Even though the web is now a great source of info, I thought it would be good to have a thread on this.
I'll start the ball rolling with a few books I have read recently and found to be pretty darn useful:
Rippetoe & Kilgore's 'Starting Strength' is a great reference for anyone getting into training or for anyone wanting to make sure their form is really good in the big compounds (squat, dead, bench, press, power clean). It says it's a guide for coaching beginners but I reckon everyone keen on getting their lifting right should read it at least once.
Rippetoe & Kilgore's 'Practical Programming' is aimed more at a trainer hoping to maximise their potential in sports through use of weights. I found it to be full of useful advice and info but there were certain parts where the info didn't fit with my current understanding (based on info found here and on Dan's site). Still, there's plenty to like and it's a million miles away from your typical bb mag.
Its a great book, very informative, but really all you need for knowing the muscles and exercise form is exrx, it even has videos
There's a book I read once on Periodisation when I was at uni, its called something like 'strength training periodisation", can't remember the name but has some great science and experience from real world trainers.
Very similar to HST in that it has mini&meso cycles, except instead of linear weights progression MWF, you would have a heavy day, light recovery day, and medium day. The weight would steadily progress up each week and it would peak at a specific time for a competition and then deload. More sports orientated than BB though (cause BBers cut before comps, they don't peak strength/performance)
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(Lol @ Jan. 09 2007,02:56)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Rippetoe & Kilgore's 'Practical Programming' is aimed more at a trainer hoping to maximise their potential in sports through use of weights. I found it to be full of useful advice and info but there were certain parts where the info didn't fit with my current understanding (based on info found here and on Dan's site). </div>
I have the same feeling
maybe it would be nice to have this things that don't fit pointed with little explanation why ?
HST FAQ/Pimp My HST etc.
Bill Pearls Autobiog
Vince Gironda - Wild Phys
Dinosaur training (GPP - sledge hammer training)
Ross Enamait (anyone got a copy of "Never Gymless"
Brawn/Beyond Brawn
Ironman POF
Touch Training
Yamuna body rolling
MM2k - drug profiles/some real interestin' stuff before (?) Bill sold out
Physiology for dummies
Grays Anatomy
Strength Training Anatomy
Myofascial texts: Rolfing etc
Bonnie Pruden - Trigger point therapy
Deep Tissue Release/massage
The Formula (40/30/30)
Bodyopus
Generally I've found most Ebooks are a load of crud...
Probably the best book I haven't read is Jerry Telle's - Beyond 2000
McRobert's Beyond Brawn is very complete, though it makes you feel like you're going to overtrain almost instantly. McCallum's Keys to Progress is excellent & a fun read.
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(the_dark_master @ Jan. 09 2007,12:36)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Ross Enamait (anyone got a copy of "Never Gymless"</div>
I've just ordered a copy of infinite intensity - seemed to be more relevant as I do go to a gym etc.
What do you think of ross's stuff? I discovered his site a couple of weeks ago, articles and videos are cool and the forum seems good too, I'm going to be mixing up my training on off days with his conditioning stuff.
Cause of this thread I just ordered Starting Strength and Strength Training Anatomy and not in this thread but Explosive Lifting for Sports for an intro into olympic lifting.
