Strength Training

Increase muscle mass and improve performance. The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) provides science-based techniques, programs, and recommendations from the leading authorities in the field. Strength Training combines the most valuable information with the best instruction for proven results. Your guidebook to muscle development, exercise, programming, science, research, and nutrition. As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is recognized as the leader in the research and education of strength and conditioning professionals. Now with the updated second edition of Strength Training, an unprecedented lineup of experts provide the latest science-based programs, techniques, and recommendations for training success. Combining the expertise of the NSCA and its contributors with a depth of coverage not seen in other books, Strength Training, Second Edition, is the authoritative resource for developing strength and performance. It includes critical topics such as strength assessments, exercise descriptions with full-color photos, ready-to-use programs for all experience levels, essentials of program design, guidance on nutrition for strength development, and in-depth coverage of how muscles are trained and how they grow, setting the stage for optimal results. The exercises featured in the second edition of Strength Training use nearly every piece of equipment available, including body weight, allowing readers to tailor their workouts based on both their favorite exercises and the equipment available to them. Perfect for serious fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, the book is a comprehensive guide to improving strength and enhancing power.

Pages: 400, Edition: 2. ed., Paperback, Human Kinetics Publishers