Books

[LIVEHARD]

I just purchased on sale

The Arnold Schwarzenegger Encyclopedia of modern BB

Also The Robert Kennedy ( muscle mag ) Encyclopedia of BB

Both are the latest editions and the cost was minimal

Any Input ???:fback

Who has read either one of these book and what do you think of them ??

[Skyblob]

I have the Arnold one .. i download it for free and it's only entertaining for me.. nothing new he really learns me lol

[LIVEHARD]

I have the Arnold one .. i download it for free and it's only entertaining for me.. nothing new he really learns me lol

So you's did'nt learns notting ?? Check your post LOL

[Skyblob]

-_- well its always the same thing they say in books! and I read before asking questions.. so I rarely post because i know there is an answer for my question somewhere.

[LIVEHARD]

-_- well its always the same thing they say in books! and I read before asking questions.. so I rarely post because i know there is an answer for my question somewhere.

Tease bro !!!!!!

[Skyblob]

Tease bro !!!!!!

I know! :lick :flagC

[_Ragnar_]

I loved arnies encyclopedia when i was 13 and starting out. I used to read it for hours on end.

[CanadianIron]

It all starts to sound the same after a while of reading, there is no replacement for time spent in the gym learning what works for your body. I might be going out on a limb here, but if you've been training for more than a few years, you shouldnt need books anymore.

[Ritch]

I had the encyclopedia. Like every other book I `ve ever lent to somebody, I never got it back. It`s cool for the history and the pic describing exercises. Lot`s of oldschool pics. It`s nice to have, but the training and especially nutrition advice is just no good. Training 6 times a week, twice a day for 2 hours each time... I just don`t know how he did it.

The best book I ever had (notice had, never got it back) was the P.O.F. book. Positions of Flexion... It basically advocates doing 3 exercises per bodypart, 2 sets each. High intensity style. One compound movement done first to push max weight, next is a stetching movement, the a peak contraction movement. I grew fast using this method and is still the backbone of how I train today. Volume just dosen`t work for me.

[powerrack]

I read the original Arnold book and the modern versions, just good for pics, that is about it.

Oh yah, for just reading, not really learning exercises and diets, try reading Flex Wheeler's book Flexability, it was pretty good.

[devo09]

all of lyle mcdonalds books are great if your actually interested in some of the physiology behind diet/fat loss. Especially the "stubborn fat solution"

[LIVEHARD]

all of lyle mcdonalds books are great if your actually interested in some of the physiology behind diet/fat loss. Especially the "stubborn fat solution"

Cool !!!!! thanks :hu

[4031]

I had the encyclopedia. Like every other book I `ve ever lent to somebody, I never got it back. It`s cool for the history and the pic describing exercises. Lot`s of oldschool pics. It`s nice to have, but the training and especially nutrition advice is just no good. Training 6 times a week, twice a day for 2 hours each time... I just don`t know how he did it.

The best book I ever had (notice had, never got it back) was the P.O.F. book. Positions of Flexion... It basically advocates doing 3 exercises per bodypart, 2 sets each. High intensity style. One compound movement done first to push max weight, next is a stetching movement, the a peak contraction movement. I grew fast using this method and is still the backbone of how I train today. Volume just dosen`t work for me.

I also liked the P.O.F. book by Steve Holman, very good book imo

there are two other books i also like Serious Strength Training by Tudor Bompa and Sliced by Negrita Jayde( a really good book about competition dieting)

[C-money]

when i was younger i must have read thru arnies encyclopedia 50 times.. great book..now i read it i wish there was a bigger section on AAS and his usage.. very small portion of the book he talks about it

[theboss]

Arnolds book is good...its on the shelf at home.
I appreciate the physiques in it as well as old BB books and mags more than todays.

[Ritch]

I also liked the P.O.F. book by Steve Holman, very good book imo



Did I lend it to you by any chance?

[cheesesteak]

I have the Arnold Encyclopedia. I like it because it's THE book that every bodybuilder has to own.

I read Dave Draper's book "Brother Iron, Sister Steel" and it was more informative. I might eventually buy it.