Bodybuilding Anatomy

I have been a personal trainer for 4 years, am halfway through an exercise science degree complete with sports medicine and kinesiology courses, and this book STILL helps me. I keep one on my desk at all times, and refer to it for my clients who have pretty good definition but want to target specific areas for more growth/hypertrophy. The pictures will help even the newest beginner to weightlifting understand the science, proper form, and mechanics involved with resistance exercise. It's not about getting big and bulky - it's a map of the muscles and how they move. I use the pictures to explain ideas and techniques to my clients, and I have given 3 of these away as gifts to people who still refer to this book after owning it for years. I sincerely and wholeheartedly recommend it to ANYONE who lifts - beginner or professional!

If you are new to weight lifting and want to learn about grip positioning on machines and barbells and how it makes a difference, then I recommend this book. I think it's a must have for anyone starting out in weight lifting. It has helpful illustrations and each exercise is explained in an easy to understand format. As stated by another reviewer, it does not go into in-depth about muscle anatomy but it's sufficient information for beginners and intermediate lifters who don't want or need too much detail. If you want more in-depth anatomy information, I recommend Strength Training Anatomy Workout II by Frederic Delavier and Michael Gundill.

Learning a lot from this book.

This book has everything you need to clearly isolate muscles in many common gym workouts to obtain the best form and effect. I use it before the workout after building my routine to ensure I understand how to safely perform each exercise, where I should be feeling the burn, and what methods work best for the results I am trying to obtain. I would recommend this book to all beginners and experienced lifters or gym members alike. Workout safely to get to your goals faster!

Gave this as a gift. He really liked it. Stated there is a lot of good information in this book

Glutes Pecs Traps Deltoids Bi's Tri's ..... Ever wonder what where and how about muscles? Well if you have this is the book for you. Medical type illustrations showing all muscle groups and body parts and most importantly what exercises specifically work those muscles. This book helped me select specific exercises to work the muscles I want to build using proper form and technique. In my opinion a must have.

This is the best body building anatomy book. Much better than Strength Training Anatomy-3rd Edition (Sports Anatomy). The diagrams are uncluttered, focus on one area at a time and provide multiple view points. This makes it possible for a layman to understand the musculo-skeletal system.The exercise descriptions pack just the information you need atthe gym. The anatomy focus sections are outstanding. A must have for any one lifting weights.

I love this book. Friend gave it to me years ago. Just ordered for my brothers and nephews but tremendous insights on positions and variations to hit particular areas.