Training Books - Recommendations

djhaycock · 08-10-2006, 08:35 PM

I have some books on working out and am looking to add to my collection for my overall knowledge.

I am hoping with the many professionals, well-read and overall fitness junkies on the board that I would get some good recommendations on additions to my library.

I replied to a post in the fitness forum that was started on something similar with reviews of the books that I own, but it seemed to just die shortly after that.

Here are the books that I have.

The Testosterone Advantage Plan
The Book of Muscle
The New Rules of Lifting
The ABS Diet
Strength Training Anatomy
Get Buffed
Periodization
Precision Nutrition

I recently checked out from my local library, yes they still exist, Core Performance and am considering adding that to my personal collection as well.

Any reviews yet of Mike Mejia's new book???

I hope I can get some solid feedback.

Thanks.

Eric Cressey · 08-10-2006, 08:42 PM

When I look at those books you listed, the first thing I think is "That's a good start; this guy is ready to start reading beyond the beginner level."

I've got a pretty comprehensive resources list on my website, and they're categorized in order of difficulty. Check them out:

http://www.ericcressey.com/recommendedresources.html

djhaycock · 08-10-2006, 08:49 PM

I forgot that I also own The Kinesiology of Running.

RedLefty · 08-10-2006, 08:50 PM

Listen to Cressey -- his list absolutely rocks. He did all the work for you.

djhaycock · 08-10-2006, 08:55 PM

Yeah, I realize that now as I'm looking over the list.

EC, I found "The Poliquin Principles: Successful Methods for Strength and Mass Development" 1998 pub. for $100 and also a 97 pub for $198.

Are these prices insane or justified???

Terry Monk · 08-10-2006, 09:14 PM

If you haven't read it yet, I suggest "The Adonis Complex". Not really about training per se but a definite must read for anyone serious about working out.
Just my 2 cents.

Eric Cressey · 08-10-2006, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by djhaycock

Yeah, I realize that now as I'm looking over the list.

EC, I found "The Poliquin Principles: Successful Methods for Strength and Mass Development" 1998 pub. for $100 and also a 97 pub for $198.

Are these prices insane or justified???

I plead the 5th.

Kevin Larrabee · 08-10-2006, 10:17 PM

You dont have EC's Off Season Training Manual???? Are you nuts? Need you ask questions?

Full review coming next week on episode 3.

Misfit · 08-10-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by djhaycock

Any reviews yet of Mike Mejia's new book???

Good book. The usual Mejia high quality. But it's written for absolute beginners, so there's nothing new to be found in there. For the price, add it to your collection. That's why I bought it.

gobbla · 08-10-2006, 10:39 PM

are you particularly interested in anything? running, o-lifts, powerlifting, softball, golf, bodybuilding, ect. you can get generic stuff that'll cover some of the things genericly but the more specific you get the better the information.

Misfit · 08-10-2006, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Cressey

http://www.ericcressey.com/recommendedresources.html

Great link. I've been looking everywhere for Mel Siff's Supertraining, but fount it unavailable. I'm going to pick up a copy here.

Alcoholiday · 08-11-2006, 12:50 AM

Core Performance is pretty good, but you can find a lot of the info in Mike's and Eric's articles if you're interested in mobility stuff.

Starting Strength is an awesome book that i think everyone should have.

Dino Training is good too, kind of cheesy at parts, but good for knocking a lot of people back to reality in that the core few exercises are ones that work.

I don't have as big a collection as cressey, but those are just some of my personal favorites.

bulldogtraining · 08-12-2006, 08:00 AM

This hasn't been publicized too much, but Poliquin recently released an updated edition of "poliquin principles" for $40 on his website.

www.charlespoliquin.net

A much better deal than ebay or amazon!

Definately worth $40

dan

Lisa~ · 08-14-2006, 07:37 AM

I agree that a purchase of Eric's Off-Season Training manual would be a good next choice. But I can't improve on Eric's list. It is comprehensive.

bullandbear · 10-18-2006, 06:34 AM

Sorry to be bringing up an old thread. The list is indeed really comprehensive.

By any chance, can anyone insane enough to have bought Poliquin's $350 Theory 1 Manual comment on whether it's worth the dough? There hasn't been many word or reviews about this.

Frank.S · 10-18-2006, 06:37 AM

Im fairly certain you would be better off spending 1/2 that amount of money and going to a seminar with a bunch of speakers... or just read t-nation for free and get enough information to last you a while.