Basic Strength Training books

[emartin10]

I wanted to pick up some basic books on strength training and anatomy. I saw some for sale on here the other day, and just wanted some recommendations for something along those lines. I'm basically wanting to get a head start for the C.S.C.S., and wanted something to just get me the basics. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!

Eric

[DKing]

For the anatomy part check out Strength Training Anatomy by Fredric Desomethingorother. Its awesome.

For the strength training I can think of a couple things. Eventually you should get into Supertraining and Science and Practice of Strength Training. Read science and practice first but both are pretty tough reads. If the eventual goal is to get the CSCS then I would look at Essentials... the NSCA book for the CSCS. You can find it at there website. Also look at Designing Resistance Training Programs by Fleck and Kraemer.

Danny

[emartin10]

Thanks Danny, that's exactly what I was looking for.