Weight Training (Steps to Success S.)

by Thomas R. Baechle (Author), Barney R. Groves (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $5.14

  Weight Training: Steps to Success puts it all together for you: what exercises to do, why to do them, how to do them, when to do them, and how to design an effective program. Combining the expertise of master teachers Thomas Baechle and Barney Groves, this unique guide will maximize your development through 12 progressive steps to success. Each step is a smooth transition from the one before. The first few steps provide a solid foundation of basic skills and concepts. As you progress, you'll learn how to perform exercises correctly and safely, chart your workouts, and design programs that meet your training goals. When you complete the final step, you'll have the weight training know-how and strength base to take your muscle fitness to the highest level.

• Used

  Paperback
  1991

  $11.96

  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.