Encyclopedia Of Muscle & Strength

Finally, a research-based book that covers all facets of optimizing the development of muscle and strength. Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength is a comprehensive training guide and reference that provides definitions of key terms and concepts, evaluations of equipment options including the top innovations, explanations of the role and importance of each muscle group, presentations of the best exercises for adding strength and mass, and descriptions and examples of many types of workouts and programs and their effects.

Choose from 255 exercises presented for 11 different muscle groups and the whole body. Proper technique for each exercise is tailored to the type of resistance used, be it free weights, weight machines, or body weight. Plus, each training program is rated according to workout duration, the projected timeframe for achieving measurable results, level of difficulty, and overall effectiveness. Muscle & Fitness senior science editor Jim Stoppani covers each topic in detail. His clear advice will help you conquer any problem or plateau you encounter. So build your knowledge base to build a better body. Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength is the ultimate resource for pinpointing and achieving the results you're seeking.

About the Author

Jim Stoppani, PhD, served as a postdoctoral research fellow in the prestigious John B. Pierce Laboratory and department of cellular and molecular physiology at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in skeletal muscle. Stoppani was awarded the Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award in 2002. Currently, Stoppani serves as senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines at Weider Publications in Woodland Hills, California. He is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). Stoppani received his doctorate in exercise physiology from the University of Connecticut in 2000.

Table of Contents

Part I. Training Essentials
• Chapter 1. Core Concepts
• Chapter 2. Training Variables
• Chapter 3. Training Cycles
• Chapter 4. Strength Training Equipment

  Part II. Training for Muscle Mass

• Chapter 5. Tactics for Building Muscle Mass
• Chapter 6. Programs for Building Muscle Mass
• Chapter 7. Training Cycles for Building Muscle Mass

  Part III. Training for Maximal Strength

• Chapter 8. Tactics for Maximizing Strength
• Chapter 9. Programs for Maximizing Strength
• Chapter 10. Training Cycles for Gaining Maximal Strength

  Part IV. Training Exercises

• Chapter 11. Chest
• Chapter 12. Shoulders
• Chapter 13. Back
• Chapter 14. Trapezius
• Chapter 15. Triceps
• Chapter 16. Biceps
• Chapter 17. Forearms
• Chapter 18. Quadriceps
• Chapter 19. Hamstrings and Glutes
• Chapter 20. Calves
• Chapter 21. Abdominals
• Chapter 22. Whole Body

Words of Praise

"Readers will appreciate the combination of plain facts and expert advice. Anyone looking to build muscle mass will appreciate this thorough, no-nonsense guide to proper strength-training technique."
Kirkus Reports - Health & Fitness
March, 2006