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Static Contraction Training

by Peter Sisco

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ISBN13: 9780809229079
ISBN10: 0809229072
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"This is truly an incredible discovery that could cause physiology books to be rewritten." — Ironman Magazine "A thorough, productive weight workout in less than three minutes? You better believe it! Larger muscles. Stronger techniques. Fewer injuries. What more do you want?" — Martial Arts Training Magazine From bodybuilding and fitness pioneers Peter Sisco and John R. Little comes this revolutionary guide to building maximum muscle size and strength--using workouts that last as little as two minutes! Based on the authors' groundbreaking new research, Static Contraction Training reveals how a program consisting of only six 15- to 30-second exercises per workout will build muscle size and strength more efficiently than any other method. Learn firsthand the concepts that are revolutionizing bodybuilding, including:
  • Why training more than once a week--or longer than five minutes--can compromise your progress
  • How to stimulate maximum muscle mass
  • Nutritional fact vs. fiction
  • Gaining muscle without fat
  • Your weak link and how to overcome it in your next workout
  • The "law" that guarantees you huge muscle growth Whether you are a weekend athlete, beginning bodybuilder, or champion, the information in this book will forever change the way you view bodybuilding and strength training exercise. Peter Sisco is editor of Ironman Magazine's Ultimate Bodybuilding series and co-author of Power Factor Training and The Golfer's Two-Minute Workout. John R. Little, the innovator of the Static Contraction Method of strength training, is the editor of the Bruce Lee Library Series and co-author of Power Factor Training and The Golfer's Two-Minute Workout.

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Introduces a new approach to bodybuilding that uses a series of brief weight training exercises, and offers advice on nutrition and workout schedules.

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From bodybuilding and fitness pioneers Peter Sisco and John Little comes this revolutionary guide to building maximum muscle size and strength — using workouts of as little as two minutes! Based on the authors' groundbreaking new research, Static Contraction Training reveals how a program consisting of only six 15- to 30-second exercises per workout will build muscle size and strength more efficiently than any other method.

Synopsis:

"This is truly an incredible discovery that could cause physiology books to be rewritten." — Ironman Magazine "A thorough, productive weight workout in less than three minutes? You better believe it! Larger muscles. Stronger techniques. Fewer injuries. What more do you want?" — Martial Arts Training Magazine From bodybuilding and fitness pioneers Peter Sisco and John R. Little comes this revolutionary guide to building maximum muscle size and strength--using workouts that last as little as two minutes! Based on the authors' groundbreaking new research, Static Contraction Training reveals how a program consisting of only six 15- to 30-second exercises per workout will build muscle size and strength more efficiently than any other method. Learn firsthand the concepts that are revolutionizing bodybuilding, including:
  • Why training more than once a week--or longer than five minutes--can compromise your progress
  • How to stimulate maximum muscle mass
  • Nutritional fact vs. fiction
  • Gaining muscle without fat
  • Your weak link and how to overcome it in your next workout
  • The "law" that guarantees you huge muscle growth Whether you are a weekend athlete, beginning bodybuilder, or champion, the information in this book will forever change the way you view bodybuilding and strength training exercise. Peter Sisco is editor of Ironman Magazine's Ultimate Bodybuilding series and co-author of Power Factor Training and The Golfer's Two-Minute Workout. John R. Little, the innovator of the Static Contraction Method of strength training, is the editor of the Bruce Lee Library Series and co-author of Power Factor Training and The Golfer's Two-Minute Workout.
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larryp1023, December 14, 2006 (view all comments by larryp1023)
I have just started static contraction training, and have been blown away by the results thus far. I have researched and read everything online that i could read about the subject and find it to be the most refreshing find on bodybuilding and staying fit. the authors don't say that traditional workouts don't work, but if there is a better and faster way of getting better results why not research it and go for it. happy lifting
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780809229079
Author:
Sisco, Peter
Author:
Little, John R.
Author:
Sisco Peter
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
Location:
Lincolnwood, Ill. :
Subject:
Exercise
Subject:
Massage & Reflexotherapy
Subject:
Bodybuilding & Weight Training
Subject:
Bodybuilding
Subject:
Muscle strength
Subject:
Weight lifting
Subject:
Muscle contraction.
Subject:
Muscle tone.
Copyright:
1998
Edition Number:
1
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Publication Date:
December 1998
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
10.96x8.52x.45 in. 1.11 lbs.
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