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The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding (Paperback)
by (shelved 41 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.46 — 5,287 ratings — published 1985
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Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.22 — 10,957 ratings — published 2011
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The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer: The Art, Science and Philosophy of a Bodybuilding Legend The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer: The Art, Science and Philosophy of a Bodybuilding Legend (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.29 — 295 ratings — published 2005
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Strength Training Anatomy Strength Training Anatomy (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.31 — 3,497 ratings — published 1998
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High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.26 — 901 ratings — published 2002
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Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding: The Complete A-Z Book on Muscle Building Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding: The Complete A-Z Book on Muscle Building (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.31 — 218 ratings — published 2008
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Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.44 — 10,592 ratings — published 2005
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Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.20 — 2,463 ratings — published 1977
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Muscle: Confessions of an Unlikely Bodybuilder Muscle: Confessions of an Unlikely Bodybuilder (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.04 — 723 ratings — published 1991
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The Muscle Ladder: Get Jacked Using Science The Muscle Ladder: Get Jacked Using Science (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 6 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.58 — 761 ratings — published
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Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Advanced Guide to Building Muscle, Staying Lean, and Getting Strong Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Advanced Guide to Building Muscle, Staying Lean, and Getting Strong (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.18 — 1,177 ratings — published 2014
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Practical Programming for Strength Training Practical Programming for Strength Training (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.33 — 2,977 ratings — published 2006
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Championship Bodybuilding: Chris Aceto's Instruction Book For Bodybuilding Championship Bodybuilding: Chris Aceto's Instruction Book For Bodybuilding (Plastic Comb)
by (shelved 5 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.28 — 119 ratings — published 1998
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Beyond Brawn: The Insider's Encyclopedia on How to Build Muscle and Might Beyond Brawn: The Insider's Encyclopedia on How to Build Muscle and Might (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.13 — 415 ratings — published 1998
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You Are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises for Men and Women You Are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises for Men and Women (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 3.99 — 3,958 ratings — published 2010
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The Muscle & Strength Pyramid - Training The Muscle & Strength Pyramid - Training (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.57 — 735 ratings — published 2019
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Pumping Iron: The Art and Sport of Bodybuilding Pumping Iron: The Art and Sport of Bodybuilding (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.37 — 145 ratings — published 1974
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Blood and Guts Blood and Guts (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.26 — 73 ratings — published 1993
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Bill Pearl's Keys to the Inner Universe Bill Pearl's Keys to the Inner Universe (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.46 — 67 ratings — published 1991
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Brother Iron, Sister Steel: A Bodybuilder's Book Brother Iron, Sister Steel: A Bodybuilder's Book (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.17 — 213 ratings — published 2001
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The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 3.71 — 38,142 ratings — published 2000
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Serious Strength Training - 2nd Serious Strength Training - 2nd (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 3.80 — 128 ratings — published 1998
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Gorilla Suit: My Adventures In Bodybuilding Gorilla Suit: My Adventures In Bodybuilding (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 3.89 — 84 ratings — published 1997
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The Ultimate Guide to Body Recomposition The Ultimate Guide to Body Recomposition (ebook)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.18 — 494 ratings — published
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The Muscle & Strength Pyramid - Nutrition The Muscle & Strength Pyramid - Nutrition (ebook)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.55 — 637 ratings — published 2019
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Heavy Duty Heavy Duty (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.46 — 164 ratings — published 1993
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Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training (Renaissance Periodization Book 1) Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training (Renaissance Periodization Book 1)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.54 — 494 ratings — published
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The Fitness Mindset: Eat for energy, Train for tension, Manage your mindset, Reap the results The Fitness Mindset: Eat for energy, Train for tension, Manage your mindset, Reap the results (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 3.84 — 2,285 ratings — published 2017
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Heavy Duty II: Mind and Body Heavy Duty II: Mind and Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.49 — 74 ratings — published 2002
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Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.44 — 394 ratings — published 2016
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Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors: Volume II Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors: Volume II (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.00 — 14 ratings — published 2011
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Muscle, Smoke, & Mirrors: Volume I Muscle, Smoke, & Mirrors: Volume I (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.33 — 30 ratings — published 2008
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The Strength Training Anatomy Workout II: Building Strength and Power with Free Weights and Machines The Strength Training Anatomy Workout II: Building Strength and Power with Free Weights and Machines (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.50 — 281 ratings — published 2010
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The Shredded Chef: 125 Recipes for Building Muscle, Getting Lean, and Staying Healthy (The Thinner Leaner Stronger Series Book 3) The Shredded Chef: 125 Recipes for Building Muscle, Getting Lean, and Staying Healthy (The Thinner Leaner Stronger Series Book 3)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 3.85 — 1,329 ratings — published 2012
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The Strength Training Anatomy Workout The Strength Training Anatomy Workout (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.27 — 365 ratings — published 2011
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The Precontest Bible The Precontest Bible (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.86 — 29 ratings — published 2004
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The Black Prince: My Life in Bodybuilding: Muscle vs. Hustle The Black Prince: My Life in Bodybuilding: Muscle vs. Hustle (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.58 — 65 ratings — published 2013
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Muscle Myths: 50 Health & Fitness Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making Muscle Myths: 50 Health & Fitness Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 3.94 — 584 ratings — published 2012
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Beyond The Universe: The Bill Pearl Story Beyond The Universe: The Bill Pearl Story (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.27 — 33 ratings — published 2003
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The Naked Warrior: Master the Secrets of the Super-Strong - Using Bodyweight Exercises Only The Naked Warrior: Master the Secrets of the Super-Strong - Using Bodyweight Exercises Only (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,603 ratings — published 2003
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Beyond Bodybuilding Beyond Bodybuilding
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.09 — 235 ratings — published 2005
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Bodybuilding: A Scientific Approach Bodybuilding: A Scientific Approach (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.40 — 93 ratings — published 1984
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The New High Intensity Training: The Best Muscle-Building System You've Never Tried The New High Intensity Training: The Best Muscle-Building System You've Never Tried (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 3.88 — 185 ratings — published 2004
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Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding: The Complete A-Z Book on Muscle Building Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding: The Complete A-Z Book on Muscle Building (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.28 — 60 ratings — published 2013
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Science and Practice of Strength Training Science and Practice of Strength Training (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.32 — 511 ratings — published 1995
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Fundamentals Hypertrophy Program Fundamentals Hypertrophy Program (Unknown Binding)
by (shelved 2 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.24 — 75 ratings — published
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Mike Mentzer's High Intensity Training Program Mike Mentzer's High Intensity Training Program (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.51 — 43 ratings — published 1997
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Sandow the Magnificent: Eugen Sandow and the Beginnings of Bodybuilding (Sport and Society) Sandow the Magnificent: Eugen Sandow and the Beginnings of Bodybuilding (Sport and Society)
by (shelved 2 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 4.42 — 43 ratings — published 1994
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Sun & Steel Sun & Steel (Paperback, Paper Dust Jacket)
by (shelved 2 times as bodybuilding)
avg rating 3.82 — 9,648 ratings — published 1968
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“Positive thinking can be contagious. Being surrounded by winners helps you develop into a winner.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder

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“Ensure that each step is progressive, though well-planned or not.”
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