Serious Strength Training

Whether you want to increase strength, gain power, or sculpt the ultimate physique, Serious Strength Training will help you maximize your goals.

Tudor Bompa, the man who revolutionized western training with his principle of periodization, presents

• 136 photos showing 68 of the most effective exercises,
• six detailed training phases,
• nutritional guidelines for each phase, and
• customized training programs for optimal muscle building.

Muscle development and shaping takes dedication, patience, and a solid understanding of training principles. Get the results you want with the proven programs in Serious Strength Training.

Tudor O. Bompa, PhD, revolutionized western training methods when he introduced his groundbreaking theory of periodization in Romania in 1963. After adopting his training system, the Eastern Bloc countries dominated international sports through the 1970s and 1980s. In 1988, Dr. Bompa applied his principle of periodization to the sport of bodybuilding. He has personally trained 11 Olympic Games medalists (including four gold medalists) and has served as a consultant to coaches and athletes worldwide.

Dr. Bompa’s books on training methods, including Theory and Methodology of Training: The Key to Athletic Performance, have been translated into eight languages. His training programs have been used in coaching certification programs around the world, and he’s received certificates of honor and appreciation from such prestigious organizations as the Argentinean Ministry of Culture, the Australian Sports Council, the Spanish Olympic Committee, and the International Olympic Committee.

A member of the Canadian Olympic Association and the Romanian National Council of Sports, Dr. Bompa is full professor at York University in Toronto, Ontario, where he has taught training theories for 25 years. He and his wife, Tamara, live in Sharon, Ontario, where he enjoys walking his dog, gardening, and watching old movies. He is a citizen of both Canada and Romania.

As a personal trainer, kinesiologist, and former bodybuilder, Lorenzo J. Cornacchia has conducted extensive electromyography (EMG) research to identify which exercises cause the greatest muscle stimulation and which could potentially cause harm. He publishes a regular column in Ironman magazine based on his research.

Cornacchia received his bachelor of arts in physical education and health from York University in Toronto, Ontario. A member of the Association of Kinesiologists of Canada and a resident of Toronto, he enjoys attending wrestling events and playing volleyball and tennis.