A Practical Approach to Strength Training

by Matt Brzycki

Explores all aspects of strength training, including high intensity, explosive training and plyometrics

Genres: Nonfiction

215 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Philippe · Rating 5 out of 5]

25 years ago I did 3-4 sets per exercise, doing split routines, spending 2 hours per day, 4-6 days a week training. Was I strong ? Yes but I had no life, suffered muscle injuries every 2-3 months. I stopped lifting for 15 years.

I came across this manual 10 years ago, read it, tried the approach for a year. It is the best, simplest, safest and efficient strength training philosophy. I have *never* had an injury while using this system. I *have* been pushed to exhaustion, had aches from muscles worked to the limit and made excellent gains, while spending no more than 3 hours a week training. You read it correctly: 3 x 1 hours sessions a week.

Don't believe me? Try it. No powders, juice, gimmicks or odd equipment.
You need to show up and have willpower. That's it.

[MarkG1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a technical book written primarily for strength training instructors but still accessible to the lay person. Every claim is supported by academic research, with competing views discussed and evaluated. I have found it very helpful in supporting my own efforts with strength training. I recommend it to anyone interested in the subject.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!!!!

[Dan Lurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I was still lifting weights, this book was one of my favorites. Zero nonsense.

[Fred · Rating 5 out of 5]

Has a lot of different opinions that can help you find out what you should be doing if you don't know already. And you should know already.

[Don Pascoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Based on studies and not Bro Science