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Blood and Guts

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After reading this book (and gawking at the photos) you'll say to yourself," It can't be that simple!". Dorian has truly taken the mystery out of bodybuilding. He has broken it down into the basic elements; eating right, training correctly, resting, and employing intensity in your workouts. The first three elements you can get directly from this book. The intensity factor you have to experience. Get Dorian's video!! Once you SEE how he trains, you'll know what intensity is. Then you will have the complete formula to achieve all of your lifting goals. How you choose to use it is up to you.

I've read several books and magazines by bodybuilding pros who want to voice their training views and opinions. The disapointment with other authors was they just repeated what other bodybuilders wrote. Nothing original. Dorian Yates' approach to bodybuilding is familiar - Mentzer's approach - but superior. I've been following Dorian Yates' career since he was crowned Mr. Olympia. His rate of improvement from year to year is phenomenal. I know some people might say that it just the drugs, I disagree. Yates' philosophy and inner drive is what makes him constantly improve. Today - 1998 - other pros now follow his hardcore, intense approach. In the world of bodybuilding: Yates is the leader and everybody else is a follower. Even though this book was published in 1993 his methods have remained the same. In my opinion, follow someone's advise if it works, if it doesn't ,throw it out! I would recommend this book to only those who are ready to follow an intense program. Wimps not need apply. I read this book in a day. I couldn't put it down. Pick up a copy and you'll see a difference in body, attitude, and desire. "Two thumbs and a lat spread way up!!"

If you're into bodybuilding you need to read only 4 books: Optimum Sports Nutrition, Beyond Brawn, Big Beyond Belief and Blood and Guts. That's all you need. Abreviated routines is name of the game if you train anabolics-free.

Dorian shares his view in a very humble, no bull manner. He also emphasizes the fact that one's character and integrity is what matters much more than the amount of muscle mass one caries around, something Arnold never paid much attention to.

Dorian Yates is the living & breathing example of true Bodybuilding Training & Intensity. Very few people ever experience such will-power to the point of self-destruction. I can identify with his training intensity as I have lifted weights & semi-pro 'body-built' for the last 20 years. Dorian is such an inspiration to me & his book is THE ultimate in bodybuilding training. Arnold would talk trash but Dorian would let his body do the talking on stage!!! I love it! I saw Dorian guest pose a few years back in Chicago at the Jr USA, I have never seen such an impressive physique. I have never seen such a HUGE, AWESOME bodybuilder in my life! And probably never will again. I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning what REAL bodybuilding is. If you can find one of his books available that is. P.S. Buy Dorian's video - You will freak out!!!

-MARK RENTAS

The Blood and Guts is the most inspirational bodybuilding book out there. I have never read a bodybuilding book that emphasizes on honor and respect. If you take out all stories about bodybuilding in this book, you might think it's a book about self-help. "...be honest, be of good character and be a person of your word. Those attributes will take you far."

The book shows the history of Mr.Yates's competition in the competitive world of bodybuilding with photos (more than 50% of the book is photos). It gradually shows the progress of his muscle building. It has some photos of when he began bodybuilding, and it gave me a hope to be the best I can be; he wasn't big at the beginning just like everybody. Mr.Yates believes that you can surpass a bodybuilder of superior genetic and less determination even though you believe you have inferior genetic if you have twice the determination. He believes anybody can go beyond their genetic potential with hard work. So demand the very best of yourself.

Doing things one at a time has been his doctrine of success. He believes a big success is the sum of little successes all combined. I, too, believe this strongly. For example, to grow one inch muscle around your arm, you first have to determine to grow a quarter of an inch.

The only thing I disagree about some bodybuidling technique of the book is that doing quick positive moves. I have injured my shoulder while lifting too fast, and I couldn't work out for a week. I do 2 second positive (muscle contraction) and 4 second negative (muscle release). Doing slow moves have definitely helped me avoid injuries and concentrate more on stimulating my muscle.

Reading this book will not only help you to gain muscle, but also improve yourself as a person.

Best wishes to Mr.Yates.

When I read Dorian Yates Blood & Guts book, believe me the first thing I did immediately was sending my previous book(Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding, Arnold Schwarzenegger) into my dustbin. Arnold has always talked rubbish, given fake advice, misguided many youngsters whether it comes to training, diet.
Trust me, if you are really serious about bodybuilding, this book is for you. The language is very simple. The advice is straightforward. I began to feel results immediately after 4-6 weeks of intense training. My recuperation is far better now.
Guess what, I'm going to give a try to the Dorian Yates Approved supplements(Pro Peptide & Pro MR) and soon going to post a second review!

This is a great book just not worth what this guy is asking for !Unfortunatly this book is out of print but you can get "A Warrior's Story" wich is even better and alot cheaper.Do not encourage this guy he is trying to rip you off!!

Unbelieveably well written, straight to the point and no tricky bull

So what if Dorian retired from the pro bodybuilding scene, years ago? He's still one of my favorite bodybuilders of all time, and this autobiography was an inspiration for me when I was a fanatical gym rat. Dorian rules! If you're a fan too, get this book.

Not sure I can actually review since I never received. I'm waiting one more week before filing a complaint. Seller has no way to track merchandise.