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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fantastic, 13 Nov 2001

By	D. Morris (Rugby, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am not a beginner to bodybuilding but really a novice and after 6 months of working out and trying to find a book that taught realstic understandable training for muscle growth wihtout the use of steroids and wonder pills etc this certainly gave me everthing I needed to know. Which parts to train, how many times a week, what weights, sets, and lots of different ways to train each body part. It also contains detailed info on nutrition, supplements, CV work and not just for men but this also contains info for women too! After months of ordering books and sending them back because they contained complete rubbish this one is definitley recommended as one to have!
... there is nothing wrong with the stucture, it contains detailed info on building the traps. It does contain some refernces to Frank's life but in small doses and it is used where it might be useful to the person reading. The book contains exercises on a variety of different machines as well as a whole section on how to train from home if you can't get to the gym...
Top Marks!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Don't believe all these other reviews, this is a mess!!!, 30 Mar 2001

By	azzam.al-amin@stud.man.ac.uk (Manchester, England) - See all my reviews

I have just bought this book from amazon and i must say that i was extremely disappointed. i only bought the book because of the brilliant revies evreyone gave it, but when i read it, it was a different story. The book is so poorly structured, gives very vague advice and neglects a very important part of the body completely: the neck. Thats right, there are no neck excercises at all. The gym equipment that is used in this book are so hard to find in the gyms that i've been to.

Also, this book contains a lot of unnecessary waffle about certain situations during Mr. Melfa's body building career. Unfortunatley, many of these situations have nothing to do with bodybuilding.

Overall, i would not recommend this book to anyone, and i am currently looking for a better book on weight training, one that has a better structure and is more to the point.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Common sense approach to bodybuilding, answers all questions, 11 April 1999

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Frank Melfa's book has helped me tremendously. It answers so many questions about bodybuilding and fitness. I use it like a textbook in college. It shows photo's of the right way to perform the exercises with easy to understand descriptions and guidelines for planning your workouts. I go into the free weight area of the gym now confident that I am doing things right and am no longer intimidated. It teaches faster, more efficient workouts and excellent advice on nutrition. It is a down to earth approach that covers every aspect of bodybuilding. I am eating better, getting good results and growing more confident every day. It's like having your own personal trainer. It has canged the way I work out for the better.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Meaning of 'good'.
This sellers idea of a book in good condition is different than mine.
Tatty pages, folded pages, creased cover - is not good. Read more

Published 5 months ago by J. Devine

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book - Buy It
If you're starting out in building a better body, this is the book you should buy. I have no intentions of becoming a bodybuilder, but Frank Melfa addresses readers with all types... Read more

Published on 6 Mar 2001 by nickpodd@netcomuk.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars Good reading and for ongoing reference
I am a complete beginner & was looking for a book to give me somebackground knowledge & this has given me that & more. Read more

Published on 8 Jan 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars As the title suggests A REALISTIC APPROACH
This must be the only book i've read from start to finish since i left school(12 years)and then read it over again,not that it's a difficult book to understand but because it was... Read more

Published on 9 Jul 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for anyone seeking to have a better body!!
This book is a great resource for anyone seeking to build a better body. It includes practical information that beginners as well as experienced lifters can easily incorporate... Read more

Published on 2 Sep 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference book
I wanted to know the correct way to work the different muscles and groups and this book gives clear, concise information which helped me get in the best shape of my life (about... Read more

Published on 2 Sep 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book to buy.
I wanted to start bodybuilding but didn't know which book to buy. I saw some recommendations here on Amazon and so I bought this one. Read more

Published on 17 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Melfa Has Mastered the Fundamentals
As with any discipline, mastery of the fundamentals yields results. Melfa has mastered the fundamentals of bodybuilding. Read more

Published on 13 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, practical guide
The author has a passion for weight training and bodybuilding, and it comes through with wit, insight, and energy that makes the book interesting, informative, and fun to read. Read more

Published on 9 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are looking for instant motivation, this is the book!
I've read other books regarding both health and nutrition and exercise, and even though they gave great advice, all they talk about seems very unrealistic. Read more

Published on 29 Jul 1999

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