Finally, a research-based book that covers all facets of optimizing the development of muscle and strength. Jim Stoppani’s Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength, Second Edition, is a comprehensive training guide and reference that provides
definitions of key terms and concepts;
evaluations of equipment options, including TRX, BOSU, and kettlebells;
explanations of the role and importance of each muscle group;
latest nutrition information for losing fat and increasing muscle mass;
presentations of the best exercises, including body weight, for adding strength and mass; and
descriptions and examples of many types of workouts and programs and their effects.
Choose from 381 exercises presented for 13 muscle groups and the whole body. Proper technique for each exercise is tailored to the type of resistance used, be it free weights, weight machines, or body weight. Plus, each of the 116 training programs is rated according to workout duration, the projected time frame for achieving measurable results, level of difficulty, and overall effectiveness.
Past Muscle & Fitness senior science editor Jim Stoppani covers each topic in detail. His advice will help you conquer any problem or plateau you encounter. So build your knowledge base to build a better body. Jim Stoppani’s Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength is the ultimate resource for pinpointing and achieving the results you’re seeking.
Part I Training Essentials
Chapter 1 Core Concepts
Chapter 2 Training Variables
Chapter 3 Training Cycles
Chapter 4 Strength Training Equipment
Part II Training for Muscle Mass
Chapter 5 Tactics for Building Muscle Mass
Chapter 6 Programs for Building Muscle Mass
Chapter 7 Training Cycles for Building Muscle Mass
Part III Training for Maximal Strength
Chapter 8 Tactics for Maximizing Strength
Chapter 9 Programs for Maximizing Strength
Chapter 10 Training Cycles for Gaining Maximal Strength
Part IV Training for Maximal Fat Loss
Chapter 11 Tactics for Maximal Fat Loss
Chapter 12 Cardio Training for Maximizing Fat Loss
Chapter 13 Programs for Maximal Fat Loss
Part V Training Exercises
Chapter 14 Chest
Chapter 15 Shoulders
Chapter 16 Back
Chapter 17 Trapezius
Chapter 18 Triceps
Chapter 19 Biceps
Chapter 20 Forearms
Chapter 21 Quadriceps
Chapter 22 Hamstrings and Glutes
Chapter 23 Calves
Chapter 24 Abdominals and Core
Chapter 25 Whole Body
Chapter 26 Calisthenics
Part VI Nutrition for Maximizing Muscle Mass, Strength, and Fat Loss
Chapter 27 Nutrition for Maximizing Muscle Mass and Strength
Chapter 28 Supplements for Maximizing Fat Loss
Jim Stoppani, PhD, received his doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. After graduation, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow in the prestigious John B. Pierce Laboratory and department of cellular and molecular physiology at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in muscle tissue. For his groundbreaking research he was awarded the Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award in 2002 by the American Physiological Society. From 2002 to 2013 Stoppani was senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers, and Flex magazines. He is currently the owner of the JYM Supplement Science and jimstoppani.com.
Stoppani has written thousands of articles on exercise, nutrition, and health. He is coauthor of the New York Times bestseller LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle (Rodale, 2010) as well as Stronger Arms & Upper Body (Human Kinetics, 2009) and PrayFit (Regal 2010). He is also coauthor of the chapter "Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes" in the textbook Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements (Humana Press, 2008). Dr. Stoppani is the creator of the popular training and nutrition programs Shortcut to Size and Shortcut to Shred, as seen on bodybuilding.com. Dr. Stoppani has been the personal nutrition and health consultant for numerous celebrity clients, such as LL Cool J, Dr. Dre, Mario Lopez, and Chris Pine.