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Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd edition [Mark Rippetoe, Jason Kelly] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd edition Review: You need to get strong. Read this book and follow it and you will. - This book is the go to starting reference for anyone that wants to work on basic strength training. If you read this book and take the time to practice and do the lifts properly, you will be better at them than most of the people in your gym. The current trends of fitness are all well and good for what they are, but they simply do not replace good old fashioned barbell work. Barbell work isn't easy, glamorous, or trendy in the modern world of crossfit, yoga, and other designer programs, but it is important to your overall fitness and help protect you against the effects of our sedentary daily lifestyles. Mark Rippetoe's training book is a no nonsense bible on how to do the major compound lifts properly and in a simple progression that will get you to a respectable level of strength in the shortest amount of time possible, if you put in the work and have a proper diet. Mark goes over the basic lifts in exhaustive, scientific detail. The book dedicates around 50 pages to squat and the theory behind it as an example. This book not only tells you how the lifts should be done, it explains why they should be done the way that they are, what happens mechanically when you do them properly and goes over cues and theory on how to make sure you are doing them safely and efficiently. If more personal trainers and gym goers understood the methods and prescriptions in the book, people would get far more out of their lifts and workouts. Using this book earlier in my lifting career, I increase my squat from a set of 5 at 95 pounds to three sets of 5 at 265, took my deadlift from 1 set of 135 for 5 reps to one set of 335 for 5 reps. I also improved my shoulder press and bench press considerably, as well as improving on power cleans and barbell rows (which aren't strictly part of the program, but my gym was weird about people doing power cleans). I ate quite a bit of food and slept a lot as recommended by the program, and ended up improving my strength considerably over the course of a year as the numbers show. I went from 170 pounds at 6'1 to about 205 pounds body weight at the end, and then dialed back to around 195 pounds and was able to squat the 3 sets of 265 and deadlift 335 for one set near the end. I did all this as a 34 year old, so I wasn't quite as indestructible as I was in my teens and twenties, I suspect someone starting earlier than me would progress a bit quicker. Since getting stronger, my health and the ease that I move through my physical environment are much better. Unlocking your potential strength is a wonderful thing and really improves quality of life. Long story short, if you want to get yourself strong and aren't afraid of putting in some work, eating a bit of food, and resting like you mean it, this book will help you in that goal. Even if you don't want to be as strong as possible, the book has a place on your shelf as an instruction manual on how to do the basic barbell lifts. If you follow the instructions, you will not injure yourself with poor form. This is worth it in and of itself too. Get yourself strong, and live a better life. Highest Recommendation. Review: HOW TO LIFT 101 - I have been trying to learn how to exercise since I first lost the weight (more than 10 years ago now). I say "trying" because I have lost many, many hours of my life reading "expert" opinions and trying the latest "Muscle and Fitness" workout routine that "guarantees" success. I wish I had found Mark Rippetoe's book years ago. You don't need to read any further; this is well worth the money. My copy has pages flagged, and, for a few months until I was sure I learned the moves, it was with my during my workouts. This will teach you to use a barbell properly and, therefore, get stronger. Mr. Rippetoe will teach how to workout with barbell. He will teach you how to do it properly. I have shelves full of books; all could be traded for this one reference. Yes, I mean it. There is no other reference on the market that even comes close. It is a reference book: detailed drawings and descriptions of even the smallest of details for the major barbell exercises (squat, deadlift, bench press, (overhead) press, power clean). Ripp also included other exercises (dips, deadlift variations, etc.) I appreciate the fact that this book includes the "why" along with the "how." I have books that teach the squat with one or two pictures; as another reviewer points out, the squat chapter is many pages of detail. Even with the science, Ripp's writing style is understandable and often humorous. When I first started using Ripp's program, I modified it slightly (using his other excellent book, Practical Programming), and did not include Power Cleans (since I don't have bumper plates that can be safely dropped on my garage floor). I have tried power cleans at lighter weights (that I don't need to drop); if you can, I recommend power cleans. Sometimes, I incorporate squat jumps into my program for some "power" work; however, I have no idea what Ripp would think of this. He would probably make fun of me, but, hey, I work with what I have. I had been squatting for years; well, I was not doing it right. I was humbled when I realized that my version of a squat was probably just a "half" squat. Also, I realize that the hundreds of pounds that I pushed on the sled (machine leg-press) DOES NOT translate into real squatting strength. I have to admit--squats suck. The machine is much easier. But, the value of the squat cannot be ignored. Even after about 10 years of lifting, I learned something for each lift. Staring at the ceiling, for example, during a bench press, or moving my head/hips forward to lock out the press. These little things make a difference. Everything I knew about the deadlift was probably wrong... It's all over the internet, so you don't need this, but just in case you are curious, here was my first overall plan (based on both Starting Strength and Practical Programming). Note that you squat with every workout, and you alternate the bench press and overhead press. I was deadlifting just once each week. Note that the plan includes squatting, pushing, and pulling each workout. This is not the exact plan as laid out in the book (I altered the pulling exercise layout and removed back extensions): Day 1 Squat Press Chins Day 2 Squat Bench Deadlift Day 3 Squat Press Chins/Power Cleans Day 4 Squat Bench Chins Day 5 Squat Press Deadlift Day 6 Squat Bench Chins/Cleans For example, each time you succeed with your required reps (say, squat 100 lbs. for 3 sets of 5 reps), you increase your weight. Next workout, you would try 105. If you start properly (i.e., LIGHT), you can progress for a while. Sets and reps are usually 3 x 5, but the deadlift was 1 work-set x 5. (You do warmup sets, too). Don't let this simple layout fool you; you will get stronger. Squats are full-body exercises! At this point, I am no longer on this plan--not because it was not working, but because, obviously, at a certain point you can't continue to make 5-pound gains each workout. I am not 18 anymore, and my body just could not try for a Personal Record with each and every workout. I can't say enough about my improvements while on this plan for a few months. Also, I walk, run occasionally, and try to keep up with the young kids during soccer games/practices, so I noticed that I was not recovering (i.e., unable to progress) from the frequent squatting. Ripp does not recommend "cardio" training; he justifies this position with pages of science and life experience as a trainer. After starting with this program, you can consider the "intermediate" plans in Practical Programming (Google "Texas Method" for an example), or try something like Jim Wendler's 5-3-1. I am currently using 5-3-1 because, for me, this program allows for more recovery. Also, I like the fact that Wendler's program is not always working at your max weight (and instead uses a lighter weight with a higher rep-goal). By the way, Wendler (I believe, I don't know him personally), recommends Ripp's program to get started. Honestly, other fitness authors should be embarrassed to sell their works on the same shelf with Ripp's books.
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,924 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Weight Training (Books) #7 in Sports Training (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (6,598) |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.75 x 10.98 inches |
| Edition | 3rd |
| ISBN-10 | 0982522738 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0982522738 |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 347 pages |
| Publication date | November 11, 2011 |
| Publisher | The Aasgaard Company |
T**M
You need to get strong. Read this book and follow it and you will.
This book is the go to starting reference for anyone that wants to work on basic strength training. If you read this book and take the time to practice and do the lifts properly, you will be better at them than most of the people in your gym. The current trends of fitness are all well and good for what they are, but they simply do not replace good old fashioned barbell work. Barbell work isn't easy, glamorous, or trendy in the modern world of crossfit, yoga, and other designer programs, but it is important to your overall fitness and help protect you against the effects of our sedentary daily lifestyles. Mark Rippetoe's training book is a no nonsense bible on how to do the major compound lifts properly and in a simple progression that will get you to a respectable level of strength in the shortest amount of time possible, if you put in the work and have a proper diet. Mark goes over the basic lifts in exhaustive, scientific detail. The book dedicates around 50 pages to squat and the theory behind it as an example. This book not only tells you how the lifts should be done, it explains why they should be done the way that they are, what happens mechanically when you do them properly and goes over cues and theory on how to make sure you are doing them safely and efficiently. If more personal trainers and gym goers understood the methods and prescriptions in the book, people would get far more out of their lifts and workouts. Using this book earlier in my lifting career, I increase my squat from a set of 5 at 95 pounds to three sets of 5 at 265, took my deadlift from 1 set of 135 for 5 reps to one set of 335 for 5 reps. I also improved my shoulder press and bench press considerably, as well as improving on power cleans and barbell rows (which aren't strictly part of the program, but my gym was weird about people doing power cleans). I ate quite a bit of food and slept a lot as recommended by the program, and ended up improving my strength considerably over the course of a year as the numbers show. I went from 170 pounds at 6'1 to about 205 pounds body weight at the end, and then dialed back to around 195 pounds and was able to squat the 3 sets of 265 and deadlift 335 for one set near the end. I did all this as a 34 year old, so I wasn't quite as indestructible as I was in my teens and twenties, I suspect someone starting earlier than me would progress a bit quicker. Since getting stronger, my health and the ease that I move through my physical environment are much better. Unlocking your potential strength is a wonderful thing and really improves quality of life. Long story short, if you want to get yourself strong and aren't afraid of putting in some work, eating a bit of food, and resting like you mean it, this book will help you in that goal. Even if you don't want to be as strong as possible, the book has a place on your shelf as an instruction manual on how to do the basic barbell lifts. If you follow the instructions, you will not injure yourself with poor form. This is worth it in and of itself too. Get yourself strong, and live a better life. Highest Recommendation.
J**A
HOW TO LIFT 101
I have been trying to learn how to exercise since I first lost the weight (more than 10 years ago now). I say "trying" because I have lost many, many hours of my life reading "expert" opinions and trying the latest "Muscle and Fitness" workout routine that "guarantees" success. I wish I had found Mark Rippetoe's book years ago. You don't need to read any further; this is well worth the money. My copy has pages flagged, and, for a few months until I was sure I learned the moves, it was with my during my workouts. This will teach you to use a barbell properly and, therefore, get stronger. Mr. Rippetoe will teach how to workout with barbell. He will teach you how to do it properly. I have shelves full of books; all could be traded for this one reference. Yes, I mean it. There is no other reference on the market that even comes close. It is a reference book: detailed drawings and descriptions of even the smallest of details for the major barbell exercises (squat, deadlift, bench press, (overhead) press, power clean). Ripp also included other exercises (dips, deadlift variations, etc.) I appreciate the fact that this book includes the "why" along with the "how." I have books that teach the squat with one or two pictures; as another reviewer points out, the squat chapter is many pages of detail. Even with the science, Ripp's writing style is understandable and often humorous. When I first started using Ripp's program, I modified it slightly (using his other excellent book, Practical Programming), and did not include Power Cleans (since I don't have bumper plates that can be safely dropped on my garage floor). I have tried power cleans at lighter weights (that I don't need to drop); if you can, I recommend power cleans. Sometimes, I incorporate squat jumps into my program for some "power" work; however, I have no idea what Ripp would think of this. He would probably make fun of me, but, hey, I work with what I have. I had been squatting for years; well, I was not doing it right. I was humbled when I realized that my version of a squat was probably just a "half" squat. Also, I realize that the hundreds of pounds that I pushed on the sled (machine leg-press) DOES NOT translate into real squatting strength. I have to admit--squats suck. The machine is much easier. But, the value of the squat cannot be ignored. Even after about 10 years of lifting, I learned something for each lift. Staring at the ceiling, for example, during a bench press, or moving my head/hips forward to lock out the press. These little things make a difference. Everything I knew about the deadlift was probably wrong... It's all over the internet, so you don't need this, but just in case you are curious, here was my first overall plan (based on both Starting Strength and Practical Programming). Note that you squat with every workout, and you alternate the bench press and overhead press. I was deadlifting just once each week. Note that the plan includes squatting, pushing, and pulling each workout. This is not the exact plan as laid out in the book (I altered the pulling exercise layout and removed back extensions): Day 1 Squat Press Chins Day 2 Squat Bench Deadlift Day 3 Squat Press Chins/Power Cleans Day 4 Squat Bench Chins Day 5 Squat Press Deadlift Day 6 Squat Bench Chins/Cleans For example, each time you succeed with your required reps (say, squat 100 lbs. for 3 sets of 5 reps), you increase your weight. Next workout, you would try 105. If you start properly (i.e., LIGHT), you can progress for a while. Sets and reps are usually 3 x 5, but the deadlift was 1 work-set x 5. (You do warmup sets, too). Don't let this simple layout fool you; you will get stronger. Squats are full-body exercises! At this point, I am no longer on this plan--not because it was not working, but because, obviously, at a certain point you can't continue to make 5-pound gains each workout. I am not 18 anymore, and my body just could not try for a Personal Record with each and every workout. I can't say enough about my improvements while on this plan for a few months. Also, I walk, run occasionally, and try to keep up with the young kids during soccer games/practices, so I noticed that I was not recovering (i.e., unable to progress) from the frequent squatting. Ripp does not recommend "cardio" training; he justifies this position with pages of science and life experience as a trainer. After starting with this program, you can consider the "intermediate" plans in Practical Programming (Google "Texas Method" for an example), or try something like Jim Wendler's 5-3-1. I am currently using 5-3-1 because, for me, this program allows for more recovery. Also, I like the fact that Wendler's program is not always working at your max weight (and instead uses a lighter weight with a higher rep-goal). By the way, Wendler (I believe, I don't know him personally), recommends Ripp's program to get started. Honestly, other fitness authors should be embarrassed to sell their works on the same shelf with Ripp's books.
W**A
Perfeito estado
E**P
Hace años me lesioné de la espalda baja (nervio ciático), al menos en 6 ocasiones lastimé el nervio ciático por realizar inadecuadamente sentadillas y peso muerto. Con el libro y los videos de Mark Rippetoe he mejorado increíblemente mi desempeño en estos ejercicios, llevo mas de 6 meses haciendo los ejercicios como lo indica el libro, no me he vuelto a lesionar ni siquiera un poco. Aclaro que no es magia, hay una curva de aprendizaje. El libro lo lleva a uno de la mano indicando claramente cómo ubicar el centro de masa, la posición de los pies, la mirada, el rebote, explica los vicios y errores con palabras sencillas, diagramas, fotografías, etc. La versión electrónica es simplemente excelente, razón por la cual le doy las 5 estrellas. Un gran libro sin duda alguna para todo aquel que quiera desarrollar fuerza en el tren inferior sin hacerse daño y que no quiera o no pueda pagar entrenamiento personalizado.
K**O
Ich habe das Buch erst gelesen, nachdem ich schon über 20 Jahre mit Hanteln trainiert hatte. Trotzdem war ich begeistert. R. beschreibt haarklein die wichtigsten Übungen, nämlich Kniebeugen, Bankdrücken, Überkopfdrücken, Kreuzheben, Standumsetzen und Klimmzüge. Vor allen Dingen den Erläuterung zur Kniebeugentechnik konnte ich eine Menge abgewinnen. So hatte ich diese vorher nie gemacht. R. beschreibt einen einfachen Trainingsplan, der aber wirklich etwas bringt. Er reduziert das Hanteltraining auf das wesentliche und plädiert für 5 Wiederholungen pro Satz. Ja, richtig gelesen! Er rät nicht zum Training im sog. Hypertrophiebereich, noch rät er zum Training im Maximalkraftbereich. Er rät zu einem Kompromiss - also 5 Wiederholungen - und dieser Kompromiss ergibt Sinn: 5 Wiederholungen sind die Grenze zwischen Kraft, Schnellkraft und Muskelaufbau. Diese 5 Wiederholungen sind also ein Kompromiss. Während der typische Discopumper i.d.R. mit ca. 10 bis 12 Wiederholungen trainiert, erreicht er den Kraftgewinn lediglich über die Muskelhypertrophie. Im deutlich niedrigeren Bereich (1 - 3 WH) kommt es zu einer verbesserten neuronalen Ansteuerung, aber das Muskelwachstum bleibt zurück. Bei den 5er WH erhält man das beste aus zwei Welten. Was die Übungsauswahl betrifft: hier hat R. natürlich nichts neues erfunden. Muss er auch nicht, denn jeder, der schon länger trainiert, weiß um die Wichtigkeit der Grundübungen. R. gelingt hier in jeder Beziehung ein guter Kompromiss: er schafft es ein kurzes Programm zu entwickeln, das auf Grundübungen basiert. Er schafft es eine leichte Periodisierung einzubauen, indem er bestimmte Übungen wie Kreuzheben und Standumsetzen wechselt. Er vernachlässigt durch das Standumsetzen die Explosivkraft nicht, und er reduziert das ganze Training auf das Wesentliche. Interessant fand ich auch seine Argumentation, warum ein einziger Satz Kreuzheben für den Anfänger ausreicht. Sehr interessant fand ich sein Kapitel über die Kniebeugen. Das hat dazu geführt, dass ich meine Technik umgestellt habe - mit Erfolg. Er ist auch nicht dogmatisch, lobt sein Programm nicht bis in den Himmel oder lästert über andere. In einem sehr interessanten Kapitel geht er auch Variationsmöglichkeiten zu den Übungen ein, wie z.B.: - kann man statt Frontdrücken auch Nackendrücken machen? - ist Schwungdrücken eine gute Alternative zu Frontdrücken? - was ist von Schrägbankdrücken zu halten etc. Er verweist immer wieder auf die Zielsetzungen verschiedener Sportler, deklassiert aber keine Übung aus persönlichen Gründen. Wenn er eine Übung nicht empfihelt, hat er dafür nachvollziehbare Gründe - in aller Regel solche, die sich auf die Verletzungsgefahr beziehen. Für Anfanger, die schon länger merken, dass der Plan vom "Trainer" nicht so funktioniert wie er sollte, ist dies das richtige Buch. Für Fortgeschrittene, die in Wirklichkeit (krafttechnisch) keine sind, ist das ebenfalls das richtige Buch. R. macht hier keine großen Versprechungen darüber, wie viele cm Muskelmasse in welcher Zeit zu erreichen sind. Er hat eher einen pragmatischen Ansatz: werde stärker, werde explosiver, und das, was du an dir siehst, das nennt man Muskeln. Ganz eindeutig hat er dieses Buch für natural Trainierende geschrieben, für die folgende Gleichung gilt: muskulös werden heißt stark werden. Das ist kein Buch für Pumper, die sich schöne Muskeln antrainieren wollen. Das ist ein Buch für Leute, die stärker werden wollen und das Krafttraining nicht als Schnellschuss begreifen. Meine Erfahrung ist die, dass Leute, die aus optischen Gründen trainieren, sehr häufig nicht dauerhaft trainieren, da der optische Erfolg schnell ausbleibt bzw. sich nur sehr langsam einstellt. Die ersten Wochen und Monate sieht man dauernd Veränderungen und ist hoch motiviert. Dann ist plötzlich Schluss, und die Motivation geht verloren. onzentriert man sich darauf stärker zu werden, sieht das anders aus. Klar, auch hier sind die Anfangserfolge nie wieder reproduzierbar, aber: man hat immer noch kleinere Erfolge, die sich auch im Leben auswirken. Im Laufe der Jahre wird man bescheidener und freut sich, wenn man ein messbares Kilo in der Kniebeuge mehr schafft. Muskelaufbau sieht man vielleicht schon längst nicht mehr, aber die kleinen Kraftsteigerungen motivieren. Das gefällt mir an dem Buch: hier gibt es keine Blödsinnsbilder von Anabolika Hirschen. Hier gibt es keine flotten Versprechen. Hier wird ein Programm als das hingestellt, was es ist: als ein Mittel zum Aufbau von Grundkraft, Schnelligkeit und damit auch Muskulatur. Das sieht man auch schon am bescheidenen Titel: "Starting Strength"! Auch was die Folgebücher für Fortgeschrittene betrifft: immer ist R. bescheiden, zeigt Wege auf, macht aber niemals ein Dogma daraus. An keiner Stelle sagt er: "Du musst es genau so machen, sonst wird es nichts." Er hält sich konsequent mit Angaben über möglichen Kraft- und Muskelaufbau zurück. Die simple Botschaft: "Mach es und werde stärker. Freue dich über die Muskeln, aber mache die nicht zum Trainingsziel. Mach das Programm so lange, bis du damit nicht mehr weiter kommst. Dann mach ein anderes. Werde stärker und du wirst muskulöser. Dinge brauchn Zeit. Lass die Pumper zunächst an dir vorbei ziehen. Du wirst sie bald überholen. Denke und trainiere langfristig!"
J**S
Rippetoe es un entrenador de gran prestigio en USA, aunque no carente de cierta polemica debido a su falta de diplomacia. Pero de lo que nadie duda es de su talento como entrenador principalmente de powerlifting, Este libro es un clasico desde hace años para halterofilos y sobre todo powerlifters, pero tambien tiene un enorme interes para aquellos interesados en el culturismo, tanto si buscan hipertrofia como aumento de fuerza, Muchos culturistas cometen el error de iniciarse en su deporte con ejercicios de culturismo puro, con aislamiento muscular,principios Weider...etc Como este tipo de entrenamiento solo funciona para una minoria, algunos se pasan al lado oscuro de la quimica, Los que estan en este mundillo saben a que me refiero, no dare mas detalles. Pues bien, por experiencia propia y ajena, starting strength es la opcion sana que funciona, Un año con esta rutina y luego pasar a hipertrofia, No lo lamentareis ( siempre que la dieta sea la adecuada ) y olvidaos de los atajos que no conducen a ningún sitio bueno. El fallo del libro es que solo está en Ingles
D**.
I had been training strength for several years without really thinking about my training before SS. This book is a must-read if you want to improve your technique, your lifts and your understanding of strength training. I highly recommend it.
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