Resistance Training Instruction by Everett Aaberg (1-Jan-2007) Paperback

by Everett Aaberg

For personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and other hands-on fitness professionals, explains safe and effective techniques for 73 resistance training exercises that target every major muscle group. Used by the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research to certify its trainers. No bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

Reviews

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I disagreed with the author's demonstration of the Bench Press in this text. I firmly believe based on my own training experience and the results achieved by my clients that the grip should be no wider than shoulders and that elbows can safely come below 90 degrees, i.e. barbell touching the chest. This will prevent overtraining the shoulders in the Bench Press and instead isolate upper and lower pectorals as well as the triceps.

Otherwise, this is a great resource with lots of essential exercises, clearly written explanations and cues, and helpful illustrations throughout.

[Heath · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book that does a great job of teaching proper technique for numerous resistance training exercises.