Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training

by NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association

Created by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Online Video, is a practical resource for current and aspiring strength and conditioning professionals and personal trainers. With unmatched visual demonstration of a variety of free weight and machine exercises, the text is a valuable tool for those preparing for an NSCA certification exam and for others who design programs for athletes and clients of all ages and fitness levels.

This updated reference is the most comprehensive collection of resistance training technique available. The revised fourth edition contains the Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Online Video, is organized by body region, with parts I through IV covering total body, lower body, upper body, and anatomical core exercises. Part V highlights exercises using alternative modes and nontraditional implements. Every chapter contains a table that describes each exercise’s concentric action, predominant muscle groups, and muscles involved, enabling readers to understand the impact of the exercises on each body region. To reinforce fundamental techniques, the text includes guidelines related to general safety, tips for breathing and spotting, preparatory body position, and weight belt recommendations.

Exercises are explained through sequential instructions and photos to ensure that readers will learn the safest and most effective technique. Accompanying checklists identify the correct grip, stance, body position, and range of motion for each exercise. Online videos demonstrate proper technique as well as common errors so that users can recognize incorrect techniques and make appropriate adjustments.

With 100 resistance training exercises and online video demonstrations, Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training is the most authoritative and current resource in teaching safe and effective resistance exercise technique.

A code for accessing online videos is included with all new print books.

Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.

Genres: Fitness, Reference, Health

280 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[Keenan Valverde · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this book was not very entertaining, it helped me learn some of the techniques of lifting and exercising and how to properly do it while staying safe. This book would also be good for someone to read if they are wanting to get into lifting or exercising. If you do not know what lifts and exercises to do or how to do them, this would be a great book to read.

[. · Rating 1 out of 5]

* Very general, the book has not focused on anything. It's partly strength training and another part basic bodybuilding exercises.
* Information in this book is very brief and sometimes incorrect/inaccurate.
* It does not provide enough information to do squat and deadlift exercises safely.

[mrudyunco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Reference for Resistance Training

The linked videos alone are worth the cost of this book. I highly recommend it for anyone serious about proper technique!

[Rose Hillen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for school. A good guide for new exercise science majors- goes into the prime movers and breaks down the exercises really well. Wish it had more exercises in it but it's a great start.

[J.L. Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good, comprehensive list of standard exercises used in exercise programming. A useful general resource to have on hand in a reference library, but will help with the CSCS or NSCA-CPT tests, as it goes into detail about common (and some not so common) errors and their corrections.

[Jesse Mcmeekin · Rating 3 out of 5]

VERY basic information here, but a good foundational book if you need it.

[Joseph Musyoki · Rating 1 out of 5]

Needs more depth... for beginners