Training for Mass

by Gordon LaVelle

The Second Edition of Training for Mass is now in print and available on Amazon.


The definitive guide for building Training for Mass is a comprehensive, intelligent guide for constructing effective and efficient weight training workouts. It also offers a scientific analysis of current popular weight training strategies, and demonstrates how the vast majority of workout routines are neither scientific nor effective.

Based on observations about how the human body responds to exercise, Training for Mass advocates a less-is-more approach, and shows how spending endless hours in the gym is counterproductive and even harmful--debunking the myth that building muscle requires a great investment of time.

Training for Mass is not a picture book; rather, it is filled with useful information. Nor is it a rigid scientific journal or text book; the author draws upon unusual examples and provides uncommon insight into the factors required for success in weight training.

213 pages, Paperback

First published July 13, 2007

Reviews

[Kris Heyden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought it was a good book. Big fan of hit training, big fan of Dorian Yates. Now a big fan of Gordon Lavelle.

[Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explores high intensity training from a philosophical perspective, picking apart alternative theories towards weight training. In terms of understanding the "why" behind HIT I recommend it; it doesn't delve too much into specific exercises and nutritional requirements though, but there is plenty written on those subjects.