Starting Strength (2nd edition) by Mark Rippetoe, Lon Kilgore
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Book Reviews of Starting Strength (2nd edition)
Book Review: Lucid. Thorough. Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
Its hard to believe somebody can write about barbell exercises in such a clear, detailed and comprehensive manner. No wonder it has 5 stars from 135 reviews! This book is simply amazing for a novice lifter like me. Now I know why I had so much difficulty in complex movements like the squat. It has everything you would ever want to know about the bench press, the squat and all the major exercises using the barbell. It covers ALL the fine points that you will never find in any "How to" resource online. You also become aware of how badly misinformed some of the trainers found in popular gyms can be. I simply started following the pointers he has given and you know what, the movements started feeling more natural and more tuned towards really strengthing the body part I was focussing on. The illustrations and photographs are very clear and informative. I am totally blown away by the depth of knowledge of the authors.Book Review: Essential
Summary: 5 Stars
Think you're squatting, deadlifting, benching, and overhead pressing in good form and the most efficient way? I did. But this book has taught me so much more than I thought I knew. Granted, the bulk of it covers just 5 exercises, but it is easily the best investment I've ever made in a weight training book. In fact, you'll be tempted to skim the lengthly chapters on each of the exercises, but don't: you will undoubtedtly learn something important from each one, whether you're a novice, intermediate, or advanced lifter.
Yes, the book is geared toward novice trainees and their coaches, but the whole thing comes across as such an eye-opener for all levels of trainees. The pages are large, the pictures and diagrams plentiful, and the writing is easy to follow, backed by sound, thoughtful reasoning for the methods advocated.
It's just an amazing book. Can't believe I waited so long to get it.
Book Review: should be required reading for every irritating 18 year old at my gym
Summary: 5 Stars
i just wanted to add my 5 stars and 2 cents. this is the book i wish i'd read 10 years ago when i first started lifting. whether you are interested in bodybuilding, powerlifting, or sports performance, or if you're like me and don't compete in ANYTHING but just want to be strong, big, and enjoy working toward goals in the gym, this is the best book to start with. i recommend it to everyone who asks me for advice on starting weightlifting. if you are one of those guys who equates abs with health or strength, this book will rock your little world. the bulk of the book explains how to properly perform core barbell lifts. once you progress beyond the beginner level described in the book, you might head off in some other training direction, but the fundamentals here will be valuable throughout your training life. oh, and mark runs a forum where he answers questions for people who have read the book.Book Review: A must
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to agree with the other 5 star ratings of this book. I have been weight training for a few years and with access to information on the biggest programs and pictures and videos of properly executed lifts, thought I had read and seen everything I needed to know.
This book goes into far greater detail than I have seen before on the lifts that should be the core of any good program. Rippetoe breaks down the lifts step by step to show exactly how to execute the lift safely, efficiently, and properly and explains the biomechanics behind it all. I've only been in the gym a few times since reading some of the book, but taking his squat advice, I was amazed how much difference some 'minor' adjustments in my form made.
I was hesitant about this book due to its price but I am sure I will be referring to it for years to come. Definitely worth it.
Book Review: need more then 5 stars for this book
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoy weightlifting. Deadlifts, squats, bench, and press are the staple of a great routine. So I thought I was performing them correctly, then I bought this holy grail. Once I started reading I couldn't stop, all I wanted to do was lift, read, and eat. I'd purposely tell my buddies I wasn't feeling well and stayed home to reread sections of this book just because. Yes, this book is very technical, but at the same time I think of this book as complete. Tells you what to do, how to accomplish the movement, what to avoid, and how to readjust your misconception of deadlifts being "bad" for your back or even better, squats "destroying" your knees. Anything done incorrectly will damage or injure the human body, but performing the workout at hand correctly will strengthen and promote a stronger understanding of the human body as a whole, not as an isolated muscle group.