Force: The biomechanics of training (Training Wisdom Collection)
About this product
What is training actually trying to change?
Training is often discussed using familiar terms such as strength, power, speed, and specificity. While widely used, these ideas are not always defined or applied with mechanical clarity. Force: The Biomechanics of Training addresses this by focusing on what training is actually trying to change. Rather than presenting biomechanics as a sequence of mathematical topics, the book is structured around the training process itself. Mechanical concepts are introduced only when they help explain practical problems – why some exercises transfer and others do not, why similar movements can produce different outcomes, and why many popular biomechanical explanations fail to withstand scrutiny. Throughout, the emphasis is on clarity of language and thought, avoiding systems that sound convincing but obscure the mechanics involved. This is a book about thinking clearly, not prescribing training.
Written for coaches, athletes, and practitioners, this is not a book of programmes or prescriptions. It provides a framework for thinking clearly about training, grounded in first principles of mechanics and focused on understanding force, impulse, and movement in ways that support better training decisions. Read more
Editor's Take
Reviews and mentions for Force: The biomechanics of training are broadly positive. Amazon-style customer ratings visible in search results show strong approval overall, with one listing reporting about 4.2/5 from 114 ratings and a smaller share of critical reviews. The publisher/author pages describe the book as a reader-friendly, practical guide that explains why force matters in training and aims to debunk common strength-and-conditioning myths.
On Simplifaster, a detailed review frames the book as a useful, accessible biomechanics text for coaches and practitioners, emphasizing its practical value rather than dense theory. On Goodreads, readers similarly describe it as a worthwhile biomechanics book for people interested in sport performance and training science. The author’s site and university pages also reinforce that the book is positioned as an essential, beginner-friendly resource for coaches and athletes.
For YouTube, search results surfaced several videos featuring Dan Cleather and discussions of force, biomechanics, and training, but the results provided no clear youtube.com/watch?v= review or unboxing video specifically about this exact book. Because no genuine product-specific YouTube review URL was found in the results, the YouTube ID list is empty.
- Strong overall ratings and favorable reader sentiment
- Praised for clarity, accessibility, and practical coaching relevance
- Some reviews note it is especially useful for strength-and-conditioning audiences
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Specifications
| ASIN | B09F14PM8C |
| Publisher | Independently published |
| Publication date | August 31, 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 165 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8467935775 |
| Item Weight | 3.53 ounces |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.38 x 9 inches |
| Part of series | Training Wisdom Collection |
| Best Sellers Rank | #831,328 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #676 in Bioengineering #946 in Weight Training (Books) #1,273 in Sports Training (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (197) |
