Strength Training Anatomy Paperback – 9 Mar. 2010

Incredible illustrations and full of really informative text. Perfect for anyone who is aiming to build muscle from beginners to advanced lifters like me. Studying this book helps you to visualuse exactly what is happening with your muscles, connective tissues and bones when you lift which for me helped a lot with mind muscle connection which is often difficult to master. Totally recommend this amazing book.

Informative as expected, just what i needed

The media could not be loaded. This book has quickly become an essential part of my workouts. It is well-structured, making it easy to navigate whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your training techniques.One of its strongest points is the clear, detailed illustrations showing exactly which muscles are being worked in each exercise. This visual approach not only makes it easy to understand but also helps with proper form, reducing the risk of injury. I appreciate the chapters dedicated to common injuries and the variations in technique based on different body types.The language is easy to understand, making it a great resource for those looking to build a solid foundation in fitness. I come back to it every time I want to create my new workout routine or when I have a small injury.Overall, this is a fantastic guide for anyone looking to start or refine their fitness journey. A must have for any gym enthusiast, highly recommended!

Must have if you're looking to get educated about lifting weights!The images, tips, instructions and, of course, the anatomy is so well represented and laid out, worth every penny and you'll for sure learn something.A must have for lifters!

I cannot say anything original that has not already been said by other reviewers here, but there is a reason this book is in #1 spot for weight lifting and training theory. I was given the heads up on this book by reading Michael Matthew's "Bigger, Leaner, Stronger" (which I've reviewed seperately and consider to be an extermely poor resource on the same subject), and have loved every page. It is set out superbly, with colour coding and excellent drawings, and is the NUMBER ONE resource for correcting positioning, technique, posture and method whilst emphasising injury limitation.The book really comes into it's own where you might be seeking alternatives to certain movements, and as the book is divided into body part sections you can always choose a new exercise from its pages and understand whether it will help you target your chosen body part effectively. I have, since paying attention to Delavier's clear writing and superb cross-section illustrations, corrected my form on a great number of movements which is all the more important as I train at home in my purpose-built gym, and therefore cannot benefit from expensive PTs at the local gym.It gets even better when you purchase this fundamental exercise guide together with Delavier's separate Strength Training Anatomy Workout #1, which for me is the defining text on home gym workouts using nothing more complex than dumbbells, barbells, body weight and resistance bands together with chairs and your bed.Do not delay and add these two Delavier books to your collection today - you will NOT regret it.

This is a must have book for anyone interested in body building. Highly accurate and beautiful illustrations, good descriptions of exercises. Wonderful.

Such a useful book for anyone who’s into strength training. Got this book in order to choose excercises to incorporate into my workout routine - the muscles worked are clearly illustrated for each excercise. Also the effect of different positioning of elbows, wide/narrow grip is explained, so are potential injuries etc.It’s the fourth edition of this book and it shows. There is just the right anount of information - not too much, not too little. Also the illustrations are great. For the money this was a steal.

I am a relatively experienced gym-goer - been training regularly for about 15 years and I consider myself knowledgeable on issues relating with weight-training. I still found this book very useful in giving me a better, more professional, insight into how different muscle groups respond during the execution of different variations of exercises. It even helped me realise that some of the routines that I switch to now and then did not really maximise the effectiveness of my workout as they did not exactly target the fibres I thought they did.All in all, a MUST for anyone who starts or is thinking to start weights training - it will save you developing an awful lot of bad habits (be it poor posture, poor execution or suboptimal use of your workout time). Also, the book gives very useful instructions on stretching routines - which again is a good idea to follow and get used to them from early on as they WILL save you injuries later on.For more experienced lifters, well my opinion is that it is still a useful reference book. You will of course probably find out that you know most of the exercises cited in there - but again the focus is not as much on teaching you new routines, but explaining in full detail what happens "inside the box" when you execute these routines. Unless you have physio training, you are unlikely to have seen this information before at this level of detail - I hadn't.All in all, a good investment.