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Brawn: Bodybuilding for the Drug-free and Genetically Typical (Paperback)

by Stuart McRobert (Author)
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  • Paperback: 232 pages
  • Publisher: CS Publishing; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 Sep 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 9963616089
  • ISBN-13: 978-9963616084
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.6 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 419,214 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Brawn has no hype, no bull and no commercial messages. It is the real thing and genuinely needed."


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If you thought Arnold Schwarzenegger put Graz, Austria on the bodybuilding map, how about Stuart McRobert and Nicosia, Cyprus? Imagine, one man, on a Mediterranean island no less, who has the audacity to directly challenge most contemporary bodybuilding advice. Instead of being another me-too bodybuilding book, Brawn is unique: its tone is serious, its manner evangelical, but most importantly, its focus is on things that actually work for the average trainee. "Drugs are evil and the scourge of bodybuilding," says McRobert, in effect "and forget about Mr O-type training -- it just won't work for most people. I'll tell you some things that do work". Brawn has most bodybuilding books beaten hands down in the depth department, but its biggest contribution just might be in breadth: Brawn introduces you to over 90 percent of the factors that will determine your ultimate success in the gym. A very useful book, which can help a lot of people to make tremendous bodybuilding progress.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and Informative, 8 Feb 2002
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 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Overall, 17 Dec 2004
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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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, but Awfully Written
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book!
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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
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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
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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.

McRobert starts by outlining what a typical drug free person can expect to achieve in size and strength. Read more

Published on 25 Nov 1999

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