Body Building

The Book of Splits delivers 30 battle-tested training programs for lifters who've plateaued on traditional routines. This book is designed for serious lifters ready to do the work. Chapter 1: Peripheral Heart Action (PHA) Training Full-body split alternating upper/lower movements with minimal rest to jack up hypertrophy and conditioning.Chapter 2: Escalating Density Training (EDT) Push volume over time using 15–20 min blocks per muscle group.Chapter 3: Myo-Reps Rest-pause activation sets with 3–5 clustered mini-sets. Example: push/pull/lower split with myo-style volume.Chapter 4: 1½ ...

PHAT Gains: Mastering Power and Aesthetics with Adaptive Training is an in-depth guide that revolutionizes how athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts approach their training. Authored with the wisdom of seasoned fitness experts, this book delves into the Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training (PHAT) program, a comprehensive training methodology designed by Dr. Layne Norton. It stands as a testament to the fusion of raw powerlifting strength with the sculpted beauty of bodybuilding, providing readers with a blueprint to achieve both formidable strength and aesthetic appeal. This ...

Before fitness influencers, Instagram abs, and overpriced shaker cups, there was Gold’s Gym—raw, rusted, unapologetic. This book drags you into the sweat-soaked, gear-fueled world of Venice Beach in the 1970s, when bodybuilding was still a fringe obsession and the men chasing mass were part cult, part circus, and fully committed. This brutally honest account strips away the modern gloss to reveal the truth beneath the pump: the splits, the cycles, the unspoken rules, the hunger, the pain, and the fragile egos stuffed into bodies too big for regular life. This was the era of Arnold, ...

Unlock the next evolution in hypertrophy with the Compound-After-Isolation (Pre-Fatigue Reversal) Split—a groundbreaking training method that turns fatigue into a muscle-building weapon. Built on the principle of targeted pre-fatigue, this advanced system flips traditional bodybuilding splits on their head, isolating weak or evasive muscles before they enter compound lifts. The result? Deeper contraction, higher recruitment, and growth where it’s been stubborn for years. This book is not another motivational fluff piece or recycled bro-science. It’s a clinical dissection of how ...

Forget fads. Forget bro-science. This is the lifting manual for lifters who’ve had enough of wasted sets, fake intensity, and recycled myths. Time-Under-Tension: The Lifting Laws That Matter strips resistance training to its essential, evidence-based core—and leaves no room for excuses. Whether you're a decade deep into training or finally ready to take your workouts seriously, this book dissects the physiology, psychology, and programming principles that actually build muscle and strength over the long term. Each chapter breaks down one fundamental concept—mechanical tension, ...

Natural Bodybuilding: The Guide to Bodybuilding Without Enhancements is your definitive roadmap to achieving remarkable results in bodybuilding while staying true to a drug-free ethos. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the world of natural bodybuilding, offering a wealth of knowledge, insights, and practical advice that spans every aspect of this transformative pursuit. From understanding the history and philosophy of natural bodybuilding to delving into the science behind muscle growth, genetics, and training techniques, this book equips you with the essential ...

The Inflammation Spectrum is about learning to love your body enough to nourish it with delicious, healing foods. Its insightful quizzes and empowering advice will put you on a path toward food freedom and overall healing.

Train Like Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Golden Era of Bodybuilding is an in-depth exploration of the legendary bodybuilder's training philosophies, techniques, and routines. This comprehensive book dives into the details of Arnold Schwarzenegger's revolutionary approach to bodybuilding that transformed the fitness world. Each chapter methodically breaks down key elements of his regimen, from his intense workout splits and groundbreaking exercises to his disciplined nutrition and recovery strategies. The book also modernizes Arnold's methods, adapting them for today's fitness enthusiasts, ...

Unlock the full potential of your Planet Fitness membership and achieve results like never before. Whether you're a first-time gym-goer, a dedicated regular, or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, Maximize Your Workouts at Planet Fitness is your ultimate 4-week workout plan and journal. Created by a fitness expert with over a decade of experience, this book proves that you don’t need the latest and greatest equipment – just a smart plan. What Makes This Book Essential? Customized Workouts for Every Level: A complete 4-week progressive training plan designed specifically for Planet Fitness ...

Step into the unfiltered world of Sam Sulek—the most chaotic, committed, and cult-followed figure in modern bodybuilding. Welcome to the House of Pain is the definitive look at how Sulek trains, eats, and thinks—with zero fluff and zero apologies. This isn’t a motivational guide. It’s a raw dissection of freak-level hypertrophy built through insane volume, unapologetic dirty bulking, and mechanical consistency that borders on obsession. From his infamous two-hour arm days and machine-based training style to his anti-cardio doctrine and total war on warmups, this book strips down ...

