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The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding: The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised [Paperback]

Arnold Schwarzenegger , Bill Dobbins
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Nov 5 1999
From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book -- a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as "the bible of bodybuilding."

Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars.

Plus, all the features that have made this book a classic are here:

  • Arnold's tried-and-true tips for sculpting, strengthening, and defining each and every muscle to create the ultimate buff physique

  • The most effective methods of strength training to stilt your needs, whether you're an amateur athlete or a pro bodybuilder preparing for a competition

  • Comprehensive information on health, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help you build muscle, lose fat, and maintain optimum energy

  • Expert advice on the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries

  • Strategies and tactics for competitive bodybuilders from selecting poses to handling publicity

  • The fascinating history and growth of' bodybuilding as a sport, with a photographic "Bodybuilding Hall of Fame"

  • And, of course, Arnold's individual brand of inspiration and motivation throughout

Covering every level of expertise and experience, The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding will help you achieve your personal best. With his unique perspective as a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title and all international film star, Arnold shares his secrets to dedication, training, and commitment, and shows you how to take control of your body and realize your own potential for greatness.


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Arnold Schwarzenegger hasn't competed as a bodybuilder since he won the Mr. Olympia title in 1980, but he remains the sport's No. 1 icon. He hosts an annual bodybuilding contest in Columbus, Ohio, and allows a column to be ghost-written under his name in a muscle magazine. Today's bodybuilders may have bigger muscles than Arnold ever did, but everyone inside and outside the iron game gives him credit for exponentially broadening the popularity of physique training.

With this updated Encyclopedia (it was originally published in 1985), Schwarzenegger wraps his huge arms around the entire sport. He hits the history of bodybuilding, the champions (he's quite generous in his praise of predecessors, contemporaries, and successors alike), the training systems. Some of the information is more bodybuilding lore than science; for example, exercises are said to "expand the rib cage" or develop the "inner" or "outer" chest, all physiological impossibilities. But they're still good exercises, and the book includes every movement imaginable for every muscle group.

If you love the sport of bodybuilding, you'll want this book in your library, if for no other reason than to feast your eyes on the hundreds of photos of the best physiques in the history of the sport. And, in a pinch, the 800-page encyclopedia can fill in nicely for a missing dumbbell. --Lou Schuler --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger served as governor of California from 2003 to 2011. Before that, he had a long career, starring in such films as the Terminator series; Stay Hungry; Twins; Predator; and Junior. His first book, Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder, was a bestseller when published in 1977 and, along with his Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding, has never been out of print since.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Paul E
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This is an excellent book for the would be bodybuilder. It provides indepth information on training programmes and outlines a multitude of exercises and training techniques that can help boost your progress. It can also be viewed as more of an inspirational tool because of the fantastically detailed pictures of all the top bodybuilders rather than a concise exercise physiology book but it will provide individuals with a sound base to become proficient 'muscle builders'.

There seems to be a lot of confusion in the earlier reviews concerning the use of 20 set's per body part? If for example you are aiming to build your thighs, this would involve 5 sets of squats, the first set being a warm-up set, 4 sets of lunges, the first set being another warm-up set, 4 sets of leg extensions, 4 sets of hamstring curls and finally 3 sets of deadlifts, which totals 20 sets for your thighs. Arnold clearly advocates the use and gradual progression of his recommended training programmes, that are aimed at beginner level right through to advanced. Now if you follow this as Arnold states, you will not end up doing 20 sets per bodypart until you reach the more advanced levels, which can sometimes take years of training to comfortably achieve.

Bodybuilding can be an extremely difficult and demanding sport depending on what level you are currently participating at. The use of behind the neck presses and behind the neck lat pulldowns etc. is questionable and have been proven to aggravate the shoulder complex but we have to take into consideration the fact that these are actually 'sport specific exercises' and like many other sports like karate which advocate ballistic stretching and athletics with explosive power movements such as heavy partial squats, they belong in the relam of the sports they were designed specifically for and not in recreational training programmes designed to reduce weight and improve tone.

The only downfall I see concerning the book is the sparsity of text in the injuries section, which deserves much more attention. However, this book is excellent and belongs in your bodybuilding arsenal. It will provide you with inspiration, motivation and the knowledge to help you succeed and I highly recommend that you purchase it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Mar 12 2013
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
First of all if your looking to get big,lose weight and toned this is the book you want, just lifting it is a workout lol, it arrived quickly and the condition was mint very pleased with this and can't wait to try my next routine.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A little bit rough around the edges Feb 6 2013
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I rated it a 5/5 because of the content. I would in fact rate the physical book a 2/5 because i ordered it new and when i received the book it looked new in terms of the pages but the covers had been hit and bent and what not giving it a used apperance aside from that i was fairly satisfied with the purchase.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting; fun to read
This is a great book for those curious about the history and practice of bodybuilding. Schwarzenegger is (obviously) a fascinating man with plenty of great stories from his years... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mister Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest work out book
This book has everything you need for a healthy workout, nutritional plan, knowledge about your body and living a healthy life style. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Alo
5.0 out of 5 stars Intense
I am only about halfway through this book but already I can see that it will be a staple in my fitness program. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ian
5.0 out of 5 stars the most comprehensive bodybuilding book out there!
First of all, I couldn't believe the discount price I got from buying this from Amazon a few weeks ago. Retail price is $39.99, and I got it for $26 at my doorstep! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Blinko514
5.0 out of 5 stars tons of great infos and very easy to understand
i totally enjoy reading this book. it's fresh and absolutely not "dry" boring stuff. the way arnold describes things it is very very easy to understand and it makes it easy to read... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Peggy Volmer
4.0 out of 5 stars An essential reference
I was wondering which book to buy; Robert Kennedy's Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding, or Schwarzenegger's new encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding. Read more
Published on Jan 22 2010 by Claire Benard
5.0 out of 5 stars Bonne transaction
Livre vraiment genial, que j'avais déja et que je recommande a tous.
Il vaut facilement 80 $ en magasin et est vraiment un '' Most'' de l'entrainement. Read more
Published on Dec 16 2009 by Francois Marcotte
4.0 out of 5 stars good book
This is a great book for all levels of body building interest tons of pictures stories and text
a must have for any one getting into and getting serious about the sport of... Read more
Published on Dec 2 2009 by Stephen Gilbert
5.0 out of 5 stars If you want results...
Even though this book is one of the longest I have ever read.. it was also the most easy to read. Arnold knows how to talk to the regular guy who has no idea what he is doing and... Read more
Published on Jun 3 2009 by Mitchell Goldthorpe
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for life-long fitness
Like it says, this book has everything you need to know about muscle fitness. Cardio alone will not keep you strong and healthy into old age; you must pump your muscles. Read more
Published on April 4 2009 by Arnold Knows Best
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