Get better and bigger results without using illicit or unhealthy drugs! This book includes detailed programs and workouts, specific techniques for particular lifts, proven dietary guidelines, a week-long pre-competition plan, and true inspirational success stories to help readers reach their fitness potential.

This is the first book to gather scientific findings about progressive resistance training and to translate them into relevant and understandable training advice. Author of Powerlifting: A Scientific Approach and an editor for Muscle & Fitness magazine, Dr. Frederick C. Hatfield has written an invaluable book that analyzes training systems and techniques, progressive resistance exercises, nutrition and diet regimens, bodybuilding psychology, and muscle-growth pharmacology in light of actual scientific findings. Whether exploding misconceptions concerning isolation exercises or heavy-duty training; explaining the causes of overtraining, muscle soreness, muscle growth, and muscle shaping; or providing a pictorial history of bodybuilding (along with a history of certain bodybuilding principles), Bodybuilding: A Scientific Approach addresses the real concerns of the serious bodybuilder in a language that can be readily understood. Through use of recent research, charts, graphs, tables, and photos, Dr. Hatfield delivers vital, new information no bodybuilder--male or female--should be without. Rare photographs of early bodybuilding contests Listings of winners from all major contests Advantages and disadvantages of free weights and exercise machines Vitamin and mineral charts listing best sources of nutrients for bodybuilders Pros and cons of steroid use Efficacy ratings of ergogenic aids Latest research findings on relaxation and tension control techniques Frederick C. Hatfield, PhD, has authored over a dozen books, including Aerobic Weight Training, and scores of research reports and articles.

If you want to get bigger, leaner, and stronger without steroids, good genetics, extreme dieting, or wasting ridiculous amounts of time in the gym . . . you want to read this book. Because here's the deal: Building lean muscle and burning stubborn fat isn't nearly as complicated you've been led to believe. This book is the shortcut. In this Bodybuilding Exercises book, you will discover: - Bodybuilding exercises you need to know--Learn to lift, squat, and stretch with illustrated, step-by-step guides that cover 45 high-impact exercises, as well as 10 warm-ups and cool-downs. - Beginner bodybuilding plan--Make getting started simply with a complete 12-week plan designed to take you from a new bodybuilder to an experienced pro. - Eating for gains--Ensure your diet supports your gains with handy macronutrient guidelines, simple meal ideas, and easy food prepping tips. Let's begin your journey to a bigger, leaner, and stronger you!

One of the world's most recognized vegan bodybuilders presents a comprehensive guide to building a fit body on a plant-based diet. Author Robert Cheeke inspires people to develop magnificent bodies. His experience with diet, training, contest preparation and other facets of this sport make Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness a fantastic resource for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Readers are provided with insight into the mental and physical aspects involved in becoming a successful bodybuilder. An overview of nutrients and how they function in the body, along with mass-building menus for training, show how to thrive as an athlete and bodybuilder on a vegan diet. Recommendations are given on how to create a successful training regimen that will yield the best results. Throughout the text the author's voice resonates with passion, dedication, and determination. From invaluable advice on how to find sponsorship and make bodybuilding a career to learning how to use bodybuilding for activism and outreach, readers find multi-leveled support for their lifestyle. A resource section is included for products, services and equipment that are completely vegan. Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness leaves a lasting impact by providing tools for motivation and commitment for any area of life.

Franco Columbu’s Complete Book of Bodybuilding is the distillation of his lifelong approach to building the body beautiful. It covers every aspect of what an increasing number of individuals are considering a lifestyle as well as a sport. This book includes: • A basic health and fitness program • Explanations of basic weight training equipment • Training programs for various strategies and routines • Bodybuilding for women • Bodybuilding for other sports • Prevention and treatment of sports injuries • Nutrition basics and food combining tips • Fully illustrated exercise glossary Franco Columbu’s Complete Book of Bodybuilding was written for non-competitive bodybuilders as well as competitive bodybuilders, who share the goal of achieving maximum results with their bodies in the least amount of time.

The complete program for building and maintaining a well-conditioned, excellently proportioned body -- for a lifetime of fitness and health. In Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men, legendary athlete Arnold Schwarzenegger shows you how to achieve the best physical condition of your life. For every man, at every age, Arnold outlines a step-by-step program of excercise, skillfully combining weight training and aerobic conditioning. The result -- total cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Arnold's program of exercise features stretching, warm-up and warm-down routines, and three series of exercises, each more ambitious than the last, all calculated to help you progress at your own speed. In addition, Arnold contributes important advice about equipment, nutrition and diet, and getting started on your program of exercise. Special sections of Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men cover training for teenagers, exercises designed to keep you in shape on the road or when you can't get to the gym, and the regimen Arnold followed to win his seven Mr. Olympia titles. Illustrated with hundreds of photographs of Arnold and other top bodybuilders, Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men will help every man look great and feel terrific.

If you want to burn fat, build lean muscle, and get strong, you need to train like a bodybuilder! Ever wondered what training programs professional bodybuilders use to get that herculean look? Well, natural bodybuilder and two-time Ms. Figure Olympia Erin Stern knows exactly what it takes to build a body the right way. Now you can use the same natural bodybuilding techniques Erin uses in this fantastic fitness book to build lean, strong muscle and create a strong, ripped physique. Join Erin as she takes you through her training techniques and teaches you everything you need to know about strength training, bodybuilding and more, including how to plan workouts, how to bulk up, how to cut fat, how to use nutrition to maximize the benefits of your hard work, and how to take advantage of the essential mind-muscle connection to get the results you're seeking. What are you waiting for? Dive right in to discover: - Over 60 exercises with beautiful step-by-step color photography, each broken out by major muscle groups, with cardio exercises to ensure you're achieving maximum fat burn - 10 expertly crafted workouts that span from 4 to 6 days and cover all the major muscle groups to ensure you'll never get bored doing the same routine - Expert guidance on nutrition, training techniques, supplements, equipment, and more From bench press to box jumps, dumbbells to deadlifts, whether you're just getting started or are looking to take your training to the next level, Train Like a Bodybuilder has everything you need to get the strong, ripped physique you've always dreamed of! Fancy a fuller physique this New Year? Whether it’s a New Year’s Resolution to be more musclebound, or you’re simply seeking technical training tips to match your fitness needs, this all-encompassing bodybuilding book may be exactly what you’re looking for! Join the journey to becoming your strongest self today!

A comprehensive manual for women bodybuilders gives exercise programs from beginning training to competition