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A Practical Approach to Strength Training is a response to those seeking a safer, more efficient way to strength train. Matt Brzycki, Coordinator of Health Fitness, Strength and Conditioning Programs at Princeton University, examines all aspects of strength training--including specificity, high intensity training, explosive training and plyometrics, and offers advice on how to organize individual and group strength training programs. Featuring Nautilus, Universal Gym, free weight and manual resistance exercises, this revised edition also includes chapters designed for those teaching strength training courses at the high school and college levels. "A Practical Approach to Strength Training should be a staple for all coaches and athletes. This book deals with the facts and cuts through the myths and misconceptions of strength training." -- John Dunn Strength Coach, San Diego Chargers "A Practical Approach to Strength Training is an excellent book. (Its great value) is found on the chapters on how one actually applies the knowledge in the weight room. This is an extremely valuable book for practitioners in the strength training field." -- Kim Wood Strength Coach Cincinnati Bengals "This book is easy to read, yet loaded with relevant information for any strength coach at any level. It contains all the fundamentals for building a safe, efficient strength training program and belongs on the shelves of anyone who's interested in fitness." -- Shaun Brown Strength and Conditioning Coach University of Kentucky "In addition to providing sound information on sensible strength training, the text is presented in a very practical manner . . . and the emphasis on safety is obvious from start to finish. I am most impressed with the author's commitment to athletes and his willingness to take a stand on controversial subjects." -- Dr. Wayne Wescott National Fitness Advisor YMCA of the USA "Great reading for any teacher or coach. This book provides the most up-to-date conditioning information available." -- Dan Riley Strength Coach Washington Redskins
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
More than just Strength Training - it'sGeneral Fitness too!,
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This review is from: A Practical Approach To Strength Training (Paperback)
The title does not do this book justice, it is more than strenght building, it is about fitness as well. The author was a US Marine drill instructor and worked as a strength coach at US universities as well as running training programmes on strength training.The book is divided into 3 parts- "Exploding the myths and misconceptions", "Organising the strength programme", and "Examining other issues. I find this book very useful and the instructions very easy to understand. It takes a practical and sensible approach to improving fitness and strength. It does NOT encourage you to become a muscle-bound hulk(!) even though there are a lot of accolades from American Football coaches on the back cover. "Exploding the myths" explains the basics of strength building as well as anatomy and muscular function, the role of genetics, developing athletics skills and "explosive movements". "Organising" is about the principles of strength development, but the best bits are the exercises: using free weights (dumbell/barbells), assisted manual resistance exercises, on nautilus machines and on universal gym machines. These are all accompanied with photos of positions and explainations. "Examining other issues" is about strengthening the heart, and the importance of nutrition/ dangers of steriods. This also has exercise/programmes for all ages (from adolesence to senior) and a special section on female strength training. It finishes with a sample strength training course.
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I was a little apprehensive when this book arrived as at first glance it seemed to be more for coaches. However it is written in a very clear and understandable way, so that you don't need a background in sports science or biology to understand it. Throw out the muscle mags this book has all the advice you'll ever need.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (37 customer reviews) 81 of 86 people found the following review helpful:
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Practical, common sense, intelligent, and well documented.,
By Ross A. Martinek (triarius@execpc.com) - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Practical Approach To Strength Training (Paperback)
This is possibly the most intelligent and practical book on the subject of strength development that I have ever seen. If you can only buy one book about weight lifting and strength training, buy this one.Mr. Bryzcki begins by explaining the modern theory of strength development and contrasting it with some of the traditional approaches still in use today. In so doing, he explains how muscles work, how they get stronger, and how they can be injured. If you understand these things, you will understand why you should, or should not, train in a certain way. His explanation is rigorous but easy to understand, neither tedious nor trivial. Having laid a firm groundwork, he goes on to explain how a conditioning program should be designed and structured for maximum benefit, and the various adaptations and permutations that can be made. He gives a sample program that most people could use straight from the book. Then he proceeds to descriptions of how each exercise should be done with free weights, Nautilus, and Universal Gym machinery. He also covers a technique that uses a partner to supply resistance instead of a weight or mechanical device. This latter method is particularly useful to those who may have a physical condition that prohibits stress to specific joints, since it allows near complete isolation of the muscles being worked. The muscles affected by each exercise are given, as well as hazards involved in a specific exercise. Cautions concerning certain physical conditions are often given, but are not always sufficient, in my opinion. However, this is a book on strength training, not orthopedic medicine, and adding them in detail would have ruined the utility of the book! People with specific injuries should have the sense to consult a medical authority about their limitations. Some readers may be discouraged to learn that maximum potential strength is apparently inherited. They should not be. One point that the author perhaps does not make sufficiently is that only the most dedicated professional athletes ever attain or maintain their full strength potential. You can be much stronger than you believe, and you can learn to use your strength efficiently. This latter point he does make quite thoroughly. The book has only one minor flaw: There are sometimes so many reference citations given in the text that the flow of the sentences is unnecessarily disrupted, distracting the reader. Footnoted references would have been better. Readers accustomed to academic literature will not find this a difficulty, and the book is otherwise so well written, clear, and focused that this flaw is only a minor nuisance. Once again, a "must read," (and absorb, digest, and assimilate) for anyone interested in strength training or physical conditioning. 60 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Time & results-efficient, practical, well-researched,
By Katharine - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Practical Approach To Strength Training (Paperback)
Yes. This is the most practical approach I've seen to strength training. I used his single set/maximum weight/total body workout for three weeks and I saw a difference. How NICE to get out of the gym! As a note to readers: the author is an academic. In that circle, you have to back up your observations with other people's claims. I agree that footnotes would have made it more readible. I gave this book 5 stars for its content, not the footnotes issue. What I got from it was a workout I took pretty much straight off the pages. He includes options for different machines, free weights, and partner-resistance. I like the variety. I answered all of my questions about using the single set plan with the data he provided. I got my cardio done in my favorite, sweat-inducing way. I have progressed wonderfully, within the amount of time I'd like to spend in a gym.
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
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Strength training for Athletes,
By Paul L. Schwartz - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Practical Approach To Strength Training (Paperback)
I am both a runner and triathlete and felt my training could be improved by adding some weight lifting. Unfortunately nearly every book, and even the trainers at my gym, seam oriented towards bodybuilding not building functional strength for athletics.I first heard about Mr. Brzycki's book on the rec.running news group were it is widely endorsed. I picked up a copy and have so far been extremely pleased with both the focus of the book (oriented towards athletes) and the results I have so far achieved. Highly recommended for athletes. Bodybuilders may want to look elsewhere. (Note on rating: as a matter of personal policy I almost never give 5 star ratings) |
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