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Providing exercises for all parts of the body and taking you step-by-step through each movement, highlighting exactly which muscle should be working when,
Synopsis
Strength training has been proven to have a beneficial effect on our body image and health, so it's not surprising that the number of people participating in this activity has been rising steadily over the last 20 years (in the US, for example 21% of all adults now train with weights at least twice a week, with women making up one in five of those training). "Strength Training "is the ultimate personal trainer for every reader. It provides exercises for all parts of the body, taking you step-by-step through each movement and highlighting exactly which muscle should be working when. You are shown the perfect stance to adopt, and how to perform the movement with optimum technique.
Synopsis
Work out, enhance your muscle mass, and get amazing results. This comprehensive guide targets every muscle group for a sculpted, leaner, and healthier body. Strength Training features more than 140 exercises using both equipment and free weights. Whether you wish to hit the gym or train at home, it will quickly help you achieve your goals - a sculpted physique, stronger bones, better balance and posture, and more energy for everyday living and sport.
The exercises target every part of the body and include stretches and dynamic lifts. Step by step, Strength Training tells you how to do each one safely, with detailed anatomical artworks that show precisely which muscles you are targeting. It also shows how to plan your training with smarter goals, and gives you beginner, intermediate and advanced programs.
With information on optimizing your diet and answers to common questions, this indispensable volume puts you on the fast track for a lean and healthy body.
Synopsis
Providing exercises for all parts of the body and taking you step-by-step through each movement, highlighting exactly which muscle should be working when, Strength Training is the ultimate personal trainer. With an emphasis on clear demonstration of optimum technique, detailed outlines of the muscles used, and advice on avoiding common pitfalls, Strength Training provides the maximum safeguard against the danger of injury, and helps you stay at peak fitness.