Monster Mass
Written with the hardgainer in mind, Beyond Brawn Monster Mass Review contains simple, straightforward and sensible advice on how to build up your body, build strength and develop your physique. And the author is no armchair quarter back In the book McRobert details the training cycle that allowed him to accomplish an impressive strength feat A set of 20 deadlifts with 400lbs.Despite the hypedup title, this book details a sensible plan guaranteed to pack muscle mass on even the skinniest kids. While 30lbs of muscle in six weeks is a stretch, anyone who follows the 20rep breathing squats plus gallon of milk per day routine from this book will definitely put on weight and build strength. Like all the books on this list, Super Squats does a great job of emphasizing just how important HARD WORK is when trying to build muscle.
Bill Starr was the strength and conditioning coach for the 1970 Superbowl champion Baltimore Colts. And he was Olympic and powerlifting champion. In short, the man knows his stuff. This book was written for football players but the advice applies to anyone wanting to get bigger, stronger and faster. Starrs legendary training program contains just three main exercises the squat, bench press and power clean but many men have built massive muscle and strength on Starrs routines.Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training. By Mark Rippetoe & Lon Kilgore
The second edition of Starting Strength was published in 2007... so how did this book sneak into my top five classic texts In my opinion, 30 years from now, this book will still be one of best books for weightlifters. Consider it an instant classic. What makes this book so good For one, much of the content of this book is based on classic weight training principles. In fact, the author of Starting Strength was coached by Bill Starr himself.
But the beauty of this book is in the highlydetailed descriptions how to properly perform the basic exercises. A fullsquat may look like a simple movement but I can't remember the last time I saw anyone in the gym perform a correct squat. Starting Strength devotes over 80 pages to the proper squat form. And while proper form may not sound like the most glamorous topics, this is crucial information. Because using proper form allows you to lift more weight and make faster strength gains. And ignoring proper form sets the stage for painful and debilitating injuries. So if you want to build strength, add muscle and develop a stunning physique, find room on your bookshelf for these five classic books.
