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October 21st 2007
by The Aasgaard Company
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Paperback, 320 pages
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0976805421
(isbn13: 9780976805427)
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Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training is the new expanded version of the book that has been called "the best and most useful of fitness books...more
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I have been lifting weights on and off since the eighth grade, and I was under the impression that I have been using good technique for most of that time. I considered myself quite knowledgeable about form, safety, and proper biomechanics. I was wrong. This book is clearly the work of two whip-smart men who've devoted decades to the teaching of weight lifting. It is funny, well-illustrated and written plainly. This is not to say that the material has been diluted for easy consumption; plan on (...more
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Read in March, 2009
The ultimate guide to the fundamentals of weight training. If you want to be stronger, this book is an absolute must. Mark Rippetoe does a very good job of mixing physiology and exercise science - how the body works - with practical information - how to get results in the gym. For each exercise, he discusses common mistakes and how to fix them. In discussing bad form, he is also very clear on what is truly dangerous and what is only inefficient, which I was very grateful for. Recommended 10...more
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01/12/09
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So far I've learned proper technique and form of the squat and front squat (I skipped ahead a bit to read front squat). I have learned a few new things in this regard. I have also learned a couple of new things on the Bench. Now on to Deadlift!
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recommends it for: any serious weightlifters.
recommends it for: any serious weightlifters.
I'm about halfway through this right now, and I have to say, it is totally amazing. It's super in-depth, incredibly well-written, easy-to-understand but not dumbed down. It's everything (and I do mean EVERYTHING) you could ever want to know about the lifts that it covers. Want to know why a full-squat is actually better for your knees than a partial squat? Or exactly what the correct pulling motion is for a deadlift, and the body mechanics behind it? This book has so much information in it, you ...more
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Read in January, 2007
Absolutely outstanding work! I'll be referencing this regularly. In fact, just ordered the companion dvd that was just released.
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Most complete book for starting and intermediate lifters. If you want to start or restart, get this book.
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01/20/09
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Operation New Year's Resolution commences.
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Read in June, 2008
For anyone that wants to learn the proper way to get into weight lifting, this is THE resource. This book covers what exercises to do, how to do them and, just as importantly, WHY these particular exercises. Everything is written very concisely and clearly, the photos and illustrations are excellent, and everyone from beginner weight lifters to those who have done it for years will learn something from this book.
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This is the second edition of this book and differs from the first in that its aim is a little broader, hence the subtitle: basic barbell training. Much of what makes the first edition so helpful is found here too but in a simpler format more suited for a beginner or intermediate trainee. A must-have for anyone interested in the subject.
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This book is a must-have for anyone who's serious about barbell training. It explores in great detail the squat, deadlift, press, bench press, and power clean. A novice routine of linear progression is outlined, but the thoroughly detailed descriptions of lifting mechanics make the book a worthwhile read for the experienced lifter as well.
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very detailed book about using proper form for Olympic style lifts, including squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and shoulder pressses. This book makes a perfect supplement to the New Rules on Lifting by Lou Schuler, which (while excellent) is a little light on form.
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This is a great guide to the basic barbell lifts. Rippetoe's wit and cynicism kept the reading easy while his breadth of knowledge on the subject was first class.
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Read in January, 2007
Absolutely, no questions the best book on weight training ever written. A gift to the lifting community for all time.
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Must have for any Oly lifter. Thoroughly covers all the bases of functional strength trainging.
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