The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding is a comprehensive update of Arnold Schwarzenegger's original work, covering everything from basic bodybuilding principles to advanced training routines. While the exercise descriptions are thorough and valuable, some of the recommended training routines may lead to overtraining for those without chemically altered recovery abilities.
The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding is a fully updated and revised version of Arnold Schwarzenegger's original work, co-written with Bill Dobbins. This extensive guide, spanning over 800 pages, is organized like five books in one, each broken down into related chapters. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic bodybuilding principles to advanced training routines, and includes motivational photographs and diagrams. The book addresses advancements in exercise science, supplements, and nutrition, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and advanced bodybuilders. However, some of the recommended training routines, which suggest 16 or more sets per bodypart and six days per week, could lead to overtraining for those without chemically altered recovery abilities. Despite this, the exercise descriptions are some of the most complete available, making this book an absolute must for every bodybuilder's library.
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The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding is a very complete book.
Even advanced bodybuilders could lapse into overtraining.
This book has everything. An absolute must for every bodybuilder’s library.