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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and Informative, 8 Feb 2002

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This review is from: Brawn: Bodybuilding for the Drug-free and Genetically Typical (Paperback)

First off, this is a very detailed book which takes you through many of the popular routines widely used by bodybuilders and tells you the theories on how and why each does or doesn't work. The author writes in an entertaining style which everyone can relate to, especially so- called 'hard- gainers', (those of us who find it hard to put on muscle, i.e. the majority) so many people can take heart from this book. However, this book is probably not a stand- alone book, beginners who want to learn the different exercises should probably use some other source to learn them properly. What this book does do though, is to describe (in detail) a number of popular exercises and the right way to perform them to avoid injury. It has to be mentioned that this book is a 'precursor' to a series of books also written by the author. Overall, this is a very good book and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to bodybuild and understand the theories behind what they are doing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK EVER, 27 Jul 2004

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this is the best book ever written on the subject of building muscle(from a tyipical trainee's point of view). I have bought loads of books on the suject over the years but have neaver felt strongly about any of them to write a review. I spent ages wondering if i should buy this book or weather it would just be a load of crap, but now that i have, i am extreamly pleased that i did. If you are in the same position as i was, take my word- BUY IT NOW, you will neaver need another book on how to build muscle. Don't waste your time and money reading books aimed at the drug-assisted genetically and gifted minority whos' tecniques and programmes will neaver work for the average person. Old Stu Mcrobo doesn't build you up with bulls**t promises that cannot be delivered like most other authors who write books on the subject- he tells it like it is and shows you how to achive it. The best book ever!!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Overall, 17 Dec 2004

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This book is very useful for the beginning or moderately experienced bodybuilder. There is a great section on predicted size measurements for bodybuilders; how to calculate your potential arm size, thigh, calves etc. based on two methods, one using height and the other using wrist size (McCallum). If you're a beginner, this book will educate you. If you've been lifting for some time and encountered difficulties progressing, it will re-educate you. Would have given it five stars if the section on supplements was more detailed. Overall excellent buy.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good book but lacks motivation
This is a good book for drug free bodybuilders. The only down side is that the author tends to believe that if you are drug free you cannot hope to get anything other than 16 inch... Read more

Published on 3 Jun 2007 by stretchingthemind

5.0 out of 5 stars Top marks
This book really goes against the current thinking on weight training. I noted someone else recommended 'beyond brawn', I have not read this however believe it may be an updated... Read more

Published on 6 Nov 2006 by Londoner

1.0 out of 5 stars Buy Beyond Brawn
The author makes it plain that "Beyond Brawn" contains his latest (and longest) thinking. It has twice the number of pages and covers topics not even touched upon in "Brawn"... Read more

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Published on 1 Mar 2006 by DF

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5.0 out of 5 stars A cracking first book from an author with a brain.
Wow! What an ace book! The information in this book is gold! This was Stuarts' first book, written originally in 1991 and updated a decade later. Read more

Published on 14 Jun 2005 by K. Wigley

5.0 out of 5 stars simply the best
This book is the best.It takes all the dreams of being a superstar on drugs out of your mind and back to reality. Read more

Published on 15 Oct 2003 by stuart

5.0 out of 5 stars Simplistic yet comprehensive approach to bodybuilding.
This book might not look much but in the words of McRobert himself 'less is more'.

Its an eye-opener for many, and a wake up call for most. Read more

Published on 29 Jan 2002 by hickiewa@angus.gov.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars The big classic
Brawn used to be a classic book in the HIT-like training system. Stuart McRobert has been a pionner in the "less is better" philosophy of training. Read more

Published on 19 Jan 2002 by Mous

5.0 out of 5 stars Weight Training Classic - One of the best ever
This is a classic book. No photos, all type.

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