Maximum Strength Get Your Strongest Body in 16 Weeks with the Ultimate Weight-Training Program

by Cressey, Eric; Fitzgerald, Matt

• ISBN13: 9781600940576
• ISBN10: 1600940579
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-13
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Summary

Most of the 23 million American men who lift weights do so to get bigger; unfortunately, many of them are going nowhere with watered-down bodybuilding routines that don't help them actually getstronger. Eric Cressey's cutting-edge four-phase program, featuring constant progression, variation, and inspiring goals, keeps you focused on increasing strength along with muscle mass, helping you achieve the fittest, most energetic, and best-looking body you've ever had-with fewer hours at the gym.

Author Biography

Eric Cressey, M.S., CSCS, renowned strength coach and nationally ranked powerlifter, is a regular contributor to Testosterone Nation, Men’s Fitness, and Rugged Magazine. He lives in Massachusetts. Matt Fitzgerald is the author/coauthor of seven books. He writes regularly for several publications, including Maxim, Men’s Fitness, and Men’s Health. He lives in Northern California.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. XI
Introduction	p. XV
Why Stronger Is Better	p. 1
Building Strength	p. 9
Maximum Strength Program Overview	p. 19
What to Expect	p. 35
Maximum Strength Warm-Ups	p. 41
Phase 1: Foundation	p. 77
Phase 2: Build	p. 111
Phase 3: Growth	p. 133
Phase 4: Peak	p. 157
Nutrition for Maximum Strength	p. 177
The Muscle Between Your Ears	p. 197
Maximum Strength for Life	p. 207
Appendix	p. 215
Acknowledgments	p. 217
Index	p. 219
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