weight training

"When you think of strength training, what comes to mind? You're likely imagining a bodybuilder-type physique, lifting hundreds of pounds over his or her head. . . . Strength training is so much more than bodybuilding. In fact, it's important for everyone! Teenagers, in particular, have a lot to gain from weightlifting--and it isn't just muscle. A well-organized resistance training program provides a foundation for a healthy lifestyle into adulthood. It can also improve sports performance for youth athletes aiming to reach the next level"--Provided by publisher.

"A training guide for the non-professional mixed martial arts athlete, this book provides elite-level information that is easy to follow and readily implemented into a busy life schedule. It covers topics such as strength and conditioning, how to balance workouts with martial arts training, developing a training plan, nutrition, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Whether you want to tone and sculpt, lose weight, gain an athletic edge, or support mobility, strength training will help achieve your goals. [This book] reveals the mechanics of each movement in detail, identifying the muscles and joint actions working below the surface, so you can maximize your workouts and feel you're getting it right."--Page 4 of cover.

A weight training guide for athletes that play baseball and softball that presents year-round programs that will help them increase speed and stamina and prevent injuries.

"[Contains] 65 exercises and 100+ variations for training every major muscle group, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photography for every exercise; [provides] precision daily and weekly training programs for building muscle, cutting fat, and achieving that strong, sculpted look that every bodybuilder wants; [and offers] expert insight and guidance for using training strategies, focused nutrition, and natural training techniques to get stronger and more defined"--Back cover.

"Readers learn about the importance of resistance training, which increases strength and endurance while working on your muscles and making them larger. After studying the three main methods of resistance training, which are free weights, resistance machines, and individual body weight, readers are taught how to pick the best practice for their individual needs and goals and are given sample exercises. This book also teaches students the science behind weight lifting and explains the function of different muscles so that students are able to understand what parts of their bodies they're training. This text ends with a focus on yoga and stretching to increase flexibility, a key component of strength"--Provided by publisher.

Readers learn about the importance of resistance training, which increases strength and endurance while working on your muscles and making them larger. After studying the three main methods of resistance training, which are free weights, resistance machines, and individual body weight, readers are taught how to pick the best practice for their individual needs and goals and are given sample exercises. This book also teaches students the science behind weight lifting and explains the function of different muscles so that students are able to understand what parts of their bodies they're training.

"Readers learn about the importance of resistance training, which increases strength and endurance while working on your muscles and making them larger. After studying the three main methods of resistance training, which are free weights, resistance machines, and individual body weight, readers are taught how to pick the best practice for their individual needs and goals and are given sample exercises. This book also teaches students the science behind weight lifting and explains the function of different muscles so that students are able to understand what parts of their bodies they're training. This text ends with a focus on yoga and stretching to increase flexibility, a key component of strength"--Provided by publisher.

Presents bodybuilding techniques and exercises that increase musculature in specific areas and provide an edge in competition.