- ISBN13: 9781605295503
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
The Men’s Health Big Book of Exercises is the essential workout guide for anyone who wants a better body. As the most comprehensive collection of exercises ever created, this book is a body-shaping power tool for both beginners and longtime lifters alike. From start to finish, this 480-page muscle manual bulges with hundreds of useful tips, the latest findings in exercise science, and cutting-edge workouts from the world’s top trainers. Inside The Men’s Health B… More >>
The Men’s Health Big Book of Exercises: Four Weeks to a Leaner, Stronger, More Muscular YOU!
#1 by DF on June 24th, 2010
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There are an incredible number of exercises in the book. The quality of the photography is great and represents how to do the different exercises. The exercises are presented with multiple variations and easy suggestions such as changing the type of grip to vary the exercises. The only thing I would have improved on would have been to add a brief explanation of what effect on the muscles being exercised the variations provide. However, that is only a minor flaw in my opinion considering the vast amount of useful information the book provides. The book is an excellent buy.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by David B. Rice on June 24th, 2010
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I have bought a lot of exercise books over the years. The Men’s Health Big Book of Exercises is one of the best. This useful book has a fair amount of general information on diet, fitness, and training for specific sports, but what makes it stand out are its descriptions of individual exercises, photos, and versatility. The main part of the book is broken down by muscle group (chest, quads, hamstrings and glutes, upper and lower back, biceps and triceps, core). Each section has several exercises that use barbells, dumbbells, cables, or body weight, with good descriptions of how to do the exercise and good color photos. I don’t always trust myself to do a lift without instruction from an expert, but every new exercise I have picked up from this book has felt right and targeted the right muscles. I have used the book to fine-tune an existing workout, adding or swapping out individual exercise, but the Big Book is also packed with suggested workouts, including a series of 15-minute workouts for people who are new to lifting or have no time for elaborate workouts. There is also a section devoted to exercises that work several muscle groups at once. I have liked every workout I have tried, and am impressed that the book targets both the gym (with a section on the best way to get a good workout in when the gym is crowded) and the home. I have a bunch of dumbbells, and have focused on the dumbbell and body-weight exercises, but if you have a barbell set or cable machine at home you should find the book helpful, too. I am a runner and cyclist and drift toward the low-weight, quicker workouts, but there seems to be plenty here for the more serious lifter too.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by A. Walker on June 24th, 2010
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Where to begin? First thing that jumps out right away is the quality of the photography. Absolutely incredible. Next, the number of variations of well-known exercises is unbelievable (just the push-up variations alone are worth the cost of this book). I have been scouring the web for over a year looking for new ways to challenge myself in the gym. There are variations detailed in this book I have not seen anywhere else. This book is so comprehensive, I know I will learn something new every time I pick it up. The sheer volume of exercises shown in this book will keep me busy for quite some time.
My only regret is that I didn’t pre-order the women’s version as well. That will be my next Amazon purchase. I am over the moon with this book and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for new ways to push themselves in the gym. I would give it 10 stars if I could.
I think this would make a great gift for a personal trainer. What a wonderful resource for them to be able to continue to challenge their clients in new ways.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Susanna Hutcheson on June 24th, 2010
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While the photography isn’t the most important thing in a book, it is of keen value in a book of this type. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with what you see in the way of photos that fully explain the exercises. They’re most effective.
You’ll also find a large variation of popular exercises that have been around forever and remain valuable. You’ll even see the old push-up fully explained. And there’s no better exercise than that. But, you’ll also find some lesser-used exercises that can be very effective.
The author also discusses using the Swiss ball and the medicine ball for core exercises.
Actually, the number of exercises in this book is astounding. And knowing how to adjust your grip to hit different parts of a muscle is great knowledge.
In truth, most of this information is not new. But it is presented in a very effective way that can help you regain any losses you’ve had and to boost your gains.
Highly recommended.
- Susanna K. Hutcheson
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by S. S. Martinez on June 24th, 2010
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I think for the money you spend, this is a good value. The illustrations of the variations of the main exercises are great. The quick diet that is in the book is a quick start to get on the right track. I would purchase this product again, and would suggest it to anyone that has been to the gym and is looking to get out of a rut.
Rating: 4 / 5
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