Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.7
EAN: 9781600940576
ISBN: 1600940579
Label: Da Capo Press
Manufacturer: Da Capo Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: May 12, 2008
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Studio: Da Capo Press

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
An innovative approach to weightlifting, emphasizing increasing strength along with muscle size--from a renowned strength coach and nationally ranked powerlifter, and a veteran fitness journalist.

Most of the 23 million American men who lift weights do so to get bigger; unfortunately, many of them are going nowhere with watered-down bodybuilding routines that don't help them actually get stronger. Eric Cressey's cutting-edge four-phase program, featuring constant progression, variation, and inspiring goals, keeps you focused on increasing strength along with muscle mass, helping you achieve the fittest, most energetic, and best-looking body you've ever had--with fewer hours at the gym.




Rating: - Must-read
This book is a must-read. I heard a lot of hype about this book before purchasing, and I'm glad I finally bought it. I did the entire 4 month routine and honestly, my body feels better than it ever has in the past.

I was used to the traditional bodybuilding bodypart split of chest on Monday, legs on Tuesday, Arms on Wednesday, etc etc. For years, I just accepted that this was the way to train your body. I just dealt with back pain and shoulder pain as part of the "price of working out." ... Read More

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Rating: - Delivers exactly what it says
In a time where most muscle books don't put out anything innovative any more, Eric Cressey delivers something genuinely fresh. Obviously powerlifting style routines like the one in this book are not brand new, but putting one in a more mass market package like this is. Cressey makes powerlifting accessible to your average weight lifter and even to those who may not have much experience with resistance training at all.

The 16 week routine presented in the book makes use of a number of common ... Read More

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Rating: - A fantastic resource!!!!
Eric has written a book outlining a strength training program that anyone can do. I have been weight training for over 13 years, and had been looking for something new. This book is it. I am excited to hit the gym and challenge myself. Everything is thoughtfully explained and demonstrated with words and pics. From the warmup using foam rollers,a lacrosse ball and various stretches, Eric positions you to succeed. He is "your coach" throughout the 16 week program. Some of the exercises may seem different from ... Read More

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Rating: - Terrific!
You simply cannot go wrong with this book. Cressey pushes hard training and progression on the big basic exercises and inspires the reader to reach his/her full strength potential. It is is inspiring, informative and humorous all at once. It cuts through the mainstream crap and Eric explains wonderfully well why training for strength in the weight room is so important and the only way to go for drug free people wanting to get big and strong. Don't hesitate pick up this fine book.

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Rating: - Excellent book
I purchased this book because I have read Cressey on T-nation and subscribe to his newsletter. I knew he would be one to write an excellent well rounded routine. It is hard to filter all the garbage routines that just over train an individual on press, press press your way to greatness. I love the balance his book gives you and the total strength you will gain from this approach. I would recommend this book to anyone on any level of fitness.
It is worth the money to buy the Magnificent Mobility DVD mentioned ... Read More

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