The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised
About this product
From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book—a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as “the bible of bodybuilding.”
Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars.
Plus, all the features that have made this book a classic are here:
-Arnold's tried-and-true tips for sculpting, strengthening, and defining each and every muscle to create the ultimate buff physique
-The most effective methods of strength training to stilt your needs, whether you're an amateur athlete or a pro bodybuilder preparing for a competition
-Comprehensive information on health, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help you build muscle, lose fat, and maintain optimum energy
-Expert advice on the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries
-Strategies and tactics for competitive bodybuilders from selecting poses to handling publicity
-The fascinating history and growth of bodybuilding as a sport, with a photographic “Bodybuilding Hall of Fame”
-And, of course, Arnold's individual brand of inspiration and motivation throughout
Covering every level of expertise and experience, The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding will help you achieve your personal best. With his unique perspective as a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title and all international film star, Arnold shares his secrets to dedication, training, and commitment, and shows you how to take control of your body and realize your own potential for greatness. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers describe this book as highly informative, comprehensive, and well worth the money, with especially strong praise for the exercise explanations, workouts, illustrations, and overall reference value. Some customers like it as a guide for beginners through advanced lifters, while others note that parts of the nutrition advice feel dated or less detailed than they wanted.
On Goodreads and StoryGraph, readers repeatedly call it a classic and a strong bodybuilding reference, often saying it is motivating, practical, and packed with useful information. Reddit feedback is similarly positive, with users saying it is worth reading and a good starting point for someone new to the sport. Review blogs also frame it as a very complete bodybuilding book.
For YouTube, the search results showed real review videos about this exact book, including one titled Review of Arnold's Bodybuilding Encyclopedia and another titled The Bible of Bodybuilding. Arnold Schwarzenegger's The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding. Both appear to be genuine reviews or critiques of the specific title.
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Specifications
| Topic | Strength |
Product Details
| ASIN | 0684857219 |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Publication date | November 5, 1999 |
| Edition | Updated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 800 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780684857213 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0684857213 |
| Item Weight | 5.75 pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 1.7 x 10.88 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,563 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Olympic Games #5 in Massage (Books) #5 in Sports Encyclopedias |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (8,906) |
