The Complete Book of Shoulders and Arms: The Definitive Resource for Shaping and Strengthening the Shoulders and Arms [Paperback]

Kurt Brungardt (Author), Mike Brungardt (Author), Brett Brungardt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 1997

For men, broad shoulders and muscular arms are the archetype for strength and power. For women, the sagging underarm is one of the most common trouble spots. For both, defined deltoids make the waist appear smaller and separate the arm from the shoulder, creating an athletic and healthy look. Body-concious modern fashions make training the shoulders and arms a priority for everyone.

"The Complete Book of Shoulders and Arms" is the definitive resource to train these muscles safely. Each exercise is illustrated in detail, ranked for difficulty, flagged for lower-back risk and accompanied by explicit instructions and specific training tips to achieve optimal results. The exercise routines are based on the most current research in sports medicine/exercise physiology and were created by top strength coaches, athletes, personal trainers, exercise physiologists, doctors, physical therapists and nutritionists. Programs are designed for everyone from the novice to the advanced enthusiast, for the corporate executive with time-crunched schedules and for the senior concerned with wellness.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The big question I had, when I started reading this book, was whether we really need to know what the distal radioulnar joint does (helps to supinate and pronate forearms, dummy!) to understand how to build bigger arms and shoulders. Thankfully, the sections that follow those on anatomy and kinesiology are more reader-friendly and, consequently, more useful. The Brungardts, who separately and together have produced books on abdominals and legs, here give an excellent introduction to organized exercise. The focus is on shoulder and arm exercises--and there are plenty of those--but the overall information on training techniques, diet and motivation is indispensable.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; 1 edition (May 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060951664
• ISBN-13: 978-0060951665
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #526,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another win for this author!, June 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Book of Shoulders and Arms: The Definitive Resource for Shaping and Strengthening the Shoulders and Arms (Paperback)

Kurt Brungardt and family have done it again with this excellent source that targets the shoulders and arms. Full of routines and photos, I'd recommend this book to anyone. They have informative chapters that dispell many fitness myths and no-no's...plus routines for the gym and home. A necessary source for our fitness conscious age.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, November 3, 2001

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TheCafeWriter (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Book of Shoulders and Arms: The Definitive Resource for Shaping and Strengthening the Shoulders and Arms (Paperback)

This is a virtual encyclopedia of exercises to target the deltoids, trapezius, biceps and triceps.

Unlike a lot of books, this one doesn't hand you a pre-fab workout for you to follow mindlessly. It's perfect for anyone who's looking to create a tailor-made workout based on their fitness level and available equipment, including barbells, dumbbells, and pulley/weight-stack machines. Its encyclopedic approach also helps alleviate boredom when your routine gets 'routine.'

While beginners might need a more structured approach starting out, this is still a good book for advanced beginners who have already integrated weight training into a regular fitness regimen.

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fitness Book to Own, November 25, 2000

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Luis Hernandez (New York, New York, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Book of Shoulders and Arms: The Definitive Resource for Shaping and Strengthening the Shoulders and Arms (Paperback)

The second book in the three-part Brungardt brothers' series, "The Complete Book of Shoulders and Arms" is an essential must-have for any fitness enthusiast. The difficulty of working the muscles found in one's arms and upper back is one of the most challenging routines anyone who works out faces everytime. With a combination of a good, low carbohydrate diet and plenty of weight resistance training, one can achieve the maximum results for their arms and upper back.

"The Complete Book of Shoulders and Arms" divides exercises accordingly to main regions the book is supposed to cover: triceps, biceps, foreams, and trapezoids. Using a rating system of 1-3, (1 being the easiest, 3 being the most intensive) the author teaches readers of how to use a mind-body connection where the person focuses their mind on the arm/back muscles whenever they are working them out. This method, which has been successful in my case, works these regions to their fullest.

With a this book, a great diet, and maybe even a workout video to use from time to time, you'll be able to reach your desired goals within a matter of time. If you liked this book, then I recommend that you also try the other two books in the Brungardt brothers series: "The Complete Book of Butt and Legs," and "The Complete Book of Abs." This 304-page book is part of a great series that even has become famous in popular culture. Overall, an excellent book to reach your fitness goals.