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Lee Priest wasn’t just another bodybuilder—he was the sport’s most defiant truth-teller. Rebel Iron: The Lee Priest Story cuts through the glossy propaganda of the fitness industry to reveal the raw, unfiltered rise of one of the most gifted and controversial athletes in modern bodybuilding. From his early days crushing grown men onstage in Australia to clashing with judges, sponsors, and federations across the globe, Lee Priest’s story isn’t a journey of smooth victories—it’s a war of principles. With arms that defied physics and a mouth that refused silence, Priest never fit...

Conquer the NSCA-CPT Exam: Certified Personal Trainer Study Guide is a focused companion for candidates preparing to sit for the NSCA-CPT exam. This concise guide is designed to reinforce your study priorities and provide clarity on the core principles tested in the certification process. Whether you are new to the field or formalizing your experience, this resource offers accessible coverage of training methodologies, client assessment, program planning, and goal-setting strategies. The book walks you through practical domains such as biomechanics, energy systems, injury prevention, and ...

FST-7 Fascia Stretch Training System is an in-depth guide to the revolutionary Fascia Stretch Training 7 (FST-7) system, developed by renowned bodybuilding coach Hany Rambod. Designed for bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, this book offers a detailed exploration of the FST-7 methodology, emphasizing