There are countless Bodybuilding courses, tutorials, articles available online, but for some, having a book is still a necessity to learn. This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
- 1. The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised (1999)
- 2. Bodybuilding: The Complete Contest Preparation Handbook (2019)
- 3. Strength Training Anatomy, 3rd Edition (2010)
- 4. Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body (2019)
- 5. The Ultimate Bodybuilding Cookbook: High-Impact Recipes to Make You Stronger Than Ever (2016)
- 6. Jim Stoppani’s Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength (2014)
- 7. The Bodybuilding Meal Prep Cookbook: Macro-Friendly Meals to Prepare, Grab, and Go (2019)
- 8. Anatomy & Bodybuilding: A Complete Visual Guide (2015)
- 9. Bodybuilding For Beginners: A 12-Week Program to Build Muscle and Burn Fat (2019)
- 10. Men’s Health Natural Bodybuilding Bible: A Complete 24-Week Program For Sculpting Muscles That Show (2013)
- 11. Joe Weider’s Ultimate Bodybuilding (1989)
- 12. Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd edition (2011)
1. The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised (1999)
From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book—a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as “the bible of bodybuilding.”Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding’s newest stars….
2. Bodybuilding: The Complete Contest Preparation Handbook (2019)
The popularity of bodybuilding is at an all-time high, and the sport is continuing to grow. But seasoned competitors and beginners often have questions about how to look their best on show day. Written by expert bodybuilding coaches Peter Fitschen and Cliff Wilson, Bodybuilding: The Complete Contest Preparation Handbook will guide you through every step of the process to select a competition, prepare for the contest, and make the transition to the off-season. With no other book like it on the market, Bodybuilding offers you scientifically supported and…
3. Strength Training Anatomy, 3rd Edition (2010)
With new exercises, additional stretches, and more of Frédéric Delavier’s signature illustrations, you’ll gain a whole new understanding of how muscles perform during strength exercises. This one-of-a-kind best-seller combines the visual detail of top anatomy texts with the best of strength training advice. Many books explain what muscles are used during exercise, but no other resource brings the anatomy to life like Strength Training Anatomy. Over 600 full-color illustrations reveal the primary muscles worked along with all the relevant surrounding…
4. Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body (2019)
If you want to get muscular, lean, and strong as quickly as possible . . . regardless of your age . . . you want to read this book.Here's the deal:Building muscle and burning fat isn't as complicated as the fitness industry wants you to believe. This book is the shortcut. Those are just a few of the harmful lies and myths that keep guys from ever achieving the lean, muscular, strong, and healthy bodies they truly desire.And in this book you're going to learn something most guys will never know . . .The exact methods of diet and training that make . . . and it only takes a few months.Here are just a few of the things…
5. The Ultimate Bodybuilding Cookbook: High-Impact Recipes to Make You Stronger Than Ever (2016)
Say goodbye to the chicken breasts, broccoli, and egg whites you’re used to. Now you can build muscle, shed weight, and lift more―all while enjoying delicious, flavorful meals with The Ultimate Bodybuilding Cookbook!For over a decade, bodybuilding expert and personal fitness trainer Kendall Lou Schmidt has helped hundreds of clients, including many world-class athletes and elite physique contenders, achieve spectacular results through easy and effective recipes and customizable meal plans, available now in this book. Her exclusive trade secrets for getting stronger and leaner are some of the best in the…
6. Jim Stoppani’s Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength (2014)
Finally, a research-based book that covers all facets of optimizing the development of muscle and strength. Jim Stoppani’s Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength, Second Edition, is a comprehensive training guide and reference that provides * definitions of key terms and concepts; * evaluations of equipment options, including TRX, BOSU, and kettlebells; * explanations of the role and importance of each muscle group; * latest nutrition information for losing fat and increasing muscle mass; * presentations of the best exercises, including body weight, for…
7. The Bodybuilding Meal Prep Cookbook: Macro-Friendly Meals to Prepare, Grab, and Go (2019)
