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The Gold's Gym Training Encyclopedia

by Peter Grymkowski

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"The Gold's Gym Training Encyclopedia is the best book of its kind. I wish I'd had this book when I began bodybuilding. It would have saved me two or three years of wasted effort." — Samir Bannout, Mr Olympia 1983 Gold's Gym--the most trusted and best-known bodybuilding emporium in the world--presents the first encyclopedia of bodybuilding and weight-training exercises and routines ever assembled. The Gold's Gym Training Encyclopedia details the full spectrum of resistance exercises available--body part by body part, technique by technique. Featured are more than 300 proven exercises for all parts of the body, using free weights as well as Nautilus and Universal machines. Each exercise is clearly described and is illustrated by champion bodybuilders only, who in addition have contributed 150 of their best training programs. Such top stars include Scott Wilson, Carla Dunlap, Mohamed Makkawy, Tom Platz, Casey Viator, Tim Belknap, Rachel McLish, Mike Christian, Charles Glass, Inger Zetterqvist, Sue Ann McKean, Andreas Cahling, Rich Valente, Boyer Coe, Samir Bannout, and Julie McNew. Peter Grymkowski has won a number of bodybuilding titles, including IFBB Mr. World and Mr. America (heavyweight). He, Edward Connors, and Tim Kimber are co-owners of Gold's Gym Enterprises, Inc. Bill Reynolds is the author of scores of articles and books on weight training and bodybuilding, including The Gold's Gym Book of Bodybuilding, Weight Training for Beginners, and Bodybuilding for Beginners, all published by Contemporary.

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Demonstrates exercises and weight training routines for developing one's biceps, chest, shoulders, back, thighs, hips, triceps, abdomen, and forearms.

Synopsis:

'The Gold's Gym Training Encyclopedia' details the full spectrum of resistance exercises available--body parts of the body, technique by technique. Featured are more than 300 proven exercises for all parts of the body, using free weights as well as Nautilus and Universal machines. Each exercise is clearly described and is illustrated by champion bodybuilders only, who in addition have contributed 150 of their best training programs.

Synopsis:

Contemporary Books was the first trade publisher to embrace and build the bodybuilding category. We continue to publish cutting-edge bodybuilding books for all levels and ages of male and female athletes. Our authors include such experts as Joe Weider, Peter Sisco, John Little, and Kathy Kaehler. Contemporary Books also copublishes titles with some of the most recognizable brand names in fitness, including Gold's Gym, Muscle & Fitness magazine, and Ironman magazine.

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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Product Details

ISBN:
9780809254460
Author:
Grymkowski, Peter
Author:
Reynolds, Bill
Author:
Kimber, Tim
Author:
Connors, Edward
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Location:
Chicago :
Subject:
Exercise
Subject:
Physical Education
Subject:
Bodybuilding & Weight Training
Subject:
Bodybuilding
Copyright:
Edition Number:
1
Series Volume:
8889
Publication Date:
September 1984
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
255
Dimensions:
10.88x8.48x.74 in. 1.59 lbs.

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