4.46 avg rating — 5,226 ratings

"If you're only going to buy one book on bodybuilding, this is the one to get."

4.51 avg rating — 65 ratings

"This book's collection of 1800 free weight and machine-based exercises puts a definitive end to the excuse, "I'm bored with my workout"."

4.31 avg rating — 16 ratings

"Tons of great tips for maximizing your exercise performance."

4.40 avg rating — 93 ratings

"The best book for learning about rep ranges and holistic training."

4.28 avg rating — 118 ratings

"More great tips for specific exercises."

4.39 avg rating — 70 ratings

"The best (and only) overview of all the various bodybuilding-oriented training systems from the past century."

3.69 avg rating — 36 ratings

"Blunt, in-your-face and to the point. This book is not for beginners and only for those willing to work hard, consistently and push themselves to new levels."

4.14 avg rating — 137 ratings

"A very different kind of book. Story based. You'll read it over and over again, learning the core lessons of bodybuilding in the process. A true classic."

4.44 avg rating — 10,472 ratings

"Rippetoe would probably kill me for putting this on a bodybuilding list--however, if you're going to build a powerful, muscular physique, you need to start with strength. And start with correct form on the basic exercises. This is the book for that."

4.17 avg rating — 213 ratings

"Dave Draper is not only a truly insightful, life-long bodybuilder, but an excellent writer as well. Entertaining and informative."