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It's more fun and more productive when you understand what muscles you're working and exactly how to work them to get the most benefit. I guess it's expected the reader will know the modifications. Also you'll find the muscles used in yoga and stretching, fitness in general. For example, if my back is bothering me, I try and plan exercises that will soothe and strengthen my back muscles and not further injure them.If I want more strength in my upper body, I want to train the muscles that will help me accomplish this in the fastest, most efficient manner.
But carefully read the information about the muscles and exercises you're going to do. And, you won't necessarily need to.But you will want to refer to it often. And when I plan my workouts, I like to plan them according to the needs of my muscles. That's why you need this book.There are other books on muscular anatomy. Fortunately, I do.
Then you can skim the rest if you like. So it's a book for everyone.Exercising without knowing what you're doing, what muscles you're working, is not a good idea. But I find this one to be the best.You'll discover how often and for how long you'll need to workout to accomplish your own unique goals. Keep in in your gym bag or your workout room and use it when planning your workouts for the week.The exercises in the book are mostly using your own body weight or simple free weights.
The muscles fascinate me. I hope you do to. If not, you need to invest in a book that shows the different modifications for those with injuries or limitations.I suggest you read at least the first part of the book. It's not a book you'll necessarily want to read cover to cover. I was a bit surprised, however, that the book failed to give modifications for many of the exercises. Only a few use machines. That's why I find this book so helpful.The book shows you all of the muscles that a person uses in most all compound and isolated weight bearing exercises.
So you can select the ones you want and for which you're equipped.This is an excellent reference and I highly recommend it to you.- Susanna K. You'll also learn how to deal with injuries. Unfortunately, most books of this type have the same failing. So always keep it handy. Hutcheson
This is an Excellent Reference and Training material that helps you see All the multiple muscle type effects of each individual workout you use and which ones you may want to use or avoid depending on your circumstances. This book,IMHO,is Not difficult to understand and has a Lot of Bang for the Buck compared to other mediums that I explored here at Amazon. If it looks good after you check it out a little,I'd go for it :)
This book is just the perfect companion for my husband's work-out routine. You don't have to be a biology major to appreciate the relevance of understanding how human anatomy and weight training go hand in hand. All strength and weight trainees should get this book as a guide to working out.
Este libro es muy técnico pero dirigido al público en general, se entiende todo muy bien, explica de manera agradable la conformación del aparato músculo esquelético incluyendo gráficos explicativos. De manera muy amena se conocen los músculos a trabajar su ubicación y brinda orientación sobre cómo ejecutar en forma correcta algunas rutinas; es un libro muy bello con sus dibujos y su lenguaje muy asequible. Lo recomiendo altamente.
I find this book useful on two levels. On one level, I have used it to deepen my own knowledge and make sure that I am targeting where I wish. On another level, it has allowed me to show my teenage son exactly which muscles are being worked by which exercises. I like the author's emphasis on functional strength.
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