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Jim Stoppani's encyclopedia of muscle & strength / Jim Stoppani.

By: Material type: TextLanguage: English Publication details: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2024.Edition: Third editionDescription: v, 617 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9781718214491
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Jim Stoppani's encyclopedia of muscle & strengthDDC classification:
  • 613.713 23/eng/20220526 STO
Contents:
Part I. Training EssentialsChapter 1. Core ConceptsChapter 2. Training VariablesChapter 3. Training CyclesChapter 4. Strength Training EquipmentPart II. Training for Muscle MassChapter 5. Tactics for Building Muscle MassChapter 6. Programs for Building Muscle MassChapter 7. Training Cycles for Building Muscle MassPart III. Training for Maximal StrengthChapter 8. Tactics for Maximizing StrengthChapter 9. Programs for Maximizing StrengthChapter 10. Training Cycles for Gaining Maximal StrengthPart IV. Training for Maximal Fat LossChapter 11. Tactics for Maximizing Fat LossChapter 12. Cardio Training for Maximizing Fat LossChapter 13. Programs for Maximizing Fat LossChapter 14. Training Cycles for Maximizing Fat LossPart V. Training ExercisesChapter 15. ChestChapter 16. ShouldersChapter 17. BackChapter 18. TrapeziusChapter 19. TricepsChapter 20. BicepsChapter 21. ForearmsChapter 22. QuadricepsChapter 23. Hamstrings and GlutesChapter 24. Calves and Tibialis AnteriorChapter 25. Abdominals and CoreChapter 26. Whole BodyChapter 27. CalisthenicsPart VI. Nutrition for Maximizing Muscle Mass, Strength, and Fat LossChapter 28. Nutrition for Maximizing Muscle Mass and StrengthChapter 29. Nutrition for Maximizing Fat LossAppendix A. Metric Equivalents for Dumbbells and Weight PlatesAppendix B. List of Alternative Foods
Summary: "This book is a comprehensive, science-based resource for anyone interested in strength training at any level. It begins by outlining the foundational principles of strength training and providing an overview of the most common strength training equipment. It then details how to create beginning, intermediate, and advanced training programs for maximizing muscle mass, strength, and fat loss as well as how to integrate cardio techniques into a strength training program. Next, training exercises are described for each of the body's main muscle groups plus whole-body and calisthenics exercises. Descriptions of correct form and technique as well as exercise modifications and variations are provided so that readers can carry out the provided strength training programs and learn how to substitute exercises in those programs properly. Finally, general guidelines on nutrition and supplementation to support maximizing muscle mass, strength, and fat loss are outlined"--
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Training EssentialsChapter 1. Core ConceptsChapter 2. Training VariablesChapter 3. Training CyclesChapter 4. Strength Training EquipmentPart II. Training for Muscle MassChapter 5. Tactics for Building Muscle MassChapter 6. Programs for Building Muscle MassChapter 7. Training Cycles for Building Muscle MassPart III. Training for Maximal StrengthChapter 8. Tactics for Maximizing StrengthChapter 9. Programs for Maximizing StrengthChapter 10. Training Cycles for Gaining Maximal StrengthPart IV. Training for Maximal Fat LossChapter 11. Tactics for Maximizing Fat LossChapter 12. Cardio Training for Maximizing Fat LossChapter 13. Programs for Maximizing Fat LossChapter 14. Training Cycles for Maximizing Fat LossPart V. Training ExercisesChapter 15. ChestChapter 16. ShouldersChapter 17. BackChapter 18. TrapeziusChapter 19. TricepsChapter 20. BicepsChapter 21. ForearmsChapter 22. QuadricepsChapter 23. Hamstrings and GlutesChapter 24. Calves and Tibialis AnteriorChapter 25. Abdominals and CoreChapter 26. Whole BodyChapter 27. CalisthenicsPart VI. Nutrition for Maximizing Muscle Mass, Strength, and Fat LossChapter 28. Nutrition for Maximizing Muscle Mass and StrengthChapter 29. Nutrition for Maximizing Fat LossAppendix A. Metric Equivalents for Dumbbells and Weight PlatesAppendix B. List of Alternative Foods

"This book is a comprehensive, science-based resource for anyone interested in strength training at any level. It begins by outlining the foundational principles of strength training and providing an overview of the most common strength training equipment. It then details how to create beginning, intermediate, and advanced training programs for maximizing muscle mass, strength, and fat loss as well as how to integrate cardio techniques into a strength training program. Next, training exercises are described for each of the body's main muscle groups plus whole-body and calisthenics exercises. Descriptions of correct form and technique as well as exercise modifications and variations are provided so that readers can carry out the provided strength training programs and learn how to substitute exercises in those programs properly. Finally, general guidelines on nutrition and supplementation to support maximizing muscle mass, strength, and fat loss are outlined"--

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