The Greatest Bodybuilding books you can lift with one hand

A Listmania! list by Amazonian Native (Amazon Rainforest)
 
Building the Classic Physique
1.  Building the Classic Physique by Steve Reeves
The list author says:
  "Steve Reeves is the blueprint for any bodybuilder who wants to look like a Greek god, rather than a Frankenstein experiment"
Used & New from: £45.48
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding
2.  The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding by Arnold Schwarzenegger
The list author says:
  "A thoroughly exhaustive book and so heavy you really will need to workout just to lift it"
£19.99   Used & New from: £11.45
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews)

Arnold: The Education Of A Bodybuilder
3.  Arnold: The Education Of A Bodybuilder by Arnold Schwarzenegger
The list author says:
  "Not just a workout book, but the story of how Arnold got into bodybuilding from a boy right through to being Mr O'."
£12.99   Used & New from: £4.53
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men
4.  Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men by Arnold Schwarzenegger
The list author says:
  "'Bodybuilding' is misleading as this is actually a book of circuit training, but it is a 'must have' for the stretching exercises it contains"
Used & New from: £2.42
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Beef it!: Upping the Muscle Mass
5.  Beef it!: Upping the Muscle Mass by Robert Kennedy
The list author says:
  "If there was ever just one book to own on Bodybuilding, this would be it, ideal for a beginner, but choc full of knowledge, this is still the book that taught me the most, perfect for beginners."
Used & New from: £0.68
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Brawn: Bodybuilding for the Drug-free and Genetically Typical
6.  Brawn: Bodybuilding for the Drug-free and Genetically Typical by Stuart McRobert
The list author says:
  "Stuart McRobert is probably the worlds best bodybuilding author who gives you the truth in a subject that is so full of bull from practically everyone else"
Used & New from: £4.08
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Beyond Brawn: The Insider's Encyclopedia on How to Build Muscle and Might
7.  Beyond Brawn: The Insider's Encyclopedia on How to Build Muscle and Might by Stuart McRobert
The list author says:
  "A handy l'ook up' book full of Questions and Answers"
£13.64   Used & New from: £9.67
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

Further Brawn
8.  Further Brawn by Stuart McRobert
The list author says:
  "While I don't agree with everything Stuart McRobert writes, his books are certainly worth reading, this is the sequel to Brawn"
Used & New from: £7.00
2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Build Muscle, Lose Fat, Look Great: Everything You Need to Know to Transform Your Body
9.  Build Muscle, Lose Fat, Look Great: Everything You Need to Know to Transform Your Body by Stuart McRobert
The list author says:
  "A great all rounder, and ideal for a beginner"
£17.44   Used & New from: £11.86
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

"Ironman's" Ultimate Guide to Natural Bodybuilding (Ironman series)
10.  "Ironman's" Ultimate Guide to Natural Bodybuilding (Ironman series) by Peter Sisco
The list author says:
  "Iron Man"
Used & New from: £13.05

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Power Factor Training: A Scientific Approach to Building Lean Muscle Mass
11.  Power Factor Training: A Scientific Approach to Building Lean Muscle Mass by Peter Sisco
The list author says:
  "A book that is basically about using Partial Reps to increast strength"
Used & New from: £7.92
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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Sly Moves
12.  Sly Moves by Sylvester Stallone
The list author says:
  "If you want to find any good workouts here, forget it, but an interesting read for any fans of Stallone."
£7.50   Used & New from: £1.68
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Hardcore Bodybuilding: The Blood, Sweat and Tears of Pumping Iron
13.  Hardcore Bodybuilding: The Blood, Sweat and Tears of Pumping Iron by Robert Kennedy
The list author says:
  "This preceded 'Beef It' by Robert Kennedy, not as good, but still a great read"
Used & New from: £0.72

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Static Contraction Training
14.  Static Contraction Training by Peter Sisco
The list author says:
  "As a bodybuilder I think you should be open minded and ready to try new things, this method is completely unorthodox"
Used & New from: £10.37
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Max Contraction Training: The Scientifically Proven Program for Building Muscle Mass in Minimum Time
15.  Max Contraction Training: The Scientifically Proven Program for Building Muscle Mass in Minimum Time by John R. Little
The list author says:
  "Part 2 of the series"
£12.99   Used & New from: £7.02
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Advanced Max Contraction Training
16.  Advanced Max Contraction Training by John R. Little
The list author says:
  "Part 3 of the series"
Used & New from: £13.85

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