Andrew Stagmer Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Hey everyone what are some recommended books you all suggest reading as far as strength training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Wadle Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Most strength books are not full of a lot of information. Mostly good for inspiration, but not really applicable to the general population, except perhaps if you're more interested in powerlifting or O lifting, for which there are numerous good books. I do like Pavel's work, though it is limited in scope. Easy strength is a good one, combined authorship by pavel and dan john, esp if interested in application of strength towards athletics, as opposed to for its own sake. I found Antifragile, by Nassim Taleb to be fantastic, and while not directly related to strength training has a lot of applicability. Strength Training Anatomy is good for reference, as is the Anatomy of Movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Schmitter Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Here. After a few years ask again . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Tseng Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 These are the currently books I'm reading: Ultimate MMA Conditioning by Joel Jamieson - amazing, amazing book about conditioning and how exactly to train each of the 3 energy systems and what exactly the effects of heart rate is. Loved the book so much that I decided to buy a heart rate monitor (He trains MMA fighters but it's applicable to any sports.) First learnt about him when he happened to do a talk alongside Coach Sommer (and among others) in PaleoFX 2014. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007THMNXY/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0BATNJWD64MQR1GC1HBK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846 Heart Rate Training by Roy Benson and Declan Connolly - started reading it alongside Ultimate MMA Conditioning after I got interested in learning about heart rate http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Rate-Training-Roy-Benson-ebook/dp/B005JY32CK/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1414121085&sr=1-1&keywords=Heart+Rate+Training The Portable Greg Everett: Collected Articles 2005-2012 by Greg Everett - Greg Everett (Olympic weightlifting coach) made a book about the best essays he's put up, though temporarily pausing this book to finish the first two books. http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Greg-Everett-Collected-2005-2012-ebook/dp/B007MDFEWC/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1414121188&sr=1-4&keywords=greg+everett Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky - probably the definitive book on anything stress related, though reading this book slowly since I find it a bit dry for me. Might be on this one for a long time http://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Stress-Related-ebook/dp/B0037NX018/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1414121288&sr=1-1&keywords=why+zebras+don%27t+get+ulcers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Launchbury Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky - probably the definitive book on anything stress related, though reading this book slowly since I find it a bit dry for me. Might be on this one for a long time http://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Stress-Related-ebook/dp/B0037NX018/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1414121288&sr=1-1&keywords=why+zebras+don%27t+get+ulcers An interesting comment about the slow going - I read (most of) The Chimp Paradox (by Dr Steve Peters) a few years ago, and found it very interesting conceptually, but very hard going and difficult to follow. I got the same book on a free Audible trial recently, mainly because I'd lost the hard copy, and it was free. Much to my surprise I found it much easier to understand, follow, and digest listening to it during my commute. It's billed as the mind program that he used while resident psychiatrist with British Cycling/Team Sky. The blurb is: The Chimp Paradox contains an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you be happier and healthier, increase your confidence, and become a more successful person. This book will help you to:— Recognize how your mind is working— Understand and manage your emotions and thoughts— Manage yourself and become the person you would like to be http://www.amazon.com/The-Chimp-Paradox-Management-Confidence/dp/039916359X/ Personally I have known for years exactly what I needed to do to improve my strength and mobility, using Coach Sommer's and Kit's work. I know what works for me nutritionally. I don't need to know more about programming, exercises, tricks or 'secret' information to get there quicker. What I have always lacked is the ability to consistently apply myself to these things over time. Short term focus, I'm like a laser. Long term ...look, baby wolves! It's especially frustrating when you trust the program 100%, and you know that you are the problem for not sticking to it. I mean, how hard can it be to follow a simple exercise program that's laid out for you, or control what you put in your mouth!? The number of 'aha' moments I have had in the last couple of weeks have been very reassuring. Not least managing my kids when they kick off, and dealing with inconsiderate road users. Plus - If it's good enough for Sir Chris Hoy, Bradley Wiggins and Vicky Pendleton - then it's good enough for me! Those guys had to consistently work their socks off 24/7 for years. Edit: This would also be very useful for those (of us) who want to do too much, or move on too soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Léo Aïtoulha Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 https://zp130.infusionsoft.com/app/storeFront/showCategoryPage?categoryId=28 best e-books ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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