Strength-training - recommended readings?
EvgeniZyntx
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I've been reading "Starting Strength" and have to say it is excellent. The information on form, volume and general training ... Well, it's a rare book that I know I'm going to re-read.
Recommended.
I've seen people rave also about NROLFW. What else is top notch?
Recommended.
I've seen people rave also about NROLFW. What else is top notch?
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Wendler's 5/3/1. But you don't have to go there right away. It's a good program to jump to once you've milked all your "novice gains" from Starting Strength.0
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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary
^^ sums it up for Stronglifts0 -
Saving for the link. I'm doing NROLFW and was wondering what to do when I finish.0
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http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?cid=134
lots of good books on this site. This section is specific to strength training.0 -
Look for the following authors:
Jim Wendler
Mark Rippetoe
Dave Tate
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Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe. Best book out there for anything barbell.0
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Practical Programming0
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Addicted to this one as I'm in search of a change in programs every 4-6 weeks. Great input!0
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Wendler's 5/3/1. But you don't have to go there right away. It's a good program to jump to once you've milked all your "novice gains" from Starting Strength.
Yep I am on my last cycle of this ^^^ after having done 12 weeks of stronglifts...0 -
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*bump* for future reference0
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I've read all of the aforementioned books and understand why they are being recommended -- they are all good.
The takeaway from all of them, once the nuances are stripped away, is that the big compound movements (deadlifts, squats, bench press etc.) performed in the 60% to 100% of 1RM range (i.e., 1 to 12 or so reps depending on the %), will make you strong and aesthetic.0 -
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Bump. Reading 5/3/1 now. Will probably start it Jan 2.0
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As the post title says "strength" training as opposed to "weight" training specifically, I would like to offer a bodyweight exercise book; You are your own Gym.
Not saying bodyweight is superior - just why not include some bodyweight exercises into the routine - pullups for starters.0 -
As the post title says "strength" training as opposed to "weight" training specifically, I would like to offer a bodyweight exercise book; You are your own Gym.
Not saying bodyweight is superior - just why not include some bodyweight exercises into the routine - pullups for starters.
I think any weightlifting/strength training program should include Dips and Pull-ups/Chin-ups, even StrongLifts 5x5 which I know it doesn't. It's just my personal opinion there. StrongLifts 5x5, Starting Strength are very good for beginners, Wendler's 5/3/1 is good as well. One intermediate program that always gets overlooked and I don't understand why is "Westside for Skinny *kitten* 3". I think people see Westside and get intimidated thinking it includes bands, chains, and crazy exercises and it really doesn't. It follows certain principles of Westside, obviously, but it's simple and very effective.0
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