Weightlifting Books

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Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.44 — 10,472 ratings — published 2005
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Practical Programming for Strength Training Practical Programming for Strength Training (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.33 — 2,949 ratings — published 2006
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Strength Training Anatomy Strength Training Anatomy (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.31 — 3,464 ratings — published 1998
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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 5 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.22 — 3,354 ratings — published 2011
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The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.46 — 5,232 ratings — published 1985
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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 4 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 3.97 — 3,492 ratings — published 2005
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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 3 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.22 — 10,762 ratings — published 2011
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Science and Practice of Strength Training Science and Practice of Strength Training (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.31 — 504 ratings — published 1995
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Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.50 — 640 ratings — published 2008
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Never Let Go: A Philosophy of Lifting, Living and Learning Never Let Go: A Philosophy of Lifting, Living and Learning (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,621 ratings — published 2009
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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 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,149 ratings — published 2014
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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 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 3.99 — 3,952 ratings — published 2010
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Olympic Weightlifting For Sports Olympic Weightlifting For Sports (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.11 — 167 ratings — published 2012
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Book of Muscle: The World's Most Complete Guide to Building Your Body Book of Muscle: The World's Most Complete Guide to Building Your Body (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.04 — 369 ratings — published 2003
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Sun & Steel Sun & Steel (Paperback, Paper Dust Jacket)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 3.84 — 8,758 ratings — published 1968
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Strong Curves: A Woman's Guide to Building a Better Butt and Body Strong Curves: A Woman's Guide to Building a Better Butt and Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,581 ratings — published 2012
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The New Rules of Lifting: Six Basic Moves for Maximum Muscle The New Rules of Lifting: Six Basic Moves for Maximum Muscle (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.01 — 929 ratings — published 2005
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Weightlifting Programming A Winning Coach's Guide Weightlifting Programming A Winning Coach's Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.03 — 60 ratings — published 2012
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Power to the People!: Russian Strength Training Secrets for Every American Power to the People!: Russian Strength Training Secrets for Every American (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.13 — 1,026 ratings — published 1999
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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 weightlifting)
avg rating 3.81 — 12,519 ratings — published 2013
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Mean Ol' Mr. Gravity Mean Ol' Mr. Gravity (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 3.97 — 175 ratings — published 2009
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Strong Enough? Thoughts from Thirty Years of Barbell Training Strong Enough? Thoughts from Thirty Years of Barbell Training (Perfect Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.05 — 671 ratings — published 2007
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The Complete Keys to Progress The Complete Keys to Progress (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.14 — 137 ratings — published 1993
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Kettlebell Simple & Sinister Kettlebell Simple & Sinister (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.35 — 3,505 ratings — published 2013
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Lift: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives Lift: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 3.49 — 365 ratings — published
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Mass Made Simple Mass Made Simple (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.23 — 396 ratings — published 2011
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Bigger, Stronger Arms - the Poliquin Way Bigger, Stronger Arms - the Poliquin Way (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.64 — 11 ratings — published
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Cardio Sucks: The Simple Science of Losing Fat Fast...Not Muscle Cardio Sucks: The Simple Science of Losing Fat Fast...Not Muscle (ebook)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 3.80 — 792 ratings — published 2012
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Project Hail Mary Project Hail Mary (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.50 — 1,068,349 ratings — published 2021
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Heavy Duty Heavy Duty (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.47 — 154 ratings — published 1993
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High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.24 — 842 ratings — published 2002
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Lifting Heavy Things: Healing Trauma One Rep at a Time Lifting Heavy Things: Healing Trauma One Rep at a Time (Unknown Binding)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 3.65 — 1,188 ratings — published
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Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,348 ratings — published 2015
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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 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.00 — 4,984 ratings — published 2012
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Infinite Intensity Infinite Intensity (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.59 — 114 ratings — published 2005
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Liftoff: Couch to Barbell Liftoff: Couch to Barbell (ebook)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.68 — 353 ratings — published 2021
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Superior Deadlift - Technique, Principles, Programming ("Base Strength" Book #3) Superior Deadlift - Technique, Principles, Programming ("Base Strength" Book #3)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.55 — 29 ratings — published
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Peak Strength: Competitive Performance Roadmap ("Base Strength" Book #2) Peak Strength: Competitive Performance Roadmap ("Base Strength" Book #2)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.38 — 63 ratings — published
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Base Strength: Program Design Blueprint Base Strength: Program Design Blueprint (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.40 — 198 ratings — published
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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 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.13 — 413 ratings — published 1998
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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 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,580 ratings — published 2003
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Triple H Making the Game: Triple H's Approach to a Better Body (WWE) Triple H Making the Game: Triple H's Approach to a Better Body (WWE)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 3.85 — 304 ratings — published 2004
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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 weightlifting)
avg rating 4.24 — 897 ratings — published 2013
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5/3/1 for Powerlifting: Simple and Effective Training for Maximal Strength 5/3/1 for Powerlifting: Simple and Effective Training for Maximal Strength (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.29 — 207 ratings — published 2011
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Fortis: Strength Training for Weightlifters Fortis: Strength Training for Weightlifters (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 3.00 — 3 ratings — published 2014
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ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (American College of Sports Medicine) ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (American College of Sports Medicine)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.44 — 36 ratings — published
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J.R. Rim
“Some are born strong and others are made strong.”
J.R. Rim, Better to be able to love than to be loveable

Craig Cecil
“The barbells and dumbbells you hold in your hands and the way you use them have stories to tell.”
Craig Cecil, Bodybuilding: From Heavy Duty to SuperSlow

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