Delavier's Women's Strength Training Anatomy Workouts

Get this book! Really helpful for understanding how to add weights to exercise program. (+) nicely organized - easy to read, not too wordy, chock full of helpful info, nice use of pics; anatomy sketches are beautiful & useful to see what areas are being targeted; GREAT for post meno women but also for younger women (AND gives them things to think about as they age); good mix of exercises.. warm-ups/ stretches, free weights, machine assisted weights, and calisthenics.. tho most is weights, which is good. I had gotten another book "anatomy for strength & fitness training" but didn't like it because the exercises were far too simple.. more like exercises for PT / recovery. (-) only complaint.. spiral binding PLS!!

This is by far my favorite strength training book that I have read or that I own. One of the most popular reviews of this book lambasts it for being more or less sexist and condescending. You know, as a woman who does consider herself a feminist, I actually have to respectfully disagree with that assessment. Having read the passages in question, the authors do mention that they can point you to exercises to do if the appearance of wearing high heels without actually having to do it is your goal, or to exercises that would produce a more natural spine alignment. It seemed to me more about giving options based on opinions about aesthetics. For me, personally, I think feminism shouldn't have to exclude any idea about wanting to be attractive to prospective or current mates. I've been married nearly 13 years, and I'm going to be 40 in less than 2 months, and recently my hubby told me he thought I looked stunning. I'm not going to lie, I loved that, because it matters to me that my mate finds me attractive and at my age, I don't take those kind of compliments for granted anymore. And I believe strength training has a vital role in that. It also helps me to de-stress and maintain my health goals. And that, if anything, would be my one criticism of this book, but I think it applies to many of the fitness books on the market. I think more of the emphasis should be on health. Looking the best a person can brings confidence, but age will usually remove one by one the things our society values as attractive. But higher levels of physical fitness are great for maintaining health and well being. Also, other reviewers have noted that this book heavily encourages gym equipment over free weights. This is certainly true, however, it does explain in great detail how to do all of the exercises with free weights if this is your choice, as it is mine. Owing to the personal circumstances of our family, working out at a gym doesn't work for me. Because I recognize that they recommend the gym equipment usually because it comes with a decreased risk of injury for beginners, I wasn't personally bothered by their repeated advice on that, especially since the explanations for the free weights was quite well done. Overall, I think this is an excellent book for women who are interested in strength training.

the detail in this manual is really excellent. i think the writing style is easy to follow, but still packed with info. i do find it hilarious how offended people are by some of the author's comments -- he's french for crying out loud! i think it's, if anything, a cultural difference -- not anything like the chauvinism people are accusing him of in some of these reviews! just my opinion. i recommend it if you want detailed info on strength training and proper form. i thought i would be bored to tears, but in fact I am learning so much and really enjoying this book! highly recommend.

This is an excellent resource if you are prepared to read it thoroughly and tailor your workout to your own needs. I already had some weight training experience and this book helped me take it to the next level, but did require multiple in-depth readings. If you are new to weight training, you might want a book that is shorter and simpler to get started such as Holly Perkins's "Lift to Get Lean". This book goes into great detail about how to develop the right training program to fit your needs and delves into the biomechanics of each exercise and the pros and cons of an exercise's different variations, and provides excellent tips on technique. There is a lot of discussion of free weights versus machines for various muscle groups. I enjoy the anatomical illustrations because they help me understand which muscles I am targeting and what results I will get from a particular exercise. In the back are some workouts that are useful, but you will get more variety by using the information to put together your own workouts. It is true what some reviewers have said about silly, sexist comments and some strange ideas the author has about how women want to look, but I just ignore those.

Love that it shows the muscles you're working with each exercises you're doing...ladies get it

Great book for beginners to understand all the basics plus workouts for Beginner and Advanced lifters with minimal equipment or for gym use. It organized and easy to use. Great pictures and diagrams. It has it all!!!

I am 71, and have extensive experience lifting weights for 40 some years. However, after a major surgery I found myself weakened, lost weight, scared of course, and unsure how to proceed. This book helped me in that it explained when you’re older it takes longer to recover, and for older people he recommends two days a week and work upper and lower body both, so you are working all body parts twice a week. This gives lots of recovery time, and he says then you can move to 3 days aweek if desired, but not more than that. His exercises are also very helpful.

Excelente libro tiene imágenes y descripción de lo que logras con cada ejercicio y las combinaciones que puedes hacer en tus rutinas

Really liked this book, and so did my wife. A lot of different exercise options along notes, tips and guiding photos on how to carry out a smooth gym routine. Recommended.

This is a GREAT reference for any woman attempting to set up her own strength training program at home. Full of super detailed diagrams of the musculature that will be worked by any exercise. Exercises are provided for using dumbbells/barbells at home AND for using machines at the gym. There is information provided regarding the differences in muscles between women and men as well; ie our arm structure, which is different! Appropriate cautions are given for hazards of any particular exercise; ie for squats, do not let your knees surpass your toes. Complete routines are provided at the end of the book. Love it! It is all you will need to get started and continue for quite some time!!!

This book is fantastic! It’s filled with clear, detailed illustrations that show exactly how each exercise targets specific muscles. The workouts are well-structured and easy to follow, making it perfect for women at any fitness level. I’ve learned so much about proper form and muscle engagement. Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their strength training routine!

Muy bien libro, bastante completo, Michael Gundill y el ilustrador (y entendido del entrenamiento también) Frederic Delavier hacen un trabajo muy bueno, estoy aprendiendo mucho. Decir que hubiera preferido todo ilustraciones ya que las fotos que ponen a mi personalmente no me parece que queden bien (composición y estilo) estéticamente y me distraen un poco, personalmente pienso que con sólo ilustraciones hubiera quedado mejor pero probablemente otras personas no les resultará tan molesto, y de todas formas el contenido es bueno, con ejemplos y detalles específicos que no suelen comentarse. No lo encontraba por ningún lado y gracias a la opción de Amazon de segunda mano pude comprarlo por buen precio, el estado estaba bastante bien ( una sola página pintada con lápices de colores por un niño que se les debió pasar pero por lo demás muy bien) Buen libro y buena compra recomendable.