The Gold's Gym Guide to Getting Started in Bodybuilding (Paperback)

by Ed Housewright (Author)

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Product Description
The Gold's Gym Guide to Getting Started In Bodybuilding provides newcomers with a sound, systematic approach to realizing their muscular potentials through proper weight lifting. Designed to get beginners motivated and keep them motivated while providing them with a solid foundation on which to build, it:

Coaches readers in bodybuilding fundamentals, such as proper form and the best numbers of reps and sets

Describes specialized routines for different muscle groups

Provides step-by-step instructions and dozens of charts, graphs, and checklists

From the Back Cover

Get the body you have always dreamed of with help from Gold's Gym

Do you dream of becoming the next Mr. or Ms. Universe? Or maybe you'd just like to replace some of that unsightly fat with lean, shapely muscle. No matter what your fitness goals, age, or physical condition, The Gold's Gym Guide to Getting Started in Bodybuilding gets you on track with what you need to know to create a weightlifting regimen that's right for you.

Designed to inspire beginners and keep them motivated while providing a solid foundation on which to build, it offers a sound systematic approach to realizing your muscular potentials through proper weightlifting technique. You'll learn:

• Bodybuilding fundamentals, such as proper form and optimum number of sets and reps
• Specialized routines for building pecs, abs, biceps, shoulders, glutes, thighs, and all the important muscle groups
• How to eat right in order to feel great, stay healthy, and get the biggest bang for the weightlifting buck
• Important mental aspects of bodybuilding, including tips on how to stay focused and motivated for maximum results
• How to prepare for and compete in bodybuilding contests

With the knowledge and authority of the experts at Gold's Gym in one book, this is your golden opportunity to learn bodybuilding basics from the best.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (August 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071422846
• ISBN-13: 978-0071422840
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,473,143 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)