the leading S&C organisationtrusted by thousands of elite strength coaches, personal trainers and dedicated researchers and educators globally. AuthorAurélien Broussal-Derval has coached a variety of professional athletes including Olympic medalists. He’s worked with the French Olympic weightlifting and boxing teams and the British and Russian judo teams. He currently leads research for France Volleyball and is the technical director to one of the world’s premier martial arts studios, the prestigious Cercle Tissier in Vincennes. He’s also written two articles for us Warm-up advice and How to snatch. Strength Training Anatomy for Athletes guides you in analyzing the needs of your sport and identifying the most effective exercises for your body type, physical conditioning, and performance goals. You’ll enhance your strengths and minimize your weaknesses with programs for 43 sports and activities, including these:Again, not a dedicated ‘strength training book’ however it is popular with S&C coaches as well as sport specific coaches. No doubt you will have seen this book everywhere, from your local Waterstones to your local gym/sports club. Used by many of the best coaches around the world it is a go-to guide that should be on any shelf of a serious coach. Perhaps surprisingly this book has fewer references than many of our other academic titles, this is because the authors took a very practical approach when writing it.Together the authors have trained more than 1,000 elite athletes, including Olympic, world, continental and national champions and record holders. The concepts they divulge are influenced by both Eastern European and North American perspectives. The authors integrate those concepts in solid principles, practical insights, coaching experiences and directions based on scientific findings. This book has many easy-to-follow scientifically proven research programmes. There are workouts for specific machines, free weights, body weight and other types of apparatus which provide the flexibility to tailor your training to personal preferences and needs.