The Strength Training Anatomy Workout

When I first started working out several years ago, I started to learn about the muscles in my body. Weight training helped me connect the concept of "bicep" with the burning sensation I had after doing dumbbell curls. But as a non-elite, not-really-competitive runner, I still don't know much about weight training and muscular anatomy. Which is why this book is such a great resource.

There are three parts to this book. First, the authors discuss the whys and hows of strength training. I found this section to be the most valuable because I had otherwise no idea that the most important part of the repetition is the negative motion, and while I'd always done alternating unilateral lifts I didn't know what that was or realize that it's a show more better way to train for running than bilateral lifting.

The second part of the book lists all of the individual exercises. There are literally hundreds of exercises that are all well-explained, illustrated and have helpful hints for doing them properly. I can see myself using this as a guide for learning new exercises and revisiting old ones.

Third and finally, this book has a few programs tailored to specific sports. I think it's particularly useful to know what exercises I should do without having to sift through all of them on my own. The only part I didn't like about this section is the " Men's Strength" and "Women's Strength" sections. I would hope that in this day and age with amazing female athletes out there that a section in a newly published sports book labeled "Women's Strength" wouldn't focus on how to tone abs and glutes. But there it is. I think these sections would have been better labeled as "Body Building" and "Toning Exercises." show less

A Delavier illustrated strength book should be found in every training enthusiast's library. I relied on Strength Training Anatomy during my undergraduate and graduate studies in kinesiology (the study of human movement). This is a big step-up from the original book.

The reality is that two identical people can perform the same strength training regimen, and over time, they will look and feel completely different from each other. One person will have gained in strength, lean mass, and more; the other person will feel perhaps a bit stronger. This book targets effective strength training. It is not enough to just go through the traditional motions of bodybuilding. You need to recognize the movement, the muscles responsible for that show more movement, and how a small tweak can produce a sizeably different product.

As a certified Health Fitness Specialist with the American College of Sports Medicine, I highly recommend this book. Dedicated novices will learn through less trial and error. Intermediate lifters will shape and shake up their routines. show less

I considered myself extremely lucky when I found out that I was going to have a chance to review "The Strength Training Anatomy Workout" by Frederic Delavier. Yes, maybe I approached it from a biased point of view, but at the same time, that same bias and high expectation could have left me disappointed if this book had done nothing short of astounding me.

I am not disappointed.

Just the opposite.

I love this book as much, if maybe not more, than the previous companion "Strength Training Anatomy." I proudly use and display both books in my health library.

The diagrams are clear and detailed, educational and enlightening. The text is straight-forward and easy to understand. Most of all, the entire package is professional and full of show more practical and user-friendly knowledge. Each exercise has detailed explanations and diagrams showing exactly which muscles are worked, with examples that take into account real-world limitations and situations. This book also includes workout routines that can be followed precisely, or modified to fit your personal goals and lifestyles.

This book (along with its companion) speaks for itself. You will not regret owning it. show less

This book is excellent, and although Delavier promotes the disadvantages of working out at a gym, this book has been an invaluable tool for me at the gym and at home. I appreciate how Delavier is not so arrogant to suggest that his book is the ultimate resource in strength training, and even points out the disadvantages and advantages of each exercise. The advice that not all exercises are suitable for all body types allows the reader to truly design a suitable program for themselves.

This book acts as a personal trainer and the depictions of the exercises, along with the anatomy of the muscles utilized is an invaluable resource. I would recommend this book to a beginner or an advanced exerciser.

I picked this book up based off of the recommendation of my brother and I am really glad that I decided to go out and pick up a copy. The authors conveniently divide the book into three parts starting with an introduction into the basics as well as an overview of how to develop your own program. The next part focuses on exercises and includes numerous full color diagrams, tips, variation examples, and clear step-by-step instructions. In addition, the authors have categorized the exercises by muscle group. The third and final section delves into programming by giving the reader various weight lifting program examples.

I really enjoy this book and refer to it quite often due to its ease of use. The diagrams are extremely detailed and show more highlight which muscles are being used on a given exercise and they give the proper anatomy names. Be aware that most of the exercises in this book require a dumbbell set, pull-up bar, and/or resistance bands. However, there are quite a few included that the reader could do in the comfort of their own home. I work out at a gym so I was hoping for the inclusion of some exercises which require the use of machines, but this book does not include these types of exercises. This book is perfect for any beginner or intermediate level weight lifter. The authors do an awesome job at describing each exercise and keep things simple. This is not the type of book that you sit down and read from cover to cover. There are sections where this is necessary but the majority of the book is meant to be more reference oriented.

Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who is thinking about or recently got serious about weight lifting. It is an excellent tool for taking your program and fitness to a whole new level! show less

This is a very valuable resource for any bodybuilder or fitness minded individual. One of the authors Frederic Delavier is best known for his excellent illustrations in "Strength Training Anatomy" which depicted every muscle used during exercise. "The Strength Training Anatomy Workout" is a high quality addition to that first book. It shows the reader how to put the strength training principles into practice. What I really like about the workout edition is that the authors kept it pretty simple. You don't need tons of equipment to get in shape or perform the exercises described in this book. In fact, the authors even recommend you do these exercises at home. You don't even need a gym unless that's where you prefer to workout. I love how show more detailed every exercise is explained and the step by step full color pictures. I also really appreciated the included complete workout routines that are tailored to different fitness levels. Overall, it is a very informative book that I can highly recommend. Even if you think you know it all about bodybuilding this book is still a good refresher on proper technique which is key to success in weightlifting. show less

My husband is the jock in the family, and when he saw this book on my bedside table, he grabbed it. It has proven to be an excellent reference for both of us - the newbie and the experienced (but aging) athlete. The illustrations are particularly helpful. Knowing exactly which muscle I am exercising and how to move it has been very satisfying to this geek. My husband feels he's been able to tweak his regimen to maximize his results. This book is a keeper!