bodybuilding

An illustrated beginner's guide to bodybuilding that includes detailed walkthroughs of fifty-five exercises for the whole body and an eight-four day exercise plan.

Obsessed with the idea that he is not muscular enough and tired of being bullied, David, age seventeen, begins using steroids, endangering his relationships with family and friends.

Presents a training guide to improving muscle strength and overall appearance, providing detailed diagrams of over 125 exercises for both men and women, programs using both free and fixed weights, and advice on nutrition and warming up exercises.

"[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.

Obsessed with the idea that he is not muscular enough and tired of being bullied, David, age seventeen, begins using steroids, endangering his relationships with family and friends.

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

Presents the biography of Victorian-era strongman and fitness promoter Eugen Sandow, known as the father of modern bodybuilding.

Provides an illustrated guide to strength training that uses bodyweight instead of free weights, machines, or equipment.

Little Friedrich Muller was a puny weakling who longed to be athletic and strong like the ancient Roman gladiators. Inspired by his own experiences body-building, Don Tate tells the story of how Eugen Sandow changed the way people think about strength and exercise.

Presents detailed anatomical illustrations showing what happens in the body during eight-four exercises, with suggested workouts at three training levels.