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 — 10,428 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 3.96 — 3,482 ratings — published 2005
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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 — 4,917 ratings — published 2012
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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 3 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.22 — 3,336 ratings — published 2011
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Strength Training Anatomy Strength Training Anatomy (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.31 — 3,448 ratings — published 1998
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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 2 times as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.10 — 1,172 ratings — published 2025
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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 — 2,931 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 — 675 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 4.19 — 690 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 — 10,654 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 — 2,828 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 3.81 — 12,480 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 — 331 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 4.15 — 1,513 ratings — published 2006
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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 3.96 — 52 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 — 637 ratings — published 2008
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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 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.43 — 1,204 ratings — published
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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 4.13 — 290 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 4.36 — 641 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 4.43 — 379 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 4.53 — 1,236 ratings — published 2014
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GZCL Method GZCL Method (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.23 — 133 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 — 183 ratings — published 1989
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Science and Practice of Strength Training Science and Practice of Strength Training (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.31 — 494 ratings — published 1995
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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 — 280 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 4.24 — 821 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 — 5,169 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 4.69 — 337 ratings — published 2021
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Bench Press Bench Press (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.63 — 142 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 — 320 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 — 3,942 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 — 278 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 — 3,555 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 4.24 — 890 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 — 37,553 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 3.68 — 654 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 3.92 — 314 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 — 68,270 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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Making the Cut: The 30-Day Diet and Fitness Plan for the Strongest, Sexiest You Making the Cut: The 30-Day Diet and Fitness Plan for the Strongest, Sexiest You (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 3.70 — 1,438 ratings — published 2007
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The Strength Training Anatomy Workout The Strength Training Anatomy Workout (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weight-lifting)
avg rating 4.27 — 362 ratings — published 2011
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Oliver DeMille
“Thinking is like exercise, it requires consistency and rigor. Like barbells in a weightlifting room, the classics force us to either put them down or exert our minds. They require us to think.”
Oliver Van DeMille, A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-First Century

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