Resistance Training Instruction

by Everett Aaberg

Ensure optimal results for your clients with the most efficient training and teaching techniques for resistance exercise. Covering all the major muscle groups, Resistance Training Instruction provides all the tools to improve the function, performance, and appearance of your clients. Detailed illustrations combined with expert technical guidance demonstrate how to target specific muscles as well as the most efficient alignment, positioning, and lifting technique for each exercise. In addition, you will learn how and when to vary intensity, volume, recovery, and exercise sequencing to customize any routine. Organized by movement function, emphasizing the connection between technique and results, each exercise provides the -Step-by-step instructions for setup and technique -Guidance on monitoring, cueing, spotting, and coaching clients for the safest, most effective training -Full-color anatomical illustrations that depict muscle use throughout each exercise With sample periodized programs, Resistance Training Instruction demonstrates how to develop base strength, improve whole-body fitness, and design advanced split routines by selecting, combining, and sequencing the best exercises for each client. Used by the renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research to certify personal trainers, Resistance Training Instruction makes it easy to achieve maximum gains for all of your clients.

256 pages, 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.