Strength Training Anatomy

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Science and Practice of Strength Training, 2nd Editionis used widely and regularly by strength coaches, students and self-teaching athletes. Again, not a dedicated ‘strength training book’ however it is popular with S&C coaches as well as sport specific coaches. No doubt you will have seen this book everywhere, from your local Waterstones to your local gym/sports club. Used by many of the best coaches around the world it is a go-to guide that should be on any shelf of a serious coach. The popularity of this book is, in part, down to its fantastic explanation of key theories, concepts and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance, all explained by expert contributors. Strength Training for Fat Lossgives you advice on how to accelerate your metabolism through strength training. Many books explain what muscles are used during exercise, but no other resource brings the anatomy to life like Strength Training Anatomy. Over 600 full-color illustrations reveal the primary muscles worked along with all the relevant surrounding structures, including bones, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissue.

At number 11 on our list of the best strength training books is the appropriately titled Strength Training.The 2nd editionwas released in early 2017 and has been popular with strength coaches, personal trainers and regular gym goers since publication.Since the first edition published in 2014, this resource has been the go-to text in strength and conditioning. As the balance of evidence-based advice and practical insight is presented in such depth and with such clarity while each chapter still manages to maintain the personality and style of the author. Now in its 6th edition, the classic text Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Trainingby Tudor Bompa played a big role in shaping the training practices of many coaches and athletes throughout the world.

The bookprovides the most comprehensive information on organisation and administration of facilities, testing and evaluation, exercise techniques, training adaptations, programme design and structure and function of body systems. Its scope, precision and dependability make it a definitive reference for strength and conditioning professionals to consult in their everyday practice. New Functional Training for Sports, 2nd editionincludes access to 71 online video clips demonstrating many of the exercises found in the book. Each book has a key code, giving you access to all these videos stored on humankinetics.com. AuthorAurélien Broussal-Derval has coached a variety of professional athletes including Olympic medalists. He’s worked with the French Olympic weightlifting and boxing teams and the British and Russian judo teams. He currently leads research for France Volleyball and is the technical director to one of the world’s premier martial arts studios, the prestigious Cercle Tissier in Vincennes. He’s also written two articles for us Warm-up advice and How to snatch. There can be no doubt. Physical strength is one of the foundational elements of success in any sport. A few years ago we interviewed former GB athlete and cycling sprint coach Matt Crampton who wholeheartedly agreed. When asked his one tip to become a better sprint cyclist he answered simply ‘Get strong’. (Incidentally, can you guess what he said when we asked for his top tip in becoming a successful coach? ‘Learn and read’. We couldn’t have put it better ourselves.)Science and Practice of Strength Training, Third Edition is designed for serious readers who are willing to not only remember and repeat but also to understand and put the information to use. What are the best strength training books? This definitive list holds all the answers. It goes without saying that these books are must-haves for any serious strengthcoach but many are also essential for athletes or anyone that’s interested in learning about strengthor getting stronger.