The Big Book of Weight Training

A new, revised, and expanded edition of one of the most successful books on strength training, which has helped thousands of athletes improve their training methods and push their own boundaries.

This comprehensive encyclopaedia describes in detail all the main aspects of strength training and offers specially prepared programmes, whether the goal is to increase muscle mass, develop strength, or lose fat. It provides a wide selection of workouts, methods, and exercises, and offers specific examples of training units, complete with information on difficulty, effectiveness, and the speed at which the desired goal can be achieved.

In the book, you will find a total of 385 strengthening exercises divided by muscle group, a description of their correct execution including illustrative photos, and their possible variations. For experienced athletes who train regularly, the publication offers methods to overcome performance plateaus. It also addresses issues of nutrition, combining strength and endurance training, and incorporating high-intensity training methods.