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Target Bodybuilding

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How many times have you heard that squats are best for quad development, or that nothing builds big guns like dumbbell curls? Well in Target Bodybuilding, Dr. Per A. Tesch completely blows away these myths and more by combining the technological prowess of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with an in-depth look at staple bodybuilder exercises.

Dr. Tesch had a number of bodybuilders perform standard exercies with strict form -- 5 sets of 10-12 reps to failure. Then he used an MRI machine to examine cross-sections of the muscles used in the exercises, analyzed the results, reported his findings in Target Bodybuilding.

The results are absolutely phenomenal. For each covered exercise, readers get to see exactly which muscles are used and to what degree they are used, giving them godlike insight into what exercises are best for developing a bodybuilder physique.

No more guesswork, no more personal conflicting opinions of what works and what doesn't -- Tesch takes the mystery out of the subject and allows you to see with your own eyes exactly how each exercise affects your muscles.

I have only three complaints: The book has a few typographical errors (bearable, but still), it is a bit repetitive, and it ONLY analyses exercises for biceps, triceps, quads, hamstrings, and calves. You won't find any coverage of lats, delts, or chest exercises -- three of the most important exercises to any bodybuilder. But the book is so extremely useful, that even with these defects, I still give it 5 stars out of 5. Pick up your copy today!

This is certainly the best book available for scientifically choosing which exercises to perform for the upper arm, thighs and calves. Some surprised me for their ability to use all parts of the muscle and others surprised me for their minimal impact on one part of a muscle. For example, you rarely see anyone use narrow grip barbell curls in a gym, yet they are more effective than curls with curvy bars, machines or many other supposedly helpful devices.

Unfortnately, most of the body remains uncovered by Tesch's techniques. Is it not possible to MRI the back, shoulders, chest, forearms, buttocks and abdomen? If so, why?

And the only thing that keeps this from being a 5 star book is the rather lame programs Tesch presents in the final 15 or so pages. Unlike the earlier part, where exercises were chosen scientifically, the repetitions and sets in these routines seem to have been pulled out of the air.

Those shortcomings aside, anyone looking to exercise efficiently needs this book. We only have so much energy, so why waste it on incomplete movements?

This is an expanded version of Tesch's groundbreaking book MUSCLE MEETS MAGNET. Over the years hundreds of resistance exercises have been devised. Part of the motivation for the proliferation of exercises was the often intuitive belief that since each body part had many muscles and most muscles had mutiple heads, then mutliple exercises would be needed to produce complete development. Per Tesch uses MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)not only to prove beyond doubt that the intuition was correct, but to examine how various popular execises for the upper arms, thighs, and calves affect (or don't affect)individual muscle groups. If you are beginner, this book can help you take giant strides toward becoming an expert. Just the knowledge that will allow you to replace redundant exercises with ones for more complete development is worth several times the price of the book. Even if you are an advanced bodybuilder you'll still pick up some new information as well find out why certain execises seem to work for you. Each exercise is illustrated by photographs and a cross sectional diagram of the upper arm, thigh, or calf based on an MRI which shows portions of muscles that recieved greatest stimulation. The Table of Contents makes it easy to locate each exercise. A Muscle Use Guide and actual basic, intermediate, and advanced body part programs are included help the reader to design his or her own programs. While this book doesn't take on the popular buns and abs groups it is a great addition to any bodybuilding library.

Eureka, finally a proof, by medical technology(MRI), that certain exercises produce more results. Previous "theories" have dealt with pretty much what has worked for the author, but not necessarally for the general populace. This book is very informative for someone who is trying to build specific muscles of the arms and legs. I wish this principle could be used for the back, chest and shoulders. With the information in this book, you can design a workout for the arms and legs with exercises that will give you the maximum benefit.

This book revives the art of the armblaster and brings it back into the mainstream where it belongs. This author uses the MRI to prove that this and other equipment are not antequaited, but rather something that needs to be a part of everyone's workout.

this is a great book...really one of a kind with the in depth look at how muscles fire during different lifts...easy to read and understand...provides a knowledge that is not explored often because there is no real money to be made from the studies...kinda sad but life is still a business...

The MRI scans in this book show the effects of an exercise on the body parts exercised. You can use this to select routines to work all muscles on a body part you are working on.
I can already feel the difference in using this book.
I only hopew there will be a follow-up book to cover the Chest, Back, and Abs.

Although the technology is not altogether new, the information presented has fascinated and educated all of my clients who have read the text. A much welcomed tutorial in designing RT protocols for the limbs. My clients want more. Believe it or not, these are neophytes to weight training.

This book was an acceptable read. It however was not at all very intriging past the indroduction. It rehashes the same idea over and over, offering no serious insight into the subject. Only vauge theory. Beyond that it offers no new workout plans, exercises or ideas, but rather a look inside the muscle and what takes place during your tried and true workout schemes. This aspect is beneficial to probally mostly advanced bodybuilders. it was I must admit interesting enough to think about when I hit the gym and I still use it when I am curious about what specifically my muscles are doing. It was not what I was excpeting... but decent enough! (I don't condone my personal opinions to that of any others nor are these words set in stone. Amazon.com asked me to write this.)

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