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Lifting books?

Wombat468
Wombat468 Posts: 191 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Can anyone recommend a great/the best book for beginning lifting? Ideally short and straightforward. I'm female if that matters. Thanks!

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  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Generally I would prefer to lift weights instead of books but if you're doing home workouts I get it. You have to use stuff from around the house.

    And old fashioned family Bible is going to be good for your basic compound lifts but if you're a complete beginner probably best to start with an unabridged dictionary. maybe some paperbacks for accessory work. An encyclopedia set is good for progressive work.
  • Wombat468
    Wombat468 Posts: 191 Member
    Hahahaha!
  • DaddieCat
    DaddieCat Posts: 3,643 Member
    Starting strength is a great read... very technical, though.

    You might enjoy Strong Curves or New Rules of Lifting for Women as well.
  • saraAmcd
    saraAmcd Posts: 81 Member
    DavPul wrote: »
    Generally I would prefer to lift weights instead of books but if you're doing home workouts I get it. You have to use stuff from around the house.

    And old fashioned family Bible is going to be good for your basic compound lifts but if you're a complete beginner probably best to start with an unabridged dictionary. maybe some paperbacks for accessory work. An encyclopedia set is good for progressive work.

    I read it the same way. :)
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