Recommended Reading - Part 1
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Built for Show isn't out till November, but you should check out these books in the meantime...
I get quite a few emails asking what books I’m currently reading and what I recommend so I’d like to share a few favorites from different genres. I go through at least 2-3 books per month and am always looking for good recommendations, so feel free to drop a comment below and let me know what I should pick up.
Training and Nutrition Picks:
Men’s Health Power Training by Robert Dos Remedios
This is a great book for those who want to write their own programs but still want easy-to-follow progression methods. This is a great tool if you’re just starting to work out or are trying to break into the personal training/strength and conditioning field.
New Rules of Lifting by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove
Written by two of my most influential mentors, this book ushered in the idea of training movements and not muscles. This should be on every person’s bookshelf.
Precison Nutrition by Dr. John Berardi
John’s system comes with DVDs, CDs, the Gourmet Nutrition cook book, and a great Quick-Start guide. This is one resource I require all of clients to get. Very informative and easy to use.
Maximum Strength by Eric Cressey
EC’s program not only teaches you how to get your body stronger, but how to get your mind stronger, as well. A great combination of solid programming, nutritional advice, and mindset tips from a guy who walks the walk.
Note from Nate:
Yes, I know these books are written for the “general public†and there are other, more “in-depth†journals and texts out there (which I read, as well). But these guys do such a damn good job of distilling quality information, cutting out extraneous bullshit, and putting it all into an easy-to-digest format that I regard them as better resources.
Comments for This Entry
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You forgot the Abs Diet. Duh.
-Jason -
Power Training and Mark Verstegen's Core Performance are the best two programs I've ever done. Obviously, Built For Show will trump both though.
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Coach Dos' book Power Training is a phenomenal book. It has totally revolutionized my training. After 10 yrs of doing traditional bodybuilding routines, i.e. Chest on Monday, Back on Tues, Legs on Wed, etc etc. I read his book and finally got on board with the concept of total body conditioning and push-pull routines. I feel stronger, more athletic and more coordinated than ever. I feel like I'm in the best shape of my life. The push-pull routines are awesome. I change my routine every 3 wks and pick new exercises from the book. And single-joint exercises are a thing of the past in my routines. Now I laugh when I see the guys at the gym doing concentration curls and leg extensions.
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I have heard many good things about EC's book. Might have to pick that up very soon.
-CD -
I've been meaning to check out Cressey's book for a while, I'll pick that up this weekend for sure...
I just recently bought Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe, and I think it's an amazing resource for the main lifts. The detail he goes into for each lift is flat out crazy. Highly recommended.
-Justin -
EC's book is just awesome. I just got it 2 days ago and already finished it. Just waiting to finish up my current program so I can start Maximum Strength.
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Jason Lengstorf 3:19pm Jun 25, 2008