Product Description

Maximize your strength and muscle definition by applying the latest breakthroughs in scientific research to your training. The new edition of Serious Strength Training presents

-scientifically based guidelines for periodization workouts,

-new information on incorporating popular bodybuilding systems into the periodization plan,

-80 exercises that cause the greatest stimulation in the muscles,

-a nutrition periodization program that explains how to meet the body's changing dietary needs during each phase of training.
Serious Strength Training begins by outlining the basic scientific principles of training for strength and muscle mass—what happens to the body during training and why. Then it sets detailed guidelines for program design, explaining how to calculate training volume, intensity, rest intervals, number of exercises, and loading patterns. Lead author Tudor Bompa demonstrates how to use periodized workouts to peak at optimal times by manipulating six different training phases: anatomical adaptation, hypertrophy, mixed, maximum strength, muscle definition, and transition.

This edition also presents a revolutionary metabolically based approach—created by Maura Di Pasquale, an internationally renowned physician—that allows readers to structure their diets to meet their individual metabolic profiles.

Serious Strength Training includes programs for strength trainers and bodybuilders as well as for those with special needs and interests. Scientifically sound and research-based, it's also ideal for strength and conditioning experts and exercise scientists who want to know the best methods for developing greater muscle power and mass.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #66028 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-02
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .79" h x 8.54" w x 10.98" l, 1.80 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Review
""With science as the backbone and loaded with in-depth practical advice, "Serious Strength Training" provides a carefully constructed step-by-step approach. This is a good addition to the library of bodybuilders of all levels."
Muscle & Fitness, August 1998

"In their book, "Serious Strength Training," the authors outline a workout routine that takes into consideration family obligations and hectic holiday seasons. It's about time! You will find programs for entry-level, recreational, and advanced strength trainers and bodybuilders. This book is excellent."
MA Training, March 1999

"Serious Strength Training "gives us the ultimate advice because authors Di Pasquale and Bompa are the world's most recognized authorities on nutrition and training.""
Robert Kennedy
Publisher, MuscleMag International, Oxygen, and American Health & Fitness

Serious Strength Training "brings science into the gym. Hone your workouts with the most effective, efficient exercises and get the gains you deserve for your sweat and effort."
Steve Holman
Editor in chief, Ironman magazine
"From the Journal of Sports and Sports Sciences"
A book which should be in possession of all coaches and trainers as well as the libraries around the world.

Review

"With science as the backbone and loaded with in-depth practical advice, Serious Strength Training provides a carefully constructed step-by-step approach. This is a good addition to the library of bodybuilders of all levels.”

Muscle & Fitness, August 1998

“In their book, Serious Strength Training, the authors outline a workout routine that takes into consideration family obligations and hectic holiday seasons. It's about time! You will find programs for entry-level, recreational, and advanced strength trainers and bodybuilders. This book is excellent.”

MA Training, March 1999

"Serious Strength Training gives us the ultimate advice because authors Di Pasquale and Bompa are the world's most recognized authorities on nutrition and training."

Robert Kennedy
Publisher, MuscleMag International, Oxygen, and American Health & Fitness

“Serious Strength Training brings science into the gym. Hone your workouts with the most effective, efficient exercises and get the gains you deserve for your sweat and effort.”

Steve Holman
Editor in chief, Ironman magazine

From the Journal of Sports and Sports Sciences
A book which should be in possession of all coaches and trainers as well as the libraries around the world.

Ingram
The exercise scientist who pioneered the concept of periodization, Bompa presents a six-phase training program that maximizes both strength and muscle definition. 273 illustrations.