Science & Practice of Strength Training

Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky. A world-renowned sport biomechanist and former strength and conditioning consultant for the Soviet Union Olympic Team, Vladimir knows that strength training is more than just pumping iron. He shows strength and conditioning professionals how to use basic scientific principles to improve muscular strength in their athletes. Science & Practice of Strength Training includes extensive coverage on topics such as exercise selection, injury prevention, goal-setting, and the controversial topic of periodization (timing in training). The book shows how to divide training into various time frames and how to properly space work and rest intervals and sequence exercises. Includes More than 30 case studies and sample problems. The author discusses alternatives among exercises for strength enhancement, including: free weights, exercise machines, isometrics, speed-resisted training, dropping jumps, self-resistance