Master the art of strength training with expert guidance on proper form, sets, reps, and progressive overload. Explore a variety of exercises, including squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and more, to target each muscle group effectively. With a solid foundation in strength training, you'll be well on your way to sculpting the physique you've always desired.

Discipline alone isn’t enough. It burns hot, then burns out. What you need is a system that functions under pressure, fatigue, and failure—because motivation disappears long before your goals do. This is a no-fluff, zero-hype guide to making high-intensity training sustainable. Built around the proven framework of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), this book delivers obsessively practical tools for athletes, bodybuilders, and coaches who demand more than clichés and cheerleading. You’ll learn how to navigate performance anxiety, emotional rigidity, binge-restrict cycles, and post-...

*NEW! First place award winner for LGBTQ memoir and second place for autobiography in the FIREBIRD Book Award Contest!* Told with an unflinchingly honest voice as real as the flawed people that populated her world, The Making of a Woman is an award-winning memoir exploring the path less traveled. Childhood abuse and trauma powered an alcoholism that would nearly defeat Jewels. Yet Jewels' assures us that even when we lose those things that give shape to our soul, such as belonging, the need for touch, and safety in our own home, we can go on to devise a new way of being that surpasses our ...

Embark on a transformative journey to sculpt your body and elevate your spirit. This comprehensive guide delves deep into understanding your unique physique, the power of nutrition, effective exercise techniques, and the underrated magic of recovery. While you'll find tools and strategies to achieve your physical goals, the true essence of this guide is its focus on holistic growth. Embrace challenges as growth opportunities and discover the synergy between mind, body, and spirit. Remember, it's not just about the destination but the enriching journey itself. Dive in and reshape not just ...

Bodybuilder's Guide to Anabolic Steroids is a definitive resource for understanding the multifaceted world of anabolic steroids. With rigorous attention to detail, the book delves into the scientific underpinnings and real-world applications of steroid use and management. From the biological mechanisms of steroids and their varied effects on the human body to the intricacies of cycle planning and post-cycle recovery, this guide leaves no stone unturned. The chapters provide a systematic breakdown of essential topics including legal ramifications, societal implications, and the global ...

Bodybuilders Desk Reference for Steroids, Supplements, and Enhancers is an exhaustive and meticulously detailed guide designed for athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts who seek to deepen their understanding of performance enhancement through the use of steroids, supplements, and other enhancers. This comprehensive resource covers a wide range of substances, from anabolic steroids like Testosterone, Trenbolone, and Nandrolone, to supplements such as Whey Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and even cutting-edge enhancers like Peptides, SARMs, and Nutrigenomics. Each entry ...

If you've searched for Bigger Leaner Stronger, you've probably come across fitness hype, overcomplicated routines, and promises that fall flat. Stronger Chiseled Natural is different. This book delivers a real-world, science-backed method to help you build muscle, burn fat, and get stronger—without steroids, extreme diets, or wasting time on useless workouts. Written for men who want a leaner, more defined physique, this guide walks you step-by-step through the exact training and nutrition strategies that produce serious results—naturally. Whether you're a beginner or you've plateaued ...

Ronnie Coleman didn’t just win—he redefined what it meant to dominate. Yeah Buddy: The Ronnie Coleman Story delivers the unfiltered, unapologetic biography of the eight-time Mr. Olympia who turned pain into performance, muscle into mythology, and left his spine—and the sport—forever changed. From humble beginnings in Bastrop, Louisiana, to legendary training sessions at Metroflex Gym, this book chronicles the full journey of the world’s strongest bodybuilder. It covers every rep, every rival, and every injury in detail—from his days as a police officer eating out of a cooler in ...

How to build muscle and burn fat … without morphing into a big, bulky bodybuilder. Have you failed to get in great shape after weeks and months of going to the gym? Do you lack confidence in the gym, feel too weak, or feel self-conscious about the current shape of your body? Are you put off lifting weights because you don’t want to end up with the bulky, overgrown bodybuilder look? No need to worry. This book is all about strength training NOT bodybuilding - and yes there is a difference.

Train Like Mike Mentzer is a no-nonsense, results-driven guide to achieving peak physical performance through the legendary Mentzer Method. This book unveils the training philosophy and techniques that propelled Mike Mentzer to bodybuilding greatness and offers a blueprint for individuals seeking to transform their bodies, regardless of their fitness goals. Readers will dive into the world of High-Intensity Training (HIT), understanding its scientific principles, and how it differs from traditional training methods. From building mental fortitude to setting realistic goals and overcoming ...