Strength Training for Football [Paperback]

Bruno Pauletto (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1992

Now American football players can maintain peak performance year-round with the easy-to-follow training programmes found in Strength Training for Football. Bruno Pauletto, University of Tennessee strength and conditioning coach and past-president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, shows players how to maximize their strength potential, improve their level of play, and minimize injuries. The book includes information on customizing a strength training programme based on personal goals and strength level, building muscle mass, exercises specific to American football, and safety guidelines. Strength Training for Football is full of photos and includes exercise charts that help players and coaches record progress throughout the year.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Bruno Pauletto's book, Strength Training for Football, is outstanding. I thoroughly enjoyed its systematic approach to weight training for football players, and I would highly recommend it for those who are interested in gaining great insight into many important methods of strength training."

Terry Donahue Head Coach UCLA Football

"A terrific year-round resource for high school football players who want to maximize their strength potential and play better."

Eddie Joseph

Managing Editor Texas Coach magazine

About the Author

Bruno Pauletto is a nationally recognized authority in strength and conditioning education and a former Olympian. In his various capacities as president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and strength and conditioning coach at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Pauletto realizes that strength training is much more than pumping iron. It is a well-planned, systematic process designed to improve total body strength.

Pauletto holds an MS in physical education with an emphasis in exercise physiology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and a member of the National Football Coaches Association. He has also coordinated strength training programs for men's varsity athletics at UTK and conducts annual strength clinics throughout the United States.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers (October 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873223985
• ISBN-13: 978-0873223980
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,586,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The workouts are intensive and the book daunting ..., December 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Strength Training for Football (Paperback)

... but I found the book to be of great use. A friend of mine purchased the book several years ago, and during the time I utilized the program, I made impressive gains. Unfortunately, my lifting partner and I lost touch and I never saw the book again. :) Most of the exercises are above and beyond what the casual lifter wants (power cleans, anyone?), but with some selective editing of the program, my friend and I were quite happy. One must also realize that the book is aimed at potential football players, being the training program of the University of Tennessee. Lastly, the setting of unrealistic goals will very quickly make one wish one were on a different program. However, I believe that this book is overall a useful resource to anyone who wants to diversify their training program.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DON'T Waste your Money!!!!, April 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Strength Training for Football (Paperback)

I was extremely disappointed in this book. I'm not sure who this book is suppose to be targeting and I don't think the author is either. I read and got everything I possibly could from this book in less than 20 minutes. It is filled with mostly empty charts and pages. In fact, that is what the majority of the book is comprised of. Quality information is sorely lacking. Without a doubt, this is one of the worst purchases I have ever made. Do not buy this book until you have handled it personally either in a book store or through a library. If you do, you will regret it!!