Supertraining 6th expanded version Edition

by Yuri V. Verkhoshansky (Author), Mel C. Siff (Author), Michael Yessis (Translator)

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The shock method * The development of adaptation process during the long term sport activity * The "compensatory adaptation" * Current Adaptive Reserve of the human organism * The strategy to manage the adaptation in the training process * The specificity of protein synthesis in the adaptation process * The structural reconstructions during the adaptation process and the phenomenon of Supercompensation * Heterochronism of adaptive reconstructions * The function efficiency in a high - adapted organism * The optimal regime of adaptation * The phenomenon of immune defence decrease * The general schema of adaptation process during the sport activity * The practical aspects of the Adaptation Theory * The future developments of the use of Adaptation Theory in sport This book is a must have for any athlete or coach. Every topic is covered in almost 600 pages. * Strength and the muscular system * Philosophy of physical training * The muscle complex * Adaptation and the training effect * Sport specific strength training * Factors influencing strength production * The means of special strength training * The methods of special strength training * Organization of training * Strength training methods * Designing sports specific strength programs * Restoration and stress management * Combination of resistance methods * The use of testing * Overtraining * PNF as a training system * Models for structuring the annual training * Preparedness and the training load * Periodisation as a form of organization * Plyometric

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 8890403810
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Verkhoshansky.com; 6th expanded version edition (December 7, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 592 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8890403802
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8890403811
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.85 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.02 x 1.22 x 8.27 inches

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Sabrewolfy

Flawed masterpiece from a training genius

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2012

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Yuri Verkhoshansky is to strength and conditioning what Issac Newton was to physics. If you're the typical gym rat, be prepared to have your world blown wide open. You will learn nuances about things you didn't even know existed. The amount of pure gold in this book is staggering, but it's an extremely difficult read both technically and organizationally. At times Yuri wanders, at times he talks about complicated topics as if they were obvious, and at times he labors on when his point is obvious and already well made.

I've only read it once. Now that I've read other strength and conditioning books, I will read it again. Despite the difficulties, I've learned more from struggling through Supertraining than I have learned in any other book.

I've wasted so much time doing counterproductive exercises because I didn't know the information in this book. I deeply regret not having read this 15 years earlier.

From a technical standpoint, this book provides information from both scientific studies (there's probably over a 1000 references), and from Verkhoshansky's expert opinion. The combination of two is a staggering volume of knowledge. It's a masterpiece, and it's cheap at any price.

To be fair: I'll highlight the weaknesses:

- Many of the reference are decades old
- The information is biased towards strength and power sports (Olympic weightlifting, sprinting, and high jumping)
- Good editing would make it a much easier read

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matthew

I always remember the teachers saying things like you need to run to be healthy and all ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2014

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I have been into sports and weights since high school which is well over 15 years ago now. I always remember the teachers saying things like you need to run to be healthy and all that but my body said other wise. Then I read some works by Pavel about kettle bells and how to target the central nervous system in training instead of focusing on hypertrophy and my max lifts went way up. This book takes that argument 10 steps farther. Them Russians knew what they were doing.

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Quentin Brock

Just lift the weights

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021

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Lots of science. Lots of numbers. For exercise geeks. Reads like a textbook.

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Tyson

If I were to choose just one book to own.

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2014

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Be forewarned...this book is incredibly dense. You'll read three pages and need to sit and process it, and probably re-read those three pages again. If you are genuinely interested and have the patience to take on this book, you will learn so much. I needed this for an Essentials of Strength and Conditioning Class, which helps me tackle it section by section.

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Danny Blanchard

Great book for Coaches

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2014

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This book is filled with information from the Soviets that the average personal trainers knows nothing about. Coaches will love the amount of technical information that overloads this book. This book does not discuss how to perform any exercises because it implies that the reader already knows how to perform the exercise. It discusses the research that goes along with strength training and explains algebraic equation to determine the amount of force and power that athlete's produce.

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Astrong

Perfect

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019

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Perfect

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Rich

Excellent For Students of Weight Training

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2013

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I recommend this book for people who consider themselves to be serious weight lifters. It's a tough read but makes for an excellent reference to have.

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Spaminator

read this book if you want to get stronger, faster, and explosive

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2011

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after six months of following the guidelines in this book I can unequivocally state I am stronger. I used to have tremendous back pain but I have been been doing stiff legged deadlifts for the past six months and my back pain has subsided thanks to the scientific research in this book. My routine consists of bending over at the waist knees slightly bent and lifting a barbell loaded with 300 lbs for one rep. I then rest for two minutes and lower the weight 5-10lbs and do another one rep set. I repeat this process three more times completing at least 4-5 sets. I started at 135 lbs. six months ago. I then rest for 46-52 hours and do another session of one rep sets and I usually am able to increase my first one rep set weight by 5-10lbs. This is the only book you will ever need to read to become strong. Ignore all the negative reviews and shell out the sixty bucks to buy this. This book will change your life and make you stronger. Yeah it's a tough read, the graphs are pretty much incomprehensible and a couple chapters you won't even need to read but it's all worth it when after six months of incorporating the guidelines you will feel strong, quick and explosive. I usually don't gloat over a book like this but I wouldn't invest the time in writing this review if I didn't feel it was worth it.

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Christopher Johnston

A must for any Trainer

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2013

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I bought this on the recommendation of a friend and after having a quick glance through his I put my order in ASAP
A brilliant book that I'll never be finished studying!

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Fabricio Aguiar de Brito

Great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2013

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So far the best book i ever read, Hard core reading but its worth every penny of it, worth a try!

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horrible service from amazon

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2013

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This book was in stock when unordered it. Amazon have given me many excuses why I have yet to get my book. They are advertising the product at this price so it should be sold and supplied at this price or not sold at all.

I'm waiting for my book I refuse to order a more expensive copy.

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