NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association

Strength Training

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NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association

About this product

Your guidebook to muscle development, exercise, programming, science, research, and nutrition.
As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is recognized as the leader in the research and education of strength and conditioning professionals. Now with the updated second edition of Strength Training, an unprecedented lineup of experts provide the latest science-based programs, techniques, and recommendations for training success.
Combining the expertise of the NSCA and its contributors with a depth of coverage not seen in other books, Strength Training, Second Edition, is the authoritative resource for developing strength and performance. It includes critical topics such as strength assessments, exercise descriptions with full-color photos, ready-to-use programs for all experience levels, essentials of program design, guidance on nutrition for strength development, and in-depth coverage of how muscles are trained and how they grow, setting the stage for optimal results.
The exercises featured in the second edition of Strength Training use nearly every piece of equipment available, including body weight, allowing readers to tailor their workouts based on both their favorite exercises and the equipment available to them. Perfect for serious fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, the book is a comprehensive guide to improving strength and enhancing power. Read more

Editor's Take

Amazon reviewers say this NSCA textbook is highly informative, well explained, and useful for understanding the science and practice of strength training. Common positives include clear illustrations, practical programming guidance, and lots of exercises and visuals.

Some reviewers also praise it as a strong reference for sports science and evidence-based training, especially for readers who want accurate information instead of internet fitness advice. On the other hand, a minority of reviewers criticize it for being overly wordy, imprecise in places, or occasionally opinionated.

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  • Amazon reviewers: mostly positive, informative, clear visuals, practical value.
  • Amazon reviewers: some negative feedback about verbosity and occasional imprecision.
  • YouTube: relevant NSCA book-review videos were found, but not enough confirmation for exact product matching from the snippets alone.

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Topic Strength

Product Details

Publisher Human Kinetics
Publication date December 19, 2016
Edition Second
Language English
Print length 400 pages
ISBN-10 1492522082
ISBN-13 978-1492522089
Item Weight 2.12 pounds
Reading age 18 years and up
Dimensions 6.9 x 0.9 x 9.9 inches
Best Sellers Rank #298,527 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #322 in Weight Training (Books) #571 in Sports Training (Books)
Customer Reviews 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (132)

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