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 — 10,581 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 — 2,974 ratings — published 2006
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Strength Training Anatomy Strength Training Anatomy (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.31 — 3,497 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 4 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.22 — 3,407 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 — 5,285 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 — 3,507 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 — 10,931 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 4.32 — 511 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 — 642 ratings — published 2008
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Becoming a Supple Leopard, 1st Edition: The Ultimate Guide To Resolving Pain Preventing Injury And Opti Becoming a Supple Leopard, 1st Edition: The Ultimate Guide To Resolving Pain Preventing Injury And Opti (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.38 — 6,402 ratings — published 2013
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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 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 3.63 — 1,239 ratings — published
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The Glenn Pendlay Method, Glenn's Philosophy & Practice of Weightlifting Coaching The Glenn Pendlay Method, Glenn's Philosophy & Practice of Weightlifting Coaching (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.65 — 17 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 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,173 ratings — published 2014
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Olympic Weightlifting For Sports Olympic Weightlifting For Sports (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.10 — 171 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 — 370 ratings — published 2003
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Sun & Steel Sun & Steel (Paperback, Paper Dust Jacket)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 3.82 — 9,557 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 — 1,594 ratings — published 2012
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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 4.05 — 61 ratings — published 2012
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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 3.82 — 12,563 ratings — published 2013
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Mean Ol' Mr. Gravity Mean Ol' Mr. Gravity (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 3.96 — 177 ratings — published 2009
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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 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,640 ratings — published 2009
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The Complete Keys to Progress The Complete Keys to Progress (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.13 — 139 ratings — published 1993
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Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.02 — 2,451 ratings — published 2022
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Kettlebell Simple & Sinister Kettlebell Simple & Sinister (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.36 — 3,559 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 3.45 — 532 ratings — published
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Mass Made Simple Mass Made Simple (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.24 — 401 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 3.79 — 792 ratings — published 2012
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Project Hail Mary Project Hail Mary (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.51 — 1,610,567 ratings — published 2021
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Heavy Duty Heavy Duty (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.47 — 163 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 4.26 — 894 ratings — published 2002
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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 — 1,367 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 — 5,063 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 4.66 — 369 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 4.57 — 30 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 4.40 — 73 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 4.37 — 211 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 — 414 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 — 1,600 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 3.83 — 314 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 4.23 — 910 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 4.28 — 211 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 4.36 — 39 ratings — published
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Secrets of the Squat Snatch Secrets of the Squat Snatch (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.60 — 5 ratings — published
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Ignite the Fire: The Secrets to Building a Successful Personal Training Career (Revised, Updated, and Expanded) Ignite the Fire: The Secrets to Building a Successful Personal Training Career (Revised, Updated, and Expanded)
by (shelved 1 time as weightlifting)
avg rating 4.24 — 933 ratings — published 2012
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“Training records become a barometer of accomplishment and a roadmap for further progress.”
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