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A well-illustrated guide to weight lifting that stresses caution and safety. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)796.41The arts Recreational and performing arts Athletic and outdoor sports and games Olympic sports Weights and weightliftingLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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Plenty of books on weight training are available, and whether this one ranks better or worse than average is not something I am qualified to judge. It does bear the label of Sports Illustrated, which could mean a lot. What's more Parker himself did engage in weight training, and photos of the author on his works of fiction over the years suggest that his efforts paid off impressively.
As for contents, the book presents a variety of exercises, organized by body region: neck & shoulders; arms; chest; back; waist; and legs. Likewise, a chapter focuses on "training programs for the beginner". Each of the exercises is accompanied with large photographs, in which a young man demonstrates the proper positions involved.
Having read this work, I am no stronger than before, but I have the nearly- unique distinction of having almost completed reading the written works penned by Robert B. Parker. ( )