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Key Phrases: static contraction workout, greater muscular gains, muscle growth process, Static Contraction Training, Static Contraction Research Study, Critical Mass Oranges (more...)
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"This is truly an incredible discovery that could cause physiology books to be rewritten." -- Ironman Magazine "A thorough, productive weight workout in less than three minutes? You better believe it! Larger muscles. Stronger techniques. Fewer injuries. What more do you want?" -- Martial Arts Training Magazine From bodybuilding and fitness pioneers Peter Sisco and John R. Little comes this revolutionary guide to building maximum muscle size and strength--using workouts that last as little as two minutes! Based on the authors' groundbreaking new research, Static Contraction Training reveals how a program consisting of only six 15- to 30-second exercises per workout will build muscle size and strength more efficiently than any other method. Learn firsthand the concepts that are revolutionizing bodybuilding, including:
  • Why training more than once a week--or longer than five minutes--can compromise your progress
  • How to stimulate maximum muscle mass
  • Nutritional fact vs. fiction
  • Gaining muscle without fat
  • Your weak link and how to overcome it in your next workout
  • The "law" that guarantees you huge muscle growth Whether you are a weekend athlete, beginning bodybuilder, or champion, the information in this book will forever change the way you view bodybuilding and strength training exercise.
Peter Sisco is editor of Ironman Magazine's Ultimate Bodybuilding series and co-author of Power Factor Training and The Golfer's Two-Minute Workout. John R. Little, the innovator of the Static Contraction Method of strength training, is the editor of the Bruce Lee Library Series and co-author of Power Factor Training and The Golfer's Two-Minute Workout.


About the Author

Peter Sisco is the co-author of numerous fitness and bodybuilding books, including Power Factor Specialization: Abs & Legs (0-80902-2827-0), Power Factor Specialization: Chest & Arms (0-8092-2828-9), and Power Factor Training (0-8092-3017-2).

John Little is known and respected in martial arts and film circles as the world’s foremost authority on the life and philosophy of Bruce Lee. He is the author of The Warrior Within, which offered the first formal presentation of Lee’s philosophy. In 1998, Little produced, directed, and wrote the score for Bruce Lee: In His Own Words, which won the prestigious Toronto World-Wide Short Film Festival award for Best Documentary. Little’s shooting script for this film resides in the Margaret Herrick Library in Beverly Hills, California, a branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (December 11, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0809229072
  • ISBN-13: 978-0809229079
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (102 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #186,757 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars This training method doesn't work!, January 22, 2004
By David J. Walmsley (London, Ont. Canada) - See all my reviews
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Save yourself time, money and energy and forget about Static Contraction Training (SCT). I followed this method for 8 solid months. Every workout I attempted to lift heavier weights and I did succeed- I did "hold" heavier weights.
Here's a few examples- Seat shoulder press I started with 225lb. and built up to a 370lb. hold. Bench I started at 365lbs. and built up to 465lbs. Close bench 290, up to 385. I was using more than 2200lbs. on the leg press, the machine couldn't hold anymore weight.
I was amazed at the weights I was "holding", and was pleased that I was able to increase almost every workout. I also made sure to get enough rest- I increased my recovery time between workouts up to 1 month, meaning that I had 30 days to recover before doing the same exercises again. The books states that you need to increase recovery times in order to grow stronger.
Then last week I decided to "test" myself. See what I could do using full range dynamic exercise. I thought that for sure I would be able to add 20lbs. to my bench press- I thought that would be very easy to do. WRONG! I was able to bench my normal weight- 200lbs., but it felt a bit heavy. When I tried 220 the bar got half way up and that was it- no way was it going any further. I was stunned! I'm holding 465 and yet I couldn't get 220 up.
After a few days rest I tried a few more full range exercises. I did seated dumbbell presses- I struggled to get 4 reps with 50lb. DB's. I dropped down to 30lb. DB's and 8 reps felt quite challenging (remember that I was statically holding 370lbs.). 80lbs. on the leg extension was heavy for 6 reps (I'm statically holding 380lbs. on that exercise). On dumbbell concentration curls I would use 75lbs. and get 6 reps (prior to SCT), now doing 65lbs. for 6 reps was a challenge.
Before SCT I could do over 100 non-stop pushups and do chinups for 3 sets of 10 with 30lbs. tied to my waist. After 8 months of SCT I struggle to get 40 pushups and can barely do 10 chinups with just my bodyweight.
Forget all the hype about this program, it just doesn't work.
I believed very strongly in this method and based on my static holds I thought it was working wonderfully. But attempting a few full range movements as proved to me that static holds do not transfer over to full range movements.
Now don't think for a moment that I wasn't pushing myself during SCT. I kept looking to increase hold times and/or amount of weight being used. I busted my butt trying to hold more weight. So lack of effort was not the problem.
The method sounds great in theory but falls well short in reality. If you want to "hold" more weight then use SCT. If you want to use your muscles in "motion" then look for some other training method.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Worth trying out if you have the right stuff, January 2, 2001
By Anthony "mrwhy" (San Gabriel Valley, CA) - See all my reviews
  
