Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy
About this product
Learn the most effective bodyweight exercises to perform anytime, anywhere.
In Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, Second Edition, renowned trainer and best-selling author Bret Contreras has created the authoritative resource for increasing full-body strength without the need for free weights, fitness machines, or even a gym membership.
Going far beyond standard pull-ups, push-ups, and squats, Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy includes 177 innovative exercises that target every muscle in the body. Presented in full color with anatomical illustrations of both the exercises and variations, this premier resource will help you ramp up your training. Each exercise includes step-by-step instructions demonstrating proper technique, while the illustrations depict the muscles in action and point out which ones are being engaged.
Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy details how to create a customized program for building a stronger, more toned physique. The book also explains the benefits of doing a particular exercise, important safety guidelines, and ways to make an exercise either easier or more challenging. Because little to no fitness equipment is needed, the exercises can be done nearly anywhere—at home, in a hotel room, and even at work. Features such as Safety Tips and difficulty ratings make these exercises easy to approach and implement.
Whether you are just beginning your quest for a better body or simply seeking a proven approach for training at home or on the road, Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, Second Edition, is a one-of-a-kind resource that you’ll refer to again and again.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon-style marketplace data shows generally positive sentiment for Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, with ratings around 4.1 out of 5 from over 50 written reviews on one listing. Reviewers commonly describe it as a strong reference for bodyweight training, praising the clear anatomical illustrations, broad exercise coverage, and practical programming ideas.
On Goodreads, readers repeatedly call it comprehensive and well designed, with comments highlighting the variety of exercises and the usefulness of the lower-body and core sections. Blog-style reviews are also favorable, often saying it works well as both a calisthenics manual and an anatomy reference.
Across the sources found, the most common criticism is that it is more of a reference book than a step-by-step workout plan, so buyers looking for a structured program may find it less directly actionable. Overall, the consensus is that it is best suited for people who want to understand the muscles involved in bodyweight exercise and build a smarter training foundation.
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Specifications
| Topic | Strength |
Product Details
| Publisher | Human Kinetics |
| Publication date | September 3, 2025 |
| Edition | Second |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 171823452X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1718234529 |
| Item Weight | 1.37 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7 x 0.7 x 9.7 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #249,444 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in Hip & Thigh Workouts #164 in Weight Training (Books) #212 in Stretching Exercise & Fitness |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (42) |
