Bodybuilding books - The BEST! (updated for 2008)

A Listmania! list by C. YABRUDY (UK)
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Men's Health Muscle: The world's most complete guide to building your body
1.  Men's Health Muscle: The world's most complete guide to building your body by Ian King
The list author says:
  "Intro book for the completely ignorant on the subject. Good base to learn from."
£12.00   Used & New from: £5.00
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Joe Weider's Ultimate Bodybuilding
2.  Joe Weider's Ultimate Bodybuilding by Joe Weider
The list author says:
  "A well priced begginer's book into the world of bodybuilding. Weider started it but what he has is not enough but still enough for those starting out. Good author/man/trainer"
£6.21   Used & New from: £3.50
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

The New High-Intensity Training
3.  The New High-Intensity Training by Ellington Darden
The list author says:
  "One of the most interesting, truthful and baseball bat to the head type training books you'll read. Keep a VERY open mind."
£9.09   Used & New from: £4.92
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Nutrient Timing
4.  Nutrient Timing by Robert Portman
The list author says:
  "Best diet book hands down. diet is about hormones in the end. These two guys have their heads screwed on tight."
£12.73   Used & New from: £4.77
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Power Eating
5.  Power Eating by Susan M. Kleiner
The list author says:
  "More generalised book on eating e.t.c  sports nutrition"
Used & New from: £0.01
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance
6.  Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance by William D. McArdle
The list author says:
  "Very in depth text on exercise physiology.. It's worth the buyeven if you do not understand certain things straight away. You will in time, youll be glad you bought it in years to come too."
Used & New from: £4.38
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology: Volume 1, 10th Edition
7.  Principles of Anatomy and Physiology: Volume 1, 10th Edition by GJ Tortora
The list author says:
  "The more you know about the body, the more you gain ;) hint hint, this book is like an aladins cave of information. its the unofficial users guide to your own body."
Used & New from: £4.71

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Sport Stretch: 311 Stretches for 41 Sports
8.  Sport Stretch: 311 Stretches for 41 Sports by Michael J. Alter
The list author says:
  "The science of flexibility and good stretches for all sports"
£9.79   Used & New from: £1.32
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Static Contraction Training
9.  Static Contraction Training by Peter Sisco
The list author says:
  "Another great book on training. A different method but sisco does have a piece of THE puzzle. i wont give it all away."
Used & New from: £10.37
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Anabolics 2007: Anabolic Steroids Reference Manual
10.  Anabolics 2007: Anabolic Steroids Reference Manual by William Llewellyn
The list author says:
  "Complete guide to recognised Anabolic/Androgenic substances by very reputable author who writes for Muscular Development and has own magazine Body Of Science. IMPORTANT UPDATES!"
Used & New from: £72.85
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Legal Muscle: Anabolics in America
11.  Legal Muscle: Anabolics in America by Rick Collins
The list author says:
  "Concerning law on steroids (USA) by one of the top lawyers in the field."
Used & New from: £42.32

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Strength Training Anatomy
12.  Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier
The list author says:
  "dteailed anatomical drawings of exercises. 2nd edition."
Used & New from: £2.38
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Women's Strength Training Anatomy
13.  Women's Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier
The list author says:
  "Title is self explanitory"
£9.97   Used & New from: £3.00
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

New Rules of Lifting: Six Basic Moves for Maximum Muscle
14.  New Rules of Lifting: Six Basic Moves for Maximum Muscle by Lou Schuler
The list author says:
  "NO BS approach to weight training. Great stuff :)"
£13.49   Used & New from: £7.21
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Mind and Muscle
15.  Mind and Muscle by Blair Whitmarsh
The list author says:
  "Conquer the mind, conquer the body. most people fail before they even enter the gym. This is a good mental start."
Used & New from: £1.59
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance (Exercise Physiology ( MC Ardle))
16.  Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance (Exercise Physiology ( MC Ardle)) by William D. McArdle
The list author says:
  "You dont get better than this. Exercise physiology - everything you need to know about eercie and all energy systems and physiological responses short term and long term, new sections on diabetes etc"
Used & New from: £4.49
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Physiology of Sport and Exercise
17.  Physiology of Sport and Exercise by Jack H. Wilmore
The list author says:
  "Not as good as McArdles book but still amazing"
Used & New from: £15.28
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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"Musclemag International's" Anabolic Primer: An Information-packed Reference Guide to Ergogenic Aids for Hardcore Body Builders
18.  "Musclemag International's" Anabolic Primer: An Information-packed Reference Guide to Ergogenic Aids for Hardcore Body Builders by Phil Embleton
The list author says:
  "Massive book on Ergogenic aids and drugs in bodybuilding. Well worth the price paid!"
Used & New from: £11.49
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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