This is a workout system involving holding very heavy weights in a stationary position for a few seconds. The system works, but their are a few drawbacks you should consider before purchasing this book. The first is that the book tries to get a little too scientific, and spends a little too much time on things like nutrition etc. I wish they would have jus focused on the workout. The second drawback is that you must have access to a good power rack. If you don't, then it could be dangerous. The last and biggest drawback is that for this system to really work you need to have a strong partner. That is the only way to actually get the heavy weights into postiion, and the only way to get an accurate time. If you don't have a partner or a good power rack then you would be better off skipping this system. One other thing I should mention is that the authors state that gaining strenghth in a static hold would transfer to a full range movement but I found that for myself it did not happen. Overall if you have the necesarry things then you may want to try this and see how it works for you. My own personal opinion however is that you would be better off buying BEYOND BRAWN by Stuart McRobert (the best book on weightlifting.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Muscle Gains!, March 4, 2000
The Static Contraction workout is the best workout that I have ever done. I have gained tremendous results from using the Power Factor system, but even greater results from the Static Contraction System. The book is straight forward and very informative on the results of static training. Static strength does indeed transfer over to full-range strength, which I have found out from my own personal experience. After only 8 weeks on the program I have gained 15 lbs. of solid muscle. I know for a fact that it was muscle because before I began the program I had my body weight and body fat percentage taken. Eight weeks later, after keeping a steady diet (as always) I weighed in 15 lbs more than I did 8 weeks ago, and my body fat percentage was 2%lower. My strength increased, and flexiblity was the same (due to stronger ligaments). For me, lifting weights once a week is all that is needed to increase my size and strength. Static Contraction Training is by far, the best book ever written on body building and strength training.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended
I have been involved with competitive bodybuilding and power lifting for over 15 years. I was looking for something different / new and I thought this would be it. Well... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Joseph T. Potterton

5.0 out of 5 stars Conceptually a great workout plan,but it's only the beginning...
This is one of the best workout plans out there for generating maximum intensity, and thus for obtaining "maximum results in minimum time". Read more
Published 13 months ago by James M. Herried

5.0 out of 5 stars Static Contraction Training -Train your brain, train body
In this book you'll find completely information about high intensity training by using Sisco's and J.Little's method.
This training is pure science. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Rodolfo Cruz

1.0 out of 5 stars Destroyed my shoulder joint, even doing the exercises correctly!
I was a HUGE advocate of SCT because it all seemed to make so much sense. I had a subscrition to the Pete Sico newsletter and once almost ordered the ridiculously expensive... Read more
Published on June 18, 2007 by Attractor

5.0 out of 5 stars My analytical mind says yes, but.........
For starters I'm NOT Angelbabiesmom.....that's my wife!!

I've read the book several times and gave it a go several years ago. Read more
Published on April 30, 2007 by AngelBaby'sMom

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Weight Training Principles
Learn what techniques will help you gain strength and muscle and find out why those techniques work. These principles can be applied to your workouts in various ways.
Published on April 10, 2007 by Marina Kushner

5.0 out of 5 stars static contraction
This book is very good. It gets done to the nuts and bolts about gaining strength and muscle. It helps you to understand what works and why in weight training.
Published on February 16, 2007 by M. Ingram

5.0 out of 5 stars Book is well written just not sure about the training
If you really want to try this training method this is a very detailed well written book that explains the method. I tried it but not long enough to tell you if it works or not. Read more
Published on October 16, 2006 by Dottie A. Randazzo

4.0 out of 5 stars CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK
I was one of those like many who did the high volume training for years,buying supplements that did nothing and feeling sore all the time. Read more
Published on October 12, 2006 by W. Malone

1.0 out of 5 stars I have to agree with below
The other reviews are unfortunately correct. I stuck with this program for about 3 months. My holds increased quite well, but after three months, I took some time to recover and... Read more
Published on August 10, 2006 by Brian Armstrong

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