The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding

The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised
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The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding by Arnold Schwarzenegger is a comprehensive guide to bodybuilding, offering detailed insights into training techniques, nutrition, and expert advice for all fitness levels. The book is structured to help both beginners and seasoned athletes enhance their understanding of bodybuilding with accompanying illustrations and Schwarzenegger’s personal experiences. It serves as an informative resource for achieving physical transformation through dedication and proper methodology.
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You might enjoy this book if you are passionate about bodybuilding and seek comprehensive guidance from one of the sport's legends, Arnold Schwarzenegger. It offers in-depth insights into training routines, nutrition, and bodybuilding strategies, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced athletes looking to enhance their fitness journey.

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From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book—a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as “the bible of bodybuilding.”

Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars.

Plus, all the features that have made this book a classic are here:

  • Arnold's tried-and-true tips for sculpting, strengthening, and defining each and every muscle to create the ultimate buff physique
  • The most effective methods of strength training to suit your needs, whether you're an amateur athlete or a pro bodybuilder preparing for a competition
  • Comprehensive information on health, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help you build muscle, lose fat, and maintain optimum energy
  • Expert advice on the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries
  • Strategies and tactics for competitive bodybuilders from selecting poses to handling publicity
  • The fascinating history and growth of bodybuilding as a sport, with a photographic “Bodybuilding Hall of Fame”
  • And, of course, Arnold's individual brand of inspiration and motivation throughout

Covering every level of expertise and experience, The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding will help you achieve your personal best. With his unique perspective as a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title and an international film star, Arnold shares his secrets to dedication, training, and commitment, and shows you how to take control of your body and realise your own potential for greatness.

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The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding by Arnold Schwarzenegger is widely praised for its comprehensive coverage of bodybuilding techniques, detailed exercise descriptions, and motivational insights. Reviewers highlight its utility for both beginners and seasoned athletes, noting the rich combination of personal anecdotes, scientific explanations, and practical advice. With contributions from a legendary bodybuilder, the book is considered an essential resource for anyone serious about the sport.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780684857213

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 1999

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Illustration: 850 photos & line drawings t-o

Contributors:

  • With Bill Dobbins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 2608g

Pages: 832

About the Author

Arnold Schwarzenegger served as governor of California from 2003 to 2011. Before that, he had a long career, starring in such films as the Terminator series; Stay Hungry; Twins; Predator; and Junior. His first book, Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder, was a bestseller when published in 1977 and, along with his Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding, has never been out of print. He is the author of Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life and Arnold, a limited docuseries about his life, is currently streaming on Netflix.

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