bodybuilding

Presents detailed anatomical illustrations showing what happens in the body during eight-four exercises, with suggested workouts at three training levels.

Explains how the muscles of the human body work and how to build them, providing instructions for and hundreds of step-by-step color photos of more than seventy exercises and variations, along with beginner, intermediate, and advanced programs and guidance on preparatory work.

Introduces weightlifting and strength building and discusses equipment, nutrition, safety, and the fitness benefits of these activities.

Mark Verstegen--who has trained professional athletes in sports including the football, baseball, and soccer--presents a guide to training for game day and life.

An illustrated overview of bodybuilding that chronicles the sport's history and presents instructions for getting started; basic, advanced, and competition training programs; analysis and exercises for each part of the body; and tips on competition, health, and diet.

Widely regarded as one of America's leading strength and fitness professionals, the author has won numerous natural bodybuilding titles and has been published or featured in virtually every major fitness magazine. In this book, he brings his expertise to everything needed for completing a total-body transformation in just six months.

Surveys the history of bodybuilding and profiles some notable participants in this sport.