The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised

From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book -- a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as "the bible of bodybuilding."

Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars.

Plus, all the features that have made this book a classic are here:

Arnold's tried-and-true tips for sculpting, strengthening, and defining each and every muscle to create the ultimate buff physique

The most effective methods of strength training to stilt your needs, whether you're an amateur athlete or a pro bodybuilder preparing for a competition

Comprehensive information on health, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help you build muscle, lose fat, and maintain optimum energy

Expert advice on the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries

Strategies and tactics for competitive bodybuilders from selecting poses to handling publicity

The fascinating history and growth of' bodybuilding as a sport, with a photographic "Bodybuilding Hall of Fame"

And, of course, Arnold's individual brand of inspiration and motivation throughout

Covering every level of expertise and experience, The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding will help you achieve your personal best. With his unique perspective as a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title and all international film star, Arnold shares his secrets to dedication, training, and commitment, and shows you how to take control of your body and realize your own potential for greatness.

Arnold Schwarzenegger hasn't competed as a bodybuilder since he won the Mr. Olympia title in 1980, but he remains the sport's No. 1 icon. He hosts an annual bodybuilding contest in Columbus, Ohio, and allows a column to be ghost-written under his name in a muscle magazine. Today's bodybuilders may have bigger muscles than Arnold ever did, but everyone inside and outside the iron game gives him credit for exponentially broadening the popularity of physique training.

With this updated Encyclopedia (it was originally published in 1985), Schwarzenegger wraps his huge arms around the entire sport. He hits the history of bodybuilding, the champions (he's quite generous in his praise of predecessors, contemporaries, and successors alike), the training systems. Some of the information is more bodybuilding lore than science; for example, exercises are said to "expand the rib cage" or develop the "inner" or "outer" chest, all physiological impossibilities. But they're still good exercises, and the book includes every movement imaginable for every muscle group.

If you love the sport of bodybuilding, you'll want this book in your library, if for no other reason than to feast your eyes on the hundreds of photos of the best physiques in the history of the sport. And, in a pinch, the 800-page encyclopedia can fill in nicely for a missing dumbbell. --Lou Schuler

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-14-2009; Very good product; This is the mother of all books or guides about body building. It covers everything you need to know about the subject. New developments, equipment, etc., have been made in the sport since the publication of the book, but it's still a...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-12-2009; Excellent for beginners; This book is excellent for aspiring bodybuilders who wish to get a foundation started. Some of the techniques and methods are outdated or no longer used, but it's mainly only the abs being everyday.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-31-2009; Excellent!; It's exactly what I was looking for, a book written by a master of bodybuilding, who is willing to let you know the details of his experiences, and what really works in order to achieve the best body.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-29-2009; couldn't of been happier; i received it in no time with absolutely no problems what so ever plus to me the book looked brand spankin new you could of never tell it was a used book very happy with my purchase and wouldn't hesitate to order from them in the future.; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-14-2009; Very good product; This is the mother of all books or guides about body building. It covers everything you need to know about the subject. New developments, equipment, etc., have been made in the sport since the publication of the book, but it's still a...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-07-2009; Buyer beware.; Good book. Taken comprehensively I doubt it has many peers as the "bible of bodybuilding". But...if you are used to doing high intensity training. Breaking up the body parts over 5 days or doing a more popular training split you need...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-25-2007; NO RATING; Ordered this book for our nephew for Christmas present on the 22nd November 2007, today is christmas and did NOT receive it yet. I'm very disappointed and disguted with the service I got.; read full review | report as inappropriate