Third Edition
by Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky (Author), William J. Kraemer (Author), Andrew C. Fry (Author)
Science and Practice of Strength Training is a favorite book
among strength and conditioning professionals. Now in a third edition,
it offers upgraded artwork, updates based on current science, and new
information to enhance the practical application of the concepts
presented. A new coauthor, Dr. Andrew Fry, joins the already-popular
author team of Dr. Vladimir Zatsiorsky and Dr. William Kraemer to make
this third edition even better than its predecessors. Together the
authors have trained more than 1,000 elite athletes, including Olympic
medal winners, world champions, and national record holders. Influenced
by both Eastern European and North American perspectives, their
experience and expertise are integrated into solid principles, practical
insights, and directions based on scientific findings.
Science and Practice of Strength Training, Third Edition,
shows that there is no single program that works for everyone, at all
times and in all conditions. It addresses the complexity of strength
training programs while providing straightforward approaches to take
under specific circumstances. Those approaches are backed with
physiological concepts, ensuring readers gain a full understanding of
the science behind the practice of strength training. In addition, the
authors provide examples of strength training programs to demonstrate
the principles and concepts they explain in the book. The third edition
features more detailed artwork and has three new chapters on velocity in
the weight room, overtraining and recovery, and athlete monitoring.
The book is divided into three parts. Part I focuses on the basis of
strength training, detailing basic concepts, task-specific strength, and
athlete-specific strength. Part II covers methods of strength training,
delving into velocity training, training intensity, timing, exercises
used for strength training, injury prevention, overtraining, athlete
monitoring, and goal-specific strength training. Part III offers even
more practical applications, exploring training for specific
populations, including women, young athletes, and senior athletes. The
book also includes suggested readings that can further aid readers in
developing strength training programs.
This expanded and updated
coverage of strength training concepts will ground readers in the
understanding they need to develop appropriate strength training
programs for each person that they work with.
