Weight Lifting Books

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Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.44 — 10,590 ratings — published 2005
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The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.97 — 3,511 ratings — published 2005
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5/3/1: The Simplest and Most Effective Training System for Raw Strength 5/3/1: The Simplest and Most Effective Training System for Raw Strength
by (shelved 4 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.22 — 3,409 ratings — published 2011
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Thinner Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body Thinner Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.00 — 5,069 ratings — published 2012
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Strength Training Anatomy Strength Training Anatomy (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.31 — 3,497 ratings — published 1998
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Built from Broken: A Science-Based Guide to Healing Painful Joints, Preventing Injuries, and Rebuilding Your Body Built from Broken: A Science-Based Guide to Healing Painful Joints, Preventing Injuries, and Rebuilding Your Body (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.40 — 1,438 ratings — published
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Science and Practice of Strength Training Science and Practice of Strength Training (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.32 — 511 ratings — published 1995
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Practical Programming for Strength Training Practical Programming for Strength Training (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.33 — 2,977 ratings — published 2006
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The Squat Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Squat and Finding Your True Strength The Squat Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Squat and Finding Your True Strength (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.43 — 700 ratings — published
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The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.20 — 693 ratings — published
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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 2 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.22 — 10,955 ratings — published 2011
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Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle (Digital)
by (shelved 2 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.31 — 2,877 ratings — published 2003
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The World's Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette's, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family The World's Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette's, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.82 — 12,566 ratings — published 2013
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Low Back Disorders, Second Edition Low Back Disorders, Second Edition (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.46 — 259 ratings — published 2002
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Kettlebell Simple & Sinister Kettlebell Simple & Sinister (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.36 — 3,569 ratings — published 2013
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Training for Mass Training for Mass (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.29 — 17 ratings — published 2007
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Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.77 — 416 ratings — published
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Enter the Kettlebell!: Strength Secret of the Soviet Supermen Enter the Kettlebell!: Strength Secret of the Soviet Supermen (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,628 ratings — published 2006
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A Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting A Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.94 — 2,592 ratings — published 2025
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Strength Training Exercises for Women: Tone, Sculpt, and Stay Strong for Life Strength Training Exercises for Women: Tone, Sculpt, and Stay Strong for Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.94 — 54 ratings — published 2013
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Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.50 — 641 ratings — published 2008
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5/3/1 Forever: Simple and Effective Programming for Size, Speed and Strength 5/3/1 Forever: Simple and Effective Programming for Size, Speed and Strength (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.14 — 305 ratings — published
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The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40 The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40 (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.35 — 681 ratings — published
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Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.44 — 394 ratings — published 2016
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Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.52 — 1,361 ratings — published 2014
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GZCL Method GZCL Method (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.24 — 131 ratings — published 2013
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Joe Weider's Ultimate Bodybuilding Joe Weider's Ultimate Bodybuilding (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.28 — 185 ratings — published 1989
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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 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.29 — 295 ratings — published 2005
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High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.26 — 901 ratings — published 2002
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The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.46 — 5,286 ratings — published 1985
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Perfect Parts: A World Champions Guide to Spot Slimming Shaping and Strengthening Your Body Perfect Parts: A World Champions Guide to Spot Slimming Shaping and Strengthening Your Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.03 — 30 ratings — published 1987
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Flex Appeal by Rachel Flex Appeal by Rachel (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.17 — 23 ratings — published 1984
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Liftoff: Couch to Barbell Liftoff: Couch to Barbell (ebook)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.65 — 375 ratings — published 2021
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Bench Press Bench Press (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.64 — 150 ratings — published 1988
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The Body Sculpting Bible for Women: The Way to Physical Perfection The Body Sculpting Bible for Women: The Way to Physical Perfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.00 — 323 ratings — published 2001
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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 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.99 — 3,958 ratings — published 2010
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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 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.50 — 281 ratings — published 2010
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Convict Conditioning: How to Bust Free of All Weakness Using the Lost Secrets of Supreme Survival Strength Convict Conditioning: How to Bust Free of All Weakness Using the Lost Secrets of Supreme Survival Strength (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.19 — 3,585 ratings — published 2010
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Get Ripped Regardless: Escape the Gym, Look Great, Love Life (Get Ripped Series Book 1) Get Ripped Regardless: Escape the Gym, Look Great, Love Life (Get Ripped Series Book 1)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.71 — 14 ratings — published 2013
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Beyond 5/3/1: Simple Training for Extraordinary Results Beyond 5/3/1: Simple Training for Extraordinary Results (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.23 — 910 ratings — published 2013
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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 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.71 — 38,141 ratings — published 2000
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Unbreakable Runner: Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a Lifetime of Running Strong Unbreakable Runner: Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a Lifetime of Running Strong (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.67 — 660 ratings — published 2014
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The Swing!: Lose the Fat and Get Fit with This Revolutionary Kettlebell Program The Swing!: Lose the Fat and Get Fit with This Revolutionary Kettlebell Program (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.93 — 318 ratings — published 2012
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The Fat-Burning Workout: From Fat to Firm in 24 Days The Fat-Burning Workout: From Fat to Firm in 24 Days (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.14 — 56 ratings — published 1991
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Definition: Shape Without Bulk in 15 Minutes a Day Definition: Shape Without Bulk in 15 Minutes a Day (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.11 — 27 ratings — published 1995
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The Hotel New Hampshire The Hotel New Hampshire (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.93 — 69,667 ratings — published 1981
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The Commandments for Losing Fat the Sane and Simple Way The Commandments for Losing Fat the Sane and Simple Way (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.89 — 98 ratings — published 2013
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Michael Ben Zehabe
“Saul had gained his six-foot frame at sixteen, but his muscles didn’t arrive until his early twenties. Between those lost years, he was a gangly, uncoordinated klutz. He was told that he could improve his dancing by watching himself in the mirror. He tried. What he saw was so repulsive that he resolved never to inflict himself on a dance partner.
These days, Saul hid those memories behind weight lifting and jogging. His new athletic physique hid his aimless decade as an outsider, an odd and lonely kid--as he remembered it.”
Michael Benzehabe

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