I want to get as many different perspectives as possible so I can come up with my own informed opinions on training. So I would love to hear about some good books out there. I’ve recently read Muscle Revolution by CW, CT’s Big Black Book of Training Secrets and am in the Middle of New Rules Of Lifting by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove.
What’s yours?
Supertraining by Mel Siff
I want to add that I do not think I over educate myself and under-train like some people. I am just looking to become more knowledgeable. Also, am an aspiring strength coach so books more scientifically dense would be benefical to me as well. Thanks!
I second Supertraining. I did find Heavy Duty II to be entertaining though.
I wouldn’t say that it’s my favorite of all time because there are a lot of good ones, but, I liked “Coan: The man, the myth, the method.” I liked it because it was the first book that motivated me to get serious about lifting. I’m sure that some people here will disagree with me, but it got me to program my training and think about what I was doing instead of wondering around the gym thinking about the next “machine” to use. No machines, for the most part, and good programming. Got me started on the right track.
Science and Practice of Strength Training by Zatsiorsky & Kraemer
The book doesn’t have any training programs per se, but if you’re the least bit curious about the biomechanics involved in strength training, I cannot recommend this book enough.
[quote]ctschneider wrote:
Science and Practice of Strength Training by Zatsiorsky & Kraemer
The book doesn’t have any training programs per se, but if you’re the least bit curious about the biomechanics involved in strength training, I cannot recommend this book enough.[/quote]
I liked this one, I’ve yet to read Supertraining but it’s definitely next on my list
Dinosaur Training is a great read.
[quote]Stone101 wrote:
I want to get as many different perspectives as possible so I can come up with my own informed opinions on training.[/quote]
Different perspectives, you say? 
Building the Classic Physique the Natural Way by Steve Reeves
Unleashing the Wild Physique by Vince Gironda
The Development of Physical Power by Arthur Saxon
Fitness is Religion: Keep the Faith by Ray Kybartas
(His claim to fame is being Madonna’s personal trainer, and the actual “how to train” info is run-of-the-mill stuff, but for a reminder of why you should enjoy working out, it’s pretty good.)
Also, just for fun (not for background research or anything. Honest. No, really) I just read Brother Iron, Sister Steel by Dave Draper. Lots of very cool info about bodybuilding before and during the Golden Era.
Beyond Bodybuilding by Pavel Tsatsouline
Supertraining is great if you have a master’s in mechanical engineering and a PhD in reading really dry, boring shit. In other words, I’ve read thermodynamics text books that were more engaging.
The best training books I’ve read are Starting Strength and Practical Programming, both by Mark Rippetoe and Lon Kilgore. I wish I had them when I started lifting.
BRAWN
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Great book by Stuart McRobert. I would say awesome for any one leaving the early stages and moving up to intermediate levels of knowledge and experience.
And a worthwhile read for anyone of any level.
Science and Practice of Strength Training by Zatsiorsky & Kraemer
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Bob Anderson - Stretching
There are too many training books to pick one but that Bob Anderson book is the shit!
[quote]Steel Nation wrote:
Supertraining is great if you have a master’s in mechanical engineering and a PhD in reading really dry, boring shit. In other words, I’ve read thermodynamics text books that were more engaging.
The best training books I’ve read are Starting Strength and Practical Programming, both by Mark Rippetoe and Lon Kilgore. I wish I had them when I started lifting.[/quote]
Hi Guys,
I have had Supertraining for 7 years and still haven’t read it.
Fact and Fallicies of Fitness by Siff is much more accessible.
“Best use of Supertraining is as a 1 board” -Dave Tate
Cheers
Chris
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So true. This is a book every serious trainee should have.