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A Practical Approach To Strength Training (Paperback)

by Matt Brzycki (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary; 3rd Revised edition edition (1 Jul 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1570280185
  • ISBN-13: 978-1570280184
  • Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 416,728 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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4.0 out of 5 stars More than just Strength Training - it'sGeneral Fitness too!, 27 Jun 2002
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Reccomended, 17 Feb 2007
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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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