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Dumbbell Training for Strength And Fitness |  | Authors: Matt Brzycki, Fred Fornicola
Publisher: Blue River Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 160
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 0976336138
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.71
EAN: 9780976336136
ASIN: 0976336138
Publication Date: June 2006
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This is not your conventional how-to book. With an emphasis on safety, it thoroughly covers all aspects of proper strength training while simultaneously debunking certain myths and misconceptions such as explosive training and sport-specific training. The book shows how to perform nearly 50 exercises with dumbbells in a safe and effective manner. Unique to this type of book is the inclusion of more than three dozen dumbbell workouts that have been submitted by approximately 24 strength and fitness professionals from across the USA.
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 Much more than a book on dumbbell training February 24, 2007
Marc1000
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
In addition to listing an effective series of dumbbell exercises that work every muscle group, the authors provide important exercise guidelines. They discuss training frequency, how to perform a repetition properly, rest between sets, duration of training sessions and proper order of exercises. This not a generic, bland book- the authors are willing to give their viewpoints on controversies in exercise.
The book includes exercise routines from strength coaches such as Dr. Ken Leistner, Jeff Friday (strength coach for the Baltimore Ravens) and several strength coaches for NCAA division 1 schools.
The book is totally essential for anyone training at home, but will be of a great help to those training in gyms. In fact, some who train at gyms will be tempted to purchase a set of Power block dummbbells (dumbbells that go from 10-130 lbs and take up about 4 square feet) and skip their gym fees. After reading this book, you will gain a greater appreciation of the usefulness and versatility of training with dumbbells.
Get this book! You will not be disappointed.
Get The Book October 22, 2006
Elliott P. (North Carolina)
38 out of 40 found this review helpful
If your workout employs dumbbells (Powerblocks in my case), this book is a great resource.
Though Brzycki doesn't go into the depth of why HIT works as much as his other books (Maximize Your Training; A Practical Approach To Strength Training), the book does provide a reasonable background on training philosophy as well as rep, set and tempo recommendations.
The gem that sets this book aside from others are the thirty plus workouts from outstanding trainers at the high school, collegiate and professional level from all around the United States. Excellent stuff that will keep any training enthusiast happy for a long time to come.
Bottom line? Buy this book. It's well worth the investment in time, money and your health.
Great book worth the read if you train or want to start training on your own with dumbbells! April 15, 2006
K Web (NJ, USA)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Dumbbell Training for Strength And Fitness is a well-written and illustrated guide to safe and effective dumbbell training. If, like me, you've been training with dumbbells for years and prefer it to other training methods, this book will expand your knowledge base on dumbbell training and provide a ton of tips on technique you would typically get only from a very knowledgeable personal trainer. If you are just getting started, most importantly, this book will walk you through the proper technique for dumbbell training. I cannot stress enough, especially with dumbbells, the need for "safe" training for longevity and "effective" training to achieve the results that motivate you to keep training. Great book worth the read if you train or want to start training on your own with dumbbells!
Excellent Resource! November 19, 2006
J. Holt (Hendersonville, TN USA)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
This book is valuable to anyone who wants to get the best results from his/her strength routine, whether training at home or training in a gym. Not only does this book describe how to train correctly (good form, proper intensity, recommended volume, etc.), it also provides many sample strength training routines that cover the whole body. This book can also teach one how to train with barbells and machines. It is not just limited to dumbells.
I keep a copy of this book on the shelf above my desk and use it as a quick reference when training my clients and/or athletes. I highly recommend this book to any trainee or strength coach/fitness trainer.
Jeff Holt, M.Ed.
Professional Sports and Fitness Trainer
complete dumbbell training April 15, 2006
Charles W. Stephens
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I ordered the book with the intent of replacing my aging bowflex machine with adjustible dumbbells.The book surpassed my expectations by giving very good advice as to the advantages and disanvantages of their use---with solid training advice and many different routines.Overall I would highly recommend this book for a no nonsense guide to dumbbell training.
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