Rowing Books: Training

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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.
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The exercise scientist who pioneered the concept of periodization, Bompa presents a six-phase training program that maximizes both strength and muscle definition. 273 illustrations.
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With over 20,000 copies in print, this book has become a staple in weight rooms across the country. Now, Brzycki, the strength and conditioning coach at Princeton, has updated his bestselling guide to improve muscular strength and conditioning. With new photos and information on the latest equipment and workout techniques, this edition will be around for many years to come.
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Anderson started running and cycling during the salad days of the fitness boom, when the goal was simply to go farther and farther. No one knew what all those miles would do for a body--or do to a body. One day he realized he could barely reach past his knees while sitting on the floor in a straight-legged position. His tight muscles thus revealed, he began a lifelong quest to figure out the secrets of flexibility.
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Detailing plyometric exercises for a variety of sports, this guide explains how plyometrics work and how to incorporate plyometrics into a comprehensive strength and power training program.
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