Powerlifting: A Scientific Approach [Hardcover]

Frederick C. Hatfield (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 190 pages
• Publisher: Contemporary Books (March 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809270021
• ISBN-13: 978-0809270026
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,458,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good standard reference, December 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Powerlifting: A Scientific Approach (Paperback)

I am not a powerlifter, but i weight train for fitness. I found this book to be very helpful in giving straightforward explanations of the importance of building a good strength base, and what exercises and approaches to use to achieve that. The different workout systems were clearly explained and the pictures and explanations of the exercises were clear. The diet information was also helpful and non technical. A nice addition to my fitness library (...).

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well explicited about strength training and supplementation., July 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Powerlifting: A Scientific Approach (Hardcover)

I found this book extermely interesting and explanatory. Dr.Fred Hatfield (professionally known as Dr. Squat) presented the sport of powerlifting and bodybuilding in a way that even the "weekend warriors" can understand. And I have had this book for about 10 years now.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must for the powerlifter, May 14, 2008

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This review is from: Powerlifting: A Scientific Approach (Paperback)

Along with John Kuc's "Kuc Speaks" this is one book on powerlifting that you must read. Written in the early 80's it has remained one of the most informative books on the subject of powerlifting ever written. Eastern bloc lifters who now dominate the sport consider this their Bible. Dr. Squat has talked of updating it, but when taken together with his powerlifting manual on his website at [...], you have a complete system for putting up champion caliber totals.