A Practical Approach to Powerlifting

by Larry Sheppard and Bill Jamison, Larry Sheppard (Editor)

A Practical Approach to Powerlifting is the official training manual for the International Powerlifting Federation IPF www.Powerlifting-IPF.com and details the complete technical analysis of the three powerlifts, with step-by step photos. Besides a complete guide to the squat, bench press, and deadlift, both for training and competition, this book also contains information on assistance exercises, powerlifting gear, program development, competition guidelines and much more. As well, it explains the use of the three powerlifting movements to sports training in all amateur (including Olympic, NCAA sports) and professional sports (including baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer). Both recreational and professional powerlifters, as well as athletes in any of the power sports, including Olympic lifters, track and field athletes, and players in all team sports, will benefit from the information presented in this book.

Paperback

Published April 1, 2007