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Perfect Parts: A World Champions Guide to Spot Slimming Shaping and Strengthening Your Body (Paperback)

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Rachel McLish, the world's best-known champion bodybuilder and bestselling author of Flex Appeal by Rachel, and Joy Vedral, peak-condition body-builder, combine their expertise in a book that shows how to reshape and perfect any part of the body for an overall sleek, fit and sexy new look.

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Paperback: 236 pages
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (October 1, 1987)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0446385344
ISBN-13: 978-0446385343
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #340,501 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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For years women have been told that it is impossible to spot reduce. Read the first page

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buttocks tightener, muscle contraction specificity, eleven repetitions, eleven reps, standing alternate dumbbell curl, flat exercise bench, calf routine, incline dumbbell flye, dumbbell extensions, chest routine, weight progression, lower your heels, triceps area, buttocks squeeze, bent row, split routine, exercise perfects, peak contraction, isolation movements, dumbbell press, dumbbell curls, repeat the movement, super sets, barbell curl, front squat

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Start Midpoint, Pee Wee, Bugs Bunny

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The Vitamin Bible by Earl Mindell on page 206, and Back Matter
Calorie Encyclopedia by Legette in Back Matter
Total Fitness in 30 Minutes a Week: Total Fitness in 30 Minutes a Week by Gross on page 206
Flex Appeal by Rachel by Rachel McLish in Back Matter
Peak Performance by Charles A. Garfield in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best fitness and muscle training guide on the market., August 23, 1998

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An exhaustive guide for building the perfect body, complete with photographs demonstrating each excercise technique. Joyce Verdal's unique insight on training and nutrition along with Rachel McLish's flawless workout routine make for the fitness program for anyone, regardless of beginner or expert level. This book made me physically fit for my martial arts competition in several weeks and it was just enough to help me attain a first place ranking.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for women who are into fitness, August 4, 2005

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I recentley bought this book because a friend of mine that is a trainer reccomended it to me. The instructions are easy to follow and the book is filled with beautiful pictures. I enjoy the book and I often utilize the moves from various sections to reduce some of my trouble spots. I would reccomend this to any semi-or higher experienced female weight lifter. I have loaned and reccomended this to many friends. It is a definite addition to any woman's collection of fitness material.

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5.0 out of 5 stars For newcomers and old hands alike, March 7, 2005

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This is an excellent guide to bodybuilding for women.Looking at Rachel's pics should give you some motivation.Everything is clearly explained.Highly recommended

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Parts Book
This book was in much better shape than I would have expected for the price that I paid. I used this as my manual to get back into shape after each child, now grown adults, but... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fitness for Everyone...
Rachel McLish is a Great Champion, and is responsible for opening the world of bodybuilding to many Women. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exercises Shown are Great for Male or Female!
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