Take the guesswork out of strength training and understand the details of proper technique, weight loads, and reps. The no-nonsense approach of Weight Training, Third Edition: Steps to Success has guided more than 175,000 readers to their strength training goals, step by step—and it will do the same for you!
You will develop through a thorough, progressive approach to strength training with either free weights or machines. Learn which exercises target what muscles and how to perform each one correctly and safely. Then determine the amount of weight and the number of repetitions and sets that you should lift in order to achieve your objectives. Finally, develop a workout and program that fit your interests and training preferences.
Whether your goal is improving muscular endurance, building strength, increasing muscle mass, toning, or enhancing body composition, Weight Training, Third Edition: Steps to Success will help you achieve it. With more than 30 exercises explained and illustrated, along with guidance on how to approach introductory workouts and create a tailored training program, it's no wonder this is the book thousands of strength training enthusiasts use to get the most out of their workouts.
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Weight Training: Steps to Success - 3rd Edition (Steps to Success Sports Series)

Thomas R. Baechle

Roger W. Earle

Sports & Outdoors

Human Kinetics

You have taken your first step to success in learning weight training with the purchase of this book. Weight Training: Steps to Success combines the knowledge and experience of master teachers Thomas Baechle and Barney Groves with the latest research on teaching weight training. 
Weight Training: Steps to Success is a unique guide to maximize your weight training progress. It is a breakthrough in physical activity and sport skill instruction through its development of complete learning progressions--the steps to success. You will climb 16 steps on your way to weight training success. Each step (chapter) 
• explains why the concept or exercise is important, • identifies the keys to correct technique, • helps you correct common errors, • explains how to practice each exercise in realistic ways, • lists specific performance goals for each drill, • gives you a summary checklist for evaluating proper technique, and • lets you proceed at your own pace. 
Each of the steps you will take is an easy transition from the one before. Your first few steps provide a solid foundation of basic skills and concepts. As you progress you will learn how to safely perform exercises, chart your workouts, and design programs that will enable you to meet your personal goals for training. As you approach the top of your climb to success, you will gain confidence in your weight training ability and experience the satisfaction of knowing that you look and feel better.

Weight Training : Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Human Kinetics (Trade)

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