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Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding: The Complete A-Z Book on Muscle Building |  | Author: Robert Kennedy
Publisher: Robert Kennedy Publishing
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: Har/Pstr
Pages: 800
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Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 8.7 x 2.4
ISBN: 1552100510
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.713
EAN: 9781552100516
ASIN: 1552100510
Publication Date: October 25, 2008
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 A Great Bodybuilding Book October 19, 2008
Frank M. Meyers (Shaker Hts., Ohio United States)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
Having seen every issue of Musclemag International since issue #1, I didn't expect to see anything new with the Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding. I am happily surprised with the great content of this book. It really is an encyclopedia. With chapter titles like The Key to Anabolic Growth, Synthol and Bodybuilding in the Golden Years this is a great book for beginners and veterans alike. Intense routines and a walk down the memory lane of bodybuilding make this one of the best bodybuilding books ever.
You get a workout just holding the book! November 30, 2008
smf
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
This book is beautiful! I have a large library of bodybuilding books and magazines collected from the 80's and I'm always looking for something new and different to add to my collection, which is not always easy since every book out there seems to be a repeat of something else.
The book is a hardback which makes it somewhat heavy and awkward to hold and I can see over time how the binding may start to get stressed and begin to break because of the weight. If it's placed on a sturdy shelf and cared for, it should never fall apart- but it's something to consider. I almost wish they would have just made it a paperback because books are meant to be read and therefore endure some level of abuse from time to time. Hopefully they will get a paperback version out there soon. Also, it has a dust-jacket which is a bit annoying because of course it's going to slip off and get torn over time.
The book covers almost every aspect of bodybuilding that I can think of, including history and famous bodybuilders (vital information for beginners to the sport), how to stretch safely (something most bodybuilders overlook from time to time), how to make money in the industry, contest preparation and promotion, mass gaining, "the pump", individual pro's workouts, nutrition, basic physiology/biology, a "question and answer" chapter in the back, side affects of steroid use, training injuries, etc.
Really there's nothing it doesn't cover, so a beginner to the sport would really get a lot out of this large book. I am a natural competitive female bodybuilder and am also a personal trainer, and still found this book to be informative and thorough and am proud to add it to my extensive collection of literature.
The pictures are mainly of male bodybuilders which is always disappointing because I think it's equally important to read about the history of women's bodybuilding and explain the differences in muscle building between men and women. There is a quick rundown of the beginning of female bodybuilding with a large picture of Cory Everson (page 24-25), but it's really only two pages long and gives a basic explanation of why female bodybuilding is not as popular (ie. extreme masculinity being a turn-off, etc).
I subscribe to MuscleMag International and have for years, so I'm used to the writing style and information that Robert Kennedy provides in his publications. The pictures in this book are some of the best I've seen in any book I own, and they are inspiring. As a trainer, I like to keep myself informed from a scientific viewpoint, but also from the perspective of the people I train. Most of them will pick up books like this looking for information and it's important that I know what they are reading to better guide and educate them. This is one book I would recommend to any client of mine who appreciates the bodybuilding lifestyle and is not turned off by the larger than life physiques in this book. It is thorough enough to educate a newbie- but to also shed some light on the bodybuilding counterculture that is truly fascinating and unlike any other sport in the world.
Great Encyclopedia December 18, 2008
Brad Nolan
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a MuscleMag Subscriber, I truly do believe in Robert Kennedy's knowledge, ideas, innovation, and all of the wonderful things he has brought to the world of bodybuilding. A great read for beginners and veterans alike, this encyclopedia is 792 pages full of knowledge. Although a couple of chapters may seem somewhat boring (such as describing the difference between dumbells and barbells), this book is an exciting read and hard to put down. Tons of knowledge, Robert Kennedy knows his stuff. I do wish, however, that more of the M.A.S.S. Phases would have been included in this encyclopedia. Only the first three were included, while there were over a dozen phases published in MuscleMag.
Fantastic read, tons of information for rookies and veterans alike!
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BODYBUILDING ! April 6, 2010
Ginger A. Keller (Florida)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I WILL KEEP IT SHORT AND SWEET ! I ORDERED THIS BOOK AND ARNOLD'S ENCYLOPEDIA OF MODERN BODYBUILDING AROUND THE SAME TIME ! THIS BOOK IS A WAY BETTER BOOK, MORE INFORMATIVE, BETTER PICTURES, AND A HARDCOVER INSTEAD OF A PAPERBACK ! ARNOLD'S BOOK IS GOOD BUT NOT THIS GOOD ! THIS IN THE ONLY BODYBUILDING BOOK ONE WILL EVER NEED ! FOR THE ANATOMY PART OF BODYBUILDING AND WHAT MUSCLE EACH EXERCISE IS WORKING, I WOULD BUY STRENGTH TRAINING ANATOMY BY FREDERIC DELAVIER 3RD EDITION ! THIS IS ALSO A VERY GOOD BOOK ! IF YOU HAVE THESE TWO BOOKS IN YOUR BODYBUILDING LIBRARY-YOUR BODYBUILDING LIBRARY WILL BE COMPLETE ! GOOD LUCK AND KEEP UP THE HARD WORK !!
I loved this book January 27, 2009
Burak Begen (Cleveland, OH)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I still don't own this book and that's a shame. I read it every time (1-2 a week) I go to Barnes and Noble and I truly love it. It has great and lots of information. Some parts might be intended for beginners but others help people like me to who like to create their own workouts, learn about the science behind and more on nutrition. It defines different training types (21s, Pyramids, Super Sets, Trisets, Giantsets, etc) clearly and tells their benefits and how to use them. It describes a lot of things scientifically. It also has a sample workouts from the best in the business. Every person has a unique body so you can't just use the same workout for everyone and expect the same results. So, you have to try different things to see which is best for yourself and this book helps you by giving variety and lots of ideas. I would definitely recommend if you like working out with weights - you don't even have to be a body builder.
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