A Practical Approach to Strength Training - Softcover

Brzycki, Matt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1935628135 ISBN 13: 9781935628132

Publisher: Blue River Pr, 2012

Synopsis

This fourth edition of A Practical Approach to Strength Training is a long-awaited update of the classic book that has been a widely used resource in the fitness industry, selling nearly 35,000 copies. Many of the chapters have been overhauled with the latest information on strength and fitness; new chapters have been added, including ones on anaerobic training, metabolic training, flexibility training, power training, weight management and several on nutrition.             

The book is 336 pages with more than 135,000 words and 300 photographs and describes nearly 100 exercises that can be done with free weights, machines and manual (partner) resistance.  The year 2014 will mark the 25th anniversary of its initial publication.

About this title

About the Author

Matt Brzycki, BS, has nearly 30 years of experience at the collegiate level as a coach, instructor and administrator.  His current role is the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Fitness at Princeton University.

He served in the US Marine Corps from 1975 to 1979, earning various distinctions including the Leatherneck Award (for rifle marksmanship), meritorious promotion to the rank of sergeant, Meritorious Mast, Drill Instructor Ribbon and rifle expert badge (3 awards).  After completing his four-year enlistment, Matt enrolled at The Pennsylvania State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education in 1983.

Matt has authored 8 books, co-authored 7 books and edited 2 books.  In addition, he has authored more than 450 articles/columns on strength and fitness that have been featured in 45 different publications.  Matt has given presentations throughout the United States and Canada and has been a guest on radio shows in Atlanta, Cincinnati and Phoenix.

He's a coadjutant (part-time lecturer) for the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies at Rutgers University, teaching a course in Principles of Weight Training.  Matt has co-developed two certification courses: the SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Fitness Specialist certification and the Youth Fitness Instructor/Trainer (YouthFIT™) certification.

Matt served on the Alumni Society Board of Directors for the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State from 2001 to 2007, chairing its Awards Committee during his final two years.  He was appointed by the governor to serve on the New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports as well as the New Jersey Obesity Prevention Task Force.

He finished first in the 200 (29.41) and 400 (1:05.81) in his age group (55-59) at the 2012 USATF New Jersey Open and Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships. His time in the 400 is below the qualifying standard of 1:06.40 for the 2013 Summer National Senior Games.

From the Back Cover

"Matt Brzycki is one of the few people I turn to for reliable and evidenced-based information in the area of strength training and exercise. There is no better resource for coaches, athletes, trainers, teachers and especially parents than the fourth edition of A Practical Approach to Strength Training. Without any reservation, I strongly urge you to read this book."

Dan Riley, MS
Retired NFL Strength Coach
Washington Redskins (1982-2000)
Houston Texans (2000-2009)

"For the better part of 25 years, Matt Brzycki's brilliant text, A Practical Approach to Strength Training, has been one of the most valuable and referenced resources of its kind. Now in its fourth edition, this masterpiece manual on every aspect of physical training should be in the library of every coach, health/physical education teacher and certainly everyone in the strength and conditioning profession."

Ken Mannie, MS, MSCC
Head Strength/Conditioning Coach
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

"In my opinion this is one of the most comprehensive and objective guides to strength training for muscular size and strength, athletic fitness and performance and overall health. A key text grounded in scientific evidence which you will find yourself referring back to for years to come."

James Fisher, MSc
Senior Lecturer, Sports Conditioning and Fitness
Southampton Solent University
Southampton, United Kingdom

"The fourth edition of A Practical Approach to Strength Training is another Matt Brzycki gem. From the inaugural edition in 1989, he has continued to make this book one of the best resources available for evidence-based strength-training guidelines and methods."

Tom Kelso, MS, MSCC, CSCS
Exercise Physiologist
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
St. Louis, Missouri

"Matt Brzycki has provided strength and fitness professionals, fitness enthusiasts and serious students of exercise science with the ultimate resource for intelligent and research-based information on strength training and conditioning. This updated edition is the most valuable book in my strength and fitness library."

Luke Carlson, MS, ACSM HFS
Chief Executive Officer
DiscoverStrength Personal Fitness Center, Inc.
Plymouth, Minnesota

"This book is a great resource and should be on the bookshelf of anyone in the physical education or coaching field."

Douglas Scott, BS, CSCS
Strength and Conditioning Coach/Fitness Education Teacher
The Pingry School
Martinsville, New Jersey

From the Inside Flap

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

1 Basic Anatomy and Muscular Function
2 The Physiological Basis of Physical Training
3 Genetics and Strength Potential
4 Strength Training
5 Strength Training for Females
6 Strength Training for Youths
7 Strength Training for Older Adults
8 Free-Weight Exercises
9 Machine Exercises
10 Manual-Resistance Exercises
11 Designing and Varying the Strength Program
12 Rehabilitative Training
13 Flexibility Training
14 Aerobic Training
15 Anaerobic Training
16 Metabolic Training
17 Power Training
18 Skill Training
19 Nutritional Training
20 Nutritional Supplements
21 Nutritional Quackery
22 Weight Management
23 A Primer on Steroids
24 Strength and Fitness Q&A

Appendix A: Summary of Free-Weight Exercises
Appendix B: Summary of Machine Exercises
Appendix C: Summary of Manual-Resistance Exercises

About the Author

Edition details

• Publisher: Blue River Pr
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1935628135
• ISBN 13: 9781935628132
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 336