Weight Training (Steps to Success S.)

by Thomas R. Baechle (Author), Roger Earle (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.35

  Aimed at beginners in weight training and those with moderate experience who want to learn how to design their own training programmes. This book provides readers with detailed instruction to the techniques and principles behind productive weight training. It includes exercises using both free weights and machine equipment, allowing readers to tailor their workout based on personal preference and the equipment available. This book demonstrates exercises designed to work all muscles, including the chest, back, shoulders, upper arms, lower arms, upper legs, lower legs, abdomen and full-body exercises. It explains the principles of programme design and how to vary the intensity of training, allowing readers to tailor a programme to their specific goals.

• Used

  Paperback
  1991

  $10.80

  This book gives readers a well-balanced, self-paced programme and the knowledge they need to design a customised weight training programme. It includes a basic programme and alternative exercises for lever-arm and cam-type machines as well as free weights. Weight Training: Steps to Success features a skill progression that helps readers learn techniques and principles quickly and safely. This 16-step progression of proven techniques prevents injuries and maximises progress. Weight trainers will learn why each concept or exercise is important, to correct technique, how to correct common errors, how to practise each exercise in realistic ways, specific performance goals for each drill, and how to evaluate proper technique. By following the practise procedures and drills readers will also learn how to perform exercises in a safe manner, make needed changes in programme intensity and cool down properly, select appropriate exercises for each large muscle group, follow easy-to-difficult drills, chart their workouts, and design programmes that meet their personal training goals. An accompanying video is also available which shows beginners everything they need to know to start a well-balanced weight training programme. It is aimed at strength and fitness instructors, coaches, and others who are interested in showing beginners how to safely and effectively lift weights. Step by step, it demonstrates how to perform the same 19 exercises that are covered in the book.