The Complete Idiot s Guide to Weight Training, 2e , in its new Illustrated format, sold twice the number of copies (30,000) in two years as the non-illustrated first edition sold in three years (15,000). Readers have definitely rewarded us for giving this topic a more visual approach. This new edition expands upon this success by making the book even more visual and easy-to-read.
Updates include-
300+ all new, larger photos for each exercise depicting the beginning, midpoint, and ending positions of each exercise. A modified layout of all exercise chapters to ensure that each exercise is contained on a two-page spread. This change will add visual clarity to the book. Additional exercises for all major muscle groups that incorporate bands, balls, and other non-traditional equipment. New content on working out at home. New information on supplements (many new products and warnings have surfaced since the last edition).
300+ all new, larger photos for each exercise depicting the beginning, midpoint, and ending positions of each exercise. A modified layout of all exercise chapters to ensure that each exercise is contained on a two-page spread. This change will add visual clarity to the book. Additional exercises for all major muscle groups that incorporate bands, balls, and other non-traditional equipment. New content on working out at home. New information on supplements (many new products and warnings have surfaced since the last edition).
Publisher: Indianapolis, IN : Alpha, c2005
Edition: 3rd ed
ISBN: 9781592574193
: 159257419X
Characteristics: xvi, 304 p. : ill. ; 26 cm
Additional Contributors: Cane, Jonathan
Glickman, Joe
Alternative Title: Complete idiot's guide
Weight training
Other Standard Identifier: 021898574190
BOOK INDEX
pt. 1. Gearing up
1. Look before you lift
Eenie, meenie, miney, mo
There's no place like home
Strain in style
Wrap it up
2. Food for thought
How much is just enough?
Do you need more?
Lose it by the book
To supplement or not?
3. Getting a clean bill of health
The medical checkup
"The doctor will see you now"
Avoiding risky business
Building bones
Safety in the gym
4. Revving the engine
Warming up : how long do I stay on this thing?
Hey, stretch!
Easy does it
To do and not to do
Advanced techniques
pt. 2. The workout
5. Gluteus what?
Know what and where it is
Walking tall
Be erect
Sitting bull
Bend right
In and out
Up three, down three
Improper technique
Cheers
6. Now what?
That was intense!
Get with the program
Reps
Spotter, please
7. Below the waist
What's the point?
Squat
Lunge
Leg press
Leg extensions
Leg curls
Calf raises (standing)
Calf raises (seated)
Hip abduction
Hip adduction
8. Flip side
Why bother?
Deadlifts
Pull-ups and chin-ups
Row, row, row
Upright rows
Shrugs
Lat time
Cable rows
Extension
9. Chest or bust
Pecs to flex
The bench
Goin' uphill
Down we go
Dips
Push, please
Flying solo
Chest press
Pec deck
10. The world on your shoulders
Should I?
Military action
Literally lateral
Front raises
Reverse flyes
Shoulder press machine
Lateral raise machine
11. Armed but not dangerous
Bulging biceps
Triceps
Wrist not, want not
12. Gut buster
Feel the burn
Crunches
Reverse crunches
Ball crunches
Oblique crunches
Side obliques
Machine crunches
Rotary torso
pt. 3. Leaner and meaner
13. Get with the program
What to do
Progress report
That hurts!
This isn't working
I'm bored
14. Don't do it
I'll take a six-pack
Bad bench
Oh-no bent rows
Which way to the beach?
Exploring exploding
1,001, 1,002, 1,003
15. Getting fancy
SuperSlow
Plyometrics : not so fast
Supersets
Be negative
Breakdowns
Help me
16. High tech
Split routines
Push-pull
Upper-lower
Superset routines
Circuit city
17. And the winner is ...
Arnold's world
Competition anyone?
Deidre's world
The big boys
18. Lift well, play hard
Can you be more specific?
Stick out your neck
Running
Cycling
Tennis
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Swimming
Skiing and snowboarding
Skating
Kayaking
Martial arts and boxing
19. Mix it up
Lub dub : heart rates
Take a class
20. Hurry up and weight
It's easier than you think
Let's get ready for the weekend!
You brush your teeth, don't you?
Sweat socially
21. Bands on the run
Band low row
Band chest press
Band lateral raise
Band front raise
Band biceps curls
Band triceps extension
Band internal rotation
Band external rotation
Appendixes
A. Glossary
B. Resources
1. Look before you lift
Eenie, meenie, miney, mo
There's no place like home
Strain in style
Wrap it up
2. Food for thought
How much is just enough?
Do you need more?
Lose it by the book
To supplement or not?
3. Getting a clean bill of health
The medical checkup
"The doctor will see you now"
Avoiding risky business
Building bones
Safety in the gym
4. Revving the engine
Warming up : how long do I stay on this thing?
Hey, stretch!
Easy does it
To do and not to do
Advanced techniques
pt. 2. The workout
5. Gluteus what?
Know what and where it is
Walking tall
Be erect
Sitting bull
Bend right
In and out
Up three, down three
Improper technique
Cheers
6. Now what?
That was intense!
Get with the program
Reps
Spotter, please
7. Below the waist
What's the point?
Squat
Lunge
Leg press
Leg extensions
Leg curls
Calf raises (standing)
Calf raises (seated)
Hip abduction
Hip adduction
8. Flip side
Why bother?
Deadlifts
Pull-ups and chin-ups
Row, row, row
Upright rows
Shrugs
Lat time
Cable rows
Extension
9. Chest or bust
Pecs to flex
The bench
Goin' uphill
Down we go
Dips
Push, please
Flying solo
Chest press
Pec deck
10. The world on your shoulders
Should I?
Military action
Literally lateral
Front raises
Reverse flyes
Shoulder press machine
Lateral raise machine
11. Armed but not dangerous
Bulging biceps
Triceps
Wrist not, want not
12. Gut buster
Feel the burn
Crunches
Reverse crunches
Ball crunches
Oblique crunches
Side obliques
Machine crunches
Rotary torso
pt. 3. Leaner and meaner
13. Get with the program
What to do
Progress report
That hurts!
This isn't working
I'm bored
14. Don't do it
I'll take a six-pack
Bad bench
Oh-no bent rows
Which way to the beach?
Exploring exploding
1,001, 1,002, 1,003
15. Getting fancy
SuperSlow
Plyometrics : not so fast
Supersets
Be negative
Breakdowns
Help me
16. High tech
Split routines
Push-pull
Upper-lower
Superset routines
Circuit city
17. And the winner is ...
Arnold's world
Competition anyone?
Deidre's world
The big boys
18. Lift well, play hard
Can you be more specific?
Stick out your neck
Running
Cycling
Tennis
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Swimming
Skiing and snowboarding
Skating
Kayaking
Martial arts and boxing
19. Mix it up
Lub dub : heart rates
Take a class
20. Hurry up and weight
It's easier than you think
Let's get ready for the weekend!
You brush your teeth, don't you?
Sweat socially
21. Bands on the run
Band low row
Band chest press
Band lateral raise
Band front raise
Band biceps curls
Band triceps extension
Band internal rotation
Band external rotation
Appendixes
A. Glossary
B. Resources