The Definitive Bodybuilding Meal Prep GuideThe Bodybuilding Meal Prep Cookbook takes the challenge out of fixing the healthy foods that are the key to sculpting your perfect body. Learn everything you need to know about prepping no-hassle, grab-and-go dishes for every meal―all without losing time at the gym.Whether you’re bulking, maintaining, or cutting, this cookbook shows you the right way to calculate your daily macro goals. Each easy-to-prep recipe features complete macronutrient information, making it simple to prep the perfect bodybuilding plates.The Bodybuilding Meal Prep Cookbook includes: Prep for success…
8. Anatomy & Bodybuilding: A Complete Visual Guide (2015)
The muscles of the back, shoulder, abdomen, arms and legs are featured with special sections for glutes and abs. Health and fitness trainers, students of sports science, and those hoping to start or improve their own fitness regimen will find: With more than 150 full-color anatomical illustrations, a glossary of helpful terms, and more, Anatomy & Bodybuilding is an ideal manual for expanding one’s understanding of muscle anatomy and improving the effectiveness of workouts. #400,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #590 in Weight Training (Books) #953 in Anatomy…
9. Bodybuilding For Beginners: A 12-Week Program to Build Muscle and Burn Fat (2019)
New to bodybuilding? This book helps with the heavy lifting.Bodybuilding for Beginners is the ultimate guide for new bodybuilders. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never set foot in a gym before: this book will have you bulking up in no time. Think of it as a personal trainer who’s always going to be there for you.Get essential bodybuilding info, like detailed walkthroughs of 55 exercises that’ll work your legs, chest, arms, and everything in between. Looking for a quick start―without the guesswork? 84 straight days of suggested bodybuilding routines will build both your confidence and…
10. Men’s Health Natural Bodybuilding Bible: A Complete 24-Week Program For Sculpting Muscles That Show (2013)
It takes guts and dedication to meticulously sculpt an extremely lean and cut physique. If you are ready to build a competition-worthy body or just want to look like a pro, there is no better program than the total-body diet and workout plan revealed in Men’s Health Natural Bodybuilding Bible. It is THE how-to manual for anyone who wants to win his first bodybuilding competition the right way—purely, naturally, on guts, grit, and extreme dedication to diet and muscle craft. Or even just look like you did without stepping foot on a stage!Developed by professional Natural Bodybuilding Champion Tyler…
11. Joe Weider’s Ultimate Bodybuilding (1989)
“This massive and authoritative Master Blaster book is the greatest bodybuilding book ever written, primarily because it is firmly based on the training principles of the Weider System of Bodybuilding, which have been followed by literally every bodybuilder in the modern history of the sport. I began developing my Weider System back in the 1930s and continue to refine and add new Weider Training Principles to it. You can rely on the information I present in this book to improve your physique. Good luck!” — Joe Weider “One of the most fundamental secrets of successful bodybuilding is getting to know your body…
12. Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd edition (2011)
Starting Strength has been called the best and most useful of fitness books. The second edition, Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, sold over 80,000 copies in a competitive global market for fitness education. Along with Practical Programming for Strength Training 2nd Edition, they form a simple, logical, and practical approach to strength training. Now, after six more years of testing and adjustment with thousands of athletes in seminars all over the country, the updated third edition expands and improves on the previous teaching methods…
Best Bodybuilding Books You Should Enjoy
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Hercules II bodybuilding system - bodyweight exercise physical fitness course
Author(s): Hercules II
ID: 2393216, Publisher: Hercules II, Year: early 1970's?, Size: 9 Mb, Format: pdf
Vegan Bodybuilding Cookbook: Plant-Based High Protein Recipes for Building Muscle in Bodybuilding, Fitness and Sports. Dozens of Healthy Meals to Get A Strong Body and Fuel Your Workouts
Author(s): Sarah Meyers
ID: 2485728, Publisher: , Year: 2020, Size: 3 Mb, Format: epub
Bodybuilding & Strength Training: Meal Plans, Recipes and Bodybuilding Nutrition & The Ultimate Guide to Strength Training
Author(s): Bjorn, Nicholas
ID: 2574835, Publisher: , Year: 2020, Size: 4 Mb, Format: pdf
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are really best-sellers according to Washington Post, others are composed by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.