The New Rules of Lifting: Six Basic Moves for Maximum Muscle

by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove
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  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • Reviews: 3
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Vocal Media · 2014-04-23
innovative 4.40

The book provides a fresh perspective on weightlifting and challenges traditional fitness notions. It is praised for its innovative approach and practical advice.

This review highlights the book's innovative approach to weightlifting, which challenges traditional fitness notions and introduces new concepts like metabolic training. The authors' practical advice is well-received, making the book a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their fitness routine. The review emphasizes the book's ability to cater to a wide range of readers, from beginners to experienced lifters, offering a comprehensive guide to effective workouts.

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    The book provides a fresh perspective on weightlifting and challenges traditional fitness notions.

    Schuler and Cosgrove introduce the concept of 'metabolic training'.

    Whether you're a beginner, an experienced lifter looking for new challenges, or anything in between, you can mix and match the workouts to help you get bigger, stronger, and leaner.

All Seasons Cyclist · 2014-04-23
comprehensive 4.20

The book is a primer on muscle growth, work, fuel, and recovery. It explains how to calculate hydration, carbohydrate, and protein needs effectively.

This review positions the book as a comprehensive primer on muscle growth, work, fuel, and recovery. It praises the book's detailed explanations of how to calculate hydration, carbohydrate, and protein needs, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in fitness. The review highlights the book's practical advice and its ability to cater to a wide range of readers, from beginners to experienced lifters.

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    This book is a primer on how your muscles grow, work, get fuel and recover.

    The book explains how to calculate your hydration, carbohydrate and protein needs.

    It's a valuable resource for anyone interested in fitness.

Goodreads · 2008-12-26
engaging 4.00

The book is praised for its engaging style and practical advice suitable for both beginners and experienced lifters. It effectively challenges traditional fitness notions and introduces innovative concepts.

This book is highly regarded for its accessible and engaging writing style, making complex fitness concepts understandable for all levels of lifters. The authors, Schuler and Cosgrove, present a fresh perspective on weightlifting, challenging traditional notions and introducing the concept of metabolic training. Readers appreciate the practical advice and the way the book caters to both beginners and experienced lifters, offering a comprehensive guide to effective workouts.

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    The focus is for both beginners and for elite lifters.

    Schuler and Cosgrove write with a very fluid and engaging style.

    Their writing not only makes you want to pick up the weights but also to understand the science behind it.

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