Getting Stronger: Weight Training for SportsWritten by Bill Pearl, a four-time Mr. Universe, and widely regarded as the best general book on weight training available, Getting Stronger contains specific strength training programs for 21 sports as well as general conditioning. The book includes more than 100 one-page fitness programs that can be performed by simply following the illustrations, while each lift is keyed to a section with specific instructions for that lift. The 20th anniversary edition includes new sections on nutrition, supplements, injury rehabilitation, stretching, and equipment. |
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1-2 per set 2001 Bill Pearl Abdominals aerobic amino acids anabolic steroids athletes barbell bench press Bend biceps bodybuilding bottom Optional Calf Muscles chest Clean and jerk Close-Grip Coach Curl bar day rest Days per week Deltoids Dumbbell Curl end of bench Exercise options exercises sets reps exhale fibers flat bench forearms touch biceps free weights front GETTING STRONGER grip hips Hold barbell Hold dumbbells increase Inhale injuries Keep back straight Keep upper arms knees Lats lifting lower back Lower dumbbell machine middle Optional motion until forearms muscular endurance Olympic palms parallel to floor Pearl & Shelter Pectorals Place barbell position and repeat Powerlifting prescribed number protein Pull pulley Raise reps per set resistance rest between workouts Return to starting semicircular motion sets reps exercises Shelter Publications shoulder side Stand erect starting position strength training stretch top Optional Triceps Curl upper thighs weight training weightlifting Wrist Curl