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Classic Muscle Art by Alan Radley and David Gentle
A unique and fascinating journey into Muscle Art by two leading Physical Culture historians, Alan Radley and David Gentle.
This exciting study comprehensively explores the Art of the muscular body as it has developed and evolved throughout time, and in all its variety and wonder. We investigate the Muscular ideal, as exemplified in sports like weightlifting and bodybuilding, plus in sculpture, painting and photography, movies and cartons etc. An exhaustive history of Muscle Art is brought to life in vibrant cultural context.
This profusely illustrated volume traces the history of the establishment of physical standards of beauty and aesthetics, and also the athletic capabilities of the muscular physique. The Ideal Body, both real and unreal, developed and imagined, is revealed in terms of beauty, shape, symmetry and proportions.
Contains ~ 1000 illustrations (100+ in colour) Cover At (above): Larry Scott by Jim Saunders
Written and produced by Dr. Alan S. Radley, and David F Gentle. …..To purchase or to check for prices and choices of black and white, colour, or deluxe bound editions. A MUST HAVE for P.C. historians, collectors and book lovers alike.
©Dr. Alan S. Radley and David F. Gentle. 2011
Built for Strength by Dr. Doug Briggs
Doug Briggs, Ph.D., is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS, *D) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a NSCA Fly Solo Mentor. Doug has been involved in strength and conditioning for over 30 years. Purchase your copy at www.builtforstrength.com
Enjoy this comprehensive weight training guide containing 386 pages of highly educational material, wonderfully illustrated throughout. Written by acclaimed author, Dr. Doug Briggs, twice Weightlifting National Champion and one of the fitness industry's leading Strength & Conditioning experts.
Book Reviews
"Doug’s book is a rarity, not just fun to read, but very, very, educational without the ’bull shit’…whoops, hype so usual with modern muscle manuals. We were also spared steroid freaks with their ugly vascularity. Such detail, designed to provide the maximum of results without making the usual beginners mistakes, e.g. overtraining. The book is like having a personal trainer, but far more value, because one can return to it over and over for more information and guidance. The information on diet and nutrition analysis of the various diet fads is worth the price of the book alone. The fascinating quizzes and the sheer genius of the hilarious cartoons really add value to the book. Well done Doug and good luck also to the fine looking gang who helped illustrate the volume." David Gentle Internationally acclaimed author and historian of Physical Culture David Gentle Features Editor of Health and Strength, the oldest continuous bodybuilding magazine in the world, published since 1898.
"I had the privilege of receiving a copy of Doug Brigg's
latest book entitled, "Built for Strength: A Basic Approach to Weight Training
Success for Men and Women". It represents one of the most complete and
comprehensive weight training handbooks I've read in recent times.
Doug masterfully explains the fundamental principles of weight training along
with detailed descriptions and images demonstrating exercises for each muscle
group. Readers will be drawn to return to this book regularly to gain further
insight and to perfect their technique in the gym. The Nutritional section is
highly informative and will benefit anyone who picks up a weight or wants to
enhance the quality of their life through healthy eating. Doug's thorough
hands-on approach in educating readers along with the perfect degree of
light-hearted humour throughout, makes it an enjoyable read. Doug has
literally "raised the bar" in the standard of quality he has set in delivering
this wonderful weight training desktop reference. A definite, THUMBS-UP!!"
Leo Robert Former Mr. Universe-Pro
"Doug Briggs' book, "Built for Strength: A Basic Approach to Weight Training Success for Men and Women", brings detail into structure. Previous known entities and all the new ones gathered form his scholarly study and research and his many years of hands-on work are brought together into a wonderful symbiosis. And all this is very readable - - it is fun to read. A very personable man, the author brings the reader into "the inside facts." This gives the book a very personable feel. And there is no nonsense For example, the Nutritional part cuts to the chaff, bringing a seemingly complex subject into practicality for the weight trainee. It is very hard to bring together all that goes into weight training into something understandable. This is a scientifically proven and empirical nuts and bolts book. Compete in all ways." Carl Miller Owner of Carl & Sandra's Physical Conditioning Center - Santa Fe, New Mexico Former US National, Olympic, and World Weightlifting Coach
