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Bodybuilding and Nutrion Books?

Speeder Posts: 226 Joined: 2003/03/14	2004/05/31, 10:33 AM I am always looking to expand my Knowledge, and Get more info on both working out, and Nutrition, Beyond what can be found in a Magazine article. I am just looking to see if anyone has read any Books, or knows of Any that are well regarded. I love to read about Fitness, I find that it helps me stay Motivated and Focused, So I am hoping to get some that have soem great info as well. Thanks to anyone who Posts up some info.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/05/31, 11:39 AM Diets designed for Athletes - Karinch, Human Kinetics Press Getting Stronger by Bill Pearl Mind and Muscle by Blair Whitmarsh Brother Iron, Sister Steel by Dave Draper I kind of collect bodybuilding books so I could list a lot of them... but I won't! I fin a lot of old books at half price books and Amazon.com, the info isn't always up-to-date, but i find the pictures and workouts to be motivating. -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
WAnglais1 Posts: 329 Joined: 2003/10/23	2004/06/01, 08:33 AM I just started Bro Iron. Sis Steel. It's quite good. There seems to be a lot of motivational stuff there. Plus, he's an easy read. I actually have time to read for fun again...whoo-hoo!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/06/01, 08:38 AM Yeah, I reread it when i need a boost. I love the blond bomber... -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
Speeder Posts: 226 Joined: 2003/03/14	2004/06/01, 10:51 AM Thanks asimmer :) I'll have to order a few now :big_smile:
clandress Posts: 94 Joined: 2003/09/21	2004/06/01, 11:39 AM Strenght Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier This book changed my entire routine. If you are looking for a no BS guide to exercises, look no furthur. I have yet to find a book more suitable in describing proper form, execution, and variaitions. It helped me realize not only was I doing my exercises incorrectly but also ineffectivly. It goes into depth which exercises develop which muscle as well as secondary muscles that get used, describes variations for each exercise to target specific muscles and get you familiar with terminology to describe specific muscles you thought you never had. Oh, and the illustrations are superb. I can't say enough about this book. -------------- If your muscle wont allow you to do the last few reps, make your mind and heart do it. Your muscles will thank them later.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/06/01, 02:45 PM Yeah, I have that and his female version, too. The female is a litle sexist in what exercises it gives ofr women to do, but both are excellent descriptions. -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
gymratjr Posts: 1 Joined: 2004/06/06	2004/06/06, 06:47 PM The Book of Muscle if great. I've read it and am currently doing the intermediate workout in the back of the book. I've never been stronger and leaner in my life. For people who are familiar with Ian King, you won't find a ton of new information, but the workouts can't be beat. Tons of compound lifts and except for the first phase of the program, it pretty much stays away from isolation exercises. I never thought my arms could get so big without doing curls all day. Also, it promotes the idea that "you can't workout too hard, but you can workout too much".