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Bodybuilding: From Heavy Duty to SuperSlow
There's more than one way to build muscle...
Learn about all of the bodybuilding strategies from the past century.
Bodybuilding: From Heavy Duty to SuperSlow takes you through the evolution of bodybuilding training, from early 20th century circus strongmen to the latest muscle-building techniques of today. Learn how to harness these concepts to build muscle faster than you thought possible.
Learn About 14 Different Bodybuilding Training Systems
In this book you?ll learn diverse training strategies, including:
Volume Training
Peripheral Heart Action Training
High-Intensity Training
Periodization
The Bulgarian Method
Pre-Exhaustion Training
Heavy Duty
The Weider System
The Hardgainer Method
SuperSlow
Holistic Training
Power Factor Training
Positions of Flexion
Static Contraction Training
Dozens of Training Routines and Workouts
Each training system is fully explained and includes sample workouts to get you started. Don't keep training the same way every time you workout!
Learn about all of the bodybuilding strategies from the past century.
Bodybuilding: From Heavy Duty to SuperSlow takes you through the evolution of bodybuilding training, from early 20th century circus strongmen to the latest muscle-building techniques of today. Learn how to harness these concepts to build muscle faster than you thought possible.
Learn About 14 Different Bodybuilding Training Systems
In this book you?ll learn diverse training strategies, including:
Volume Training
Peripheral Heart Action Training
High-Intensity Training
Periodization
The Bulgarian Method
Pre-Exhaustion Training
Heavy Duty
The Weider System
The Hardgainer Method
SuperSlow
Holistic Training
Power Factor Training
Positions of Flexion
Static Contraction Training
Dozens of Training Routines and Workouts
Each training system is fully explained and includes sample workouts to get you started. Don't keep training the same way every time you workout!
- GenresFitness
120 pages, Paperback
First published July 10, 2012
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92 people want to read
About the author
Craig Cecil
8 books13 followersCraig Cecil has been involved in sports and the science of exercise since his days of high school athletics in baseball, through his collegiate career in NCAA Track & Field, to his devotion to weightlifting and bodybuilding pursuits over the past 20 years. During that time, Craig has trained with professional athletes, as well as multitudes of dedicated, ordinary individuals just wanting to build lean, muscular body weight.
Craig is a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association and holds an MBA from Loyola University of Maryland.
Craig is a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association and holds an MBA from Loyola University of Maryland.
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March 12, 2013
Hello,
I'm the author of this book and wanted to give you a little insight beyond the book description.
First, if you are interested in bodybuilding or have been for some time, you'll probably know that there has never been a book written that encompasses all of the diverse bodybuilding training systems and techniques that have evolved over the past century. This book does that. Along the way, I always try to make the reading experience enjoyable through stories, and make the practical application worthwhile through many examples and guidelines.
I started my journey and education into bodybuilding over two decades ago. And, as the owner of practically every book written on this topic, I can ensure you that you'll save a lot of time and money with a Cliff's Notes type approach to the field, as I've presented here.
If you enjoy this book, and are really serious about packing on the muscle, I think you'll find my book "Supermen: Building Maximum Muscle for a Lifetime" valuable as well. That book is all nuts and bolts and summarizes exactly what has worked for both myself and for the hundreds of individuals I've trained over the years.
I'm the author of this book and wanted to give you a little insight beyond the book description.
First, if you are interested in bodybuilding or have been for some time, you'll probably know that there has never been a book written that encompasses all of the diverse bodybuilding training systems and techniques that have evolved over the past century. This book does that. Along the way, I always try to make the reading experience enjoyable through stories, and make the practical application worthwhile through many examples and guidelines.
I started my journey and education into bodybuilding over two decades ago. And, as the owner of practically every book written on this topic, I can ensure you that you'll save a lot of time and money with a Cliff's Notes type approach to the field, as I've presented here.
If you enjoy this book, and are really serious about packing on the muscle, I think you'll find my book "Supermen: Building Maximum Muscle for a Lifetime" valuable as well. That book is all nuts and bolts and summarizes exactly what has worked for both myself and for the hundreds of individuals I've trained over the years.
April 21, 2013
This book has pretty much everything you need to know about bodybuilding. It has information about the history of bodybuilding to the explanation of the different bodybuilding techniques. It shows how different bodybuilding techniques have developed so that the reader can decide which bodybuilding technique suits their needs. The author also encourages the reader to adapt the different methods to their training routine. And he also reminds the reader that over time they should use a variety of different methods in order to develop their body to its potential. This book is a must read for anyone who has an interest in fitness and bodybuilding.
November 18, 2012
I've been on a very big health kick since the summer. This ranges from eating right to hitting the gym 5 times a week.
During this time, I've bought A LOT of fitness books designing my diet and routines. This is one of those books that I bought.
This is hands down one of my favorite fitness / workout books. This isn't just your standard book that gives you a workout routine and tells you to follow it. This book breaks down the history of body building which teaches you where these routines came from and how they have evolved to what they are today.
5 stars!
During this time, I've bought A LOT of fitness books designing my diet and routines. This is one of those books that I bought.
This is hands down one of my favorite fitness / workout books. This isn't just your standard book that gives you a workout routine and tells you to follow it. This book breaks down the history of body building which teaches you where these routines came from and how they have evolved to what they are today.
5 stars!
February 21, 2013
This is probably the most informative book I have ever read on all methods of bodybuilding. Some dating to the sixth century.
While I am not a body builder - my husband definitely loves it, and even though his highly injured back does not allow him to achieve Craig's own results - he still loves everything that has to do with working out.
Thus I'm planning to plant this book on his kindle when he sleeps. Definitely an interesting read and incredibly informative.
I just wish it had pictures :)
Craig did a great job writing this book.
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While I am not a body builder - my husband definitely loves it, and even though his highly injured back does not allow him to achieve Craig's own results - he still loves everything that has to do with working out.
Thus I'm planning to plant this book on his kindle when he sleeps. Definitely an interesting read and incredibly informative.
I just wish it had pictures :)
Craig did a great job writing this book.
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January 22, 2015
Great overall book especially if you have been away from the world of fitness for a while like I have. Great refresher for me as I was a personal trainer in my late teens and early twenties. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is just getting into bodybuilding or for someone like me who is getting back into shape after a long layoff.
September 2, 2013
What a comprehensive guide to the numerous bodybuilding protocols.
Really well explained and probably just the right level of detail for most people.
It isn't a training guide so be aware of that, but it will give you numerous ideas and allow you to develop your own training plan, adapt an existing one and give dozens of ideas to blast problem areas.
Really well explained and probably just the right level of detail for most people.
It isn't a training guide so be aware of that, but it will give you numerous ideas and allow you to develop your own training plan, adapt an existing one and give dozens of ideas to blast problem areas.
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