The Power Coaching Anatomy Exercise II: Constructing Power and Energy with Free Weights and Machines

Comparison of Delavier’s books
None of the reviews thus far have addressed how Strength Training Anatomy and the Strength Training Anatomy Workout books differ, so you might be wondering which one to buy.Strength Training Anatomy, 3rd Edition, is a reference book–it’s got really cool drawings with tips for common techniques at the gym. It’s no-nonsense and great for weight-lifters who have a great routine already but want to optimize it, or for the intellectual athlete who wants to gain a greater understanding of muscles in motion.The Strength Training Anatomy Workout will teach beginners how to start and athletes how to optimize strength for their sport. It goes into breathing techniques while lifting, how many sets and reps one should perform, how often to work out, etc. Delavier and Gundill have lots of drawings, pre-planned routines including those to supplement other sports, and succinct advice to get the most out of every technique. Important to note, it focuses on working out with weights and resistance bands and eschews gym equipment. If you want to work out at home, it’s great, if you want to join a gym, you’ll need Volume II.Strength Training Anatomy Workout Volume II will show you how to make the most of the gym if you want some serious strength training. It has many different routines, the low-down on all the equipment you’ll find at the gym, great advice on optimizing every technique, and even more drawings to help guide you to excellent technique. This is the book to get if you want to get into body building.Overall, these books are great. Delavier and Gundill translate their extensive anatomy and weight-lifting knowledge into language anyone can understand and information is succinct so reading’s a pleasure. Do they work? I gained 15 lbs in 6 months after having plateaued with my previous, self-made routine.

Fantastic Book
The book is truly amazing. It provides you with lots of training tips that many books out there does not. In fact, you be surprised that there are many training tips that even gym instructors may not share or are aware of. This book is not only for the novice, but all gym-goers at all levels.Besides the cool pictorial illustrations of the various muscles, the author clearly let the reader makes their own decisions which kind of movements during training would be best through explaining the pros and cons. For example, should we put our feet on the bench or the floor during bench presses? Should we bring the bar all the way to our chest? Rebound? or simply push it up? You be surprised that common school of thought that we should be touching the bar on your chest is not suitable for everyone…anyway want to know the answer? Buy this book :)The book is also divided into different muscle groups, with clear explanation on the types of exercise you can do. This book also highlights the types of injuries that are likely to occur for certain types of movements. In fact, this is something which most books do not cover. I am most keen on this area for I have long suffered some tendon injuries myself, and this book now made me understand why those injuries occur, and what I could do to prevent it.I have not finish reading this book but its really great so far. The author does use some scientific terms or names that you may find a little dry / confusing / boring. But beyond this, the illustration and explanation are what make this book unique.Truly, the one gym book that I will not put down.

Good book to read before you lift
This book has a wealth of technique and hints and tips. I was looking for a newer version of Muscle & Fitnesses Training Notebook where there is a consistent layout of anatomical picture on one side (with muscles highlit for the appropriate excercise) and the execution of that excercise on the other. I have not read even half of it, but the layout is not as concise as I had hoped it to be. Great book, but not a quick reference – its an actual read much like Schwarzeneggers Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding which I own and highly recommend.

I was a competitive athlete for most of my youth but have never had any one-on-one coaching or training as far as the gym. This book gives thorough, detailed explanations along with anatomy descriptions and little tidbits about anatomical differences that may impact certain exercises, or results. I’ve learned a LOT from it and have definitely taken my workouts up a notch (…or two!). Absolutely recommend.

Found this book invaluable for arranging my home workouts, very easy to follow with superb diagrams. There is so much information in this book I’ve read it over a few times. The introductory sections and chapters on shoulders and back are exceptional. A focus on performing exercises safely is also continued throughout. I bought part 1 of this series which focuses on workouts using dumbbells and bands only and is aimed at beginners. This book includes exercises using machines like the bench press and cables. Highly recommend it!

Genial para trabajar en casa con tu propio material. Además bien explicados todos los movimientos con los músculos que participan