Start with the free Dan John ebook “From the ground up”. If you like that, try out Mass Made Simple, and Never let go. Paul’s philosophy is similar to Wendler’s which I really like and agree with. Build a base of strength in the gym with volume and display that strength on the platform. Don’t get caught up with ego lifting and maxing all the time in the gym.
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Thanks I’ve been waiting for the base building manual to come out, i’ve been following Pauls blog for awhile now, and he does remind me of Wendler when he first wrote 531, and was real. I was just wondering about some of his other stuff as well. Dan John’s always a refreshing break, keepn it simple, had his stuff for years. thanks
Coan: The Man The Myth The Method.
[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
No love for Nate Green?[/quote]
Oh lord…LOLOLOL
[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:
Beyond Bodybuilding by Pavel Tsastouline changed my life.
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You saying this was enough to make me purchase the book lol[/quote]
T3hPwnisher is right on and I feel the same way.I’d have to add power to the people on that level as well.Ya I’m a Pavel fan.
LOL, I remember reading this line “When it comes to bodybuilders, also keep in mind that there is a big difference between looking good without trying, and getting photographed when you are
almost bursting from flexing” when i started lifting and thinking Pavel was full of it.
Attending a series of his workshops was an eye opening experience.
Before that, it took me a long time to understand the difference creating an illusion “on stage, under the lights” and getting “bigger and stronger” though varying degrees of the latter are needed for the former.
You only gain an appreciation for “pure wired strength” after youve been on the losing end of a streetfight (or getting your ass kicked on the amateur circuit arm wrestling table)
[quote]jppage wrote:
[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:
Beyond Bodybuilding by Pavel Tsastouline changed my life.
[/quote]
You saying this was enough to make me purchase the book lol[/quote]
T3hPwnisher is right on and I feel the same way.I’d have to add power to the people on that level as well.Ya I’m a Pavel fan.[/quote]
When I was younger I read a lot of weightlifting books, now I read selfrealization books, I’m reading one right now, all about goal setting, and life called ‘‘Life’s Greatest Lessons’’ Hal Urban One of the greatest books I’ve ever read period
I might be hated on for this but fitness and strength-wise I really enjoyed Solitary Fitness by Charles Bronson. Really got me interested in fitness and gives a good foundation to build upon in the gym, it was this book that set me off and to this day some of the exercises involved are still in my routine and I swear by them! Fitness bible IMO!
the new encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding by arnold
dinosaur training by brooks kubik
new rules of lifting by lou schuler and alwyn cosgrove
beyond bodybuilding by pavel
these are the ones i like a lot.
Really great Idea for a thread, I need to get reading as I have only read a handful of the books mentioned.
All the 5/3/1 manuals
Never Let go by Dan John
I need to read more.
In addition to some of those above (all 5/3/1 books, Keys to Progress, Brawn, Super Squats and John Christies book), I’d add:
Steel Reflections by Jim Steel
Book of Programs by Jim Steel
Dinosaur Training by Brooks Kubik
I also like Ian Ducketts books, he’s a former natural champion, Short and Sharp and The Bodyindesign Nutrition Manual being my favourites
I love Jim Steels Blog, haven’t read any of his books though
Secrets of Advanced Bodybuilders - while it’s a not comprehensive read, it offers up some very interesting guidelines regarding exercise sequencing and a concept called the ‘fatigue/ tension threshold’ .
Don’t be put off by the cheesy title. Toney Freeman named it as his favorite book on training and it was apparently used as a textbook to train the UCLA football team.
I like this thread idea, most of the books I’ve read have been covered but another good one is:
Train to Win – Martin Rooney
Also the Supple Leopard book from Kelly Starrett is a gold mine of information for fixing mobility, pain, and technique errors. I highly recommend it.
[quote]RedFive wrote:
I like this thread idea, most of the books I’ve read have been covered but another good one is:
Train to Win – Martin Rooney
Also the Supple Leopard book from Kelly Starrett is a gold mine of information for fixing mobility, pain, and technique errors. I highly recommend it. [/quote]
I have never read any of Rooney’s stuff but I have had him recommended to me as an author by some friends. Will have to check out.
I have a few books in my collection, but the one’s I always go back to are:
Beyond Bodybuilding by Pavel
Easy Strength by Pavel & Dan John
Beyond 5/3/1 by Jim Wendler
Purposeful Primitive by Marty Gallagher
[quote]AnytimeJake wrote:
‘‘Brawn’’ changed my life litteraly. Lots of good strength books, but this is the bible[/quote]
This is so true.
I don’t agree with everything in it nowadays however the message contained affected my training deeply and put me on the proper path.
Base Building by Paul Carter was just released yesterday. I will be getting it very soon.
Anyone read Triphasic Training by Cal Dietz and Ben Peterson? I saw it on amazon and it peaked my interest a little bit.
Squat every day - Matt Perryman was a great read.
I also have to say yes to the Dan John-books. Never let go was a true pleassure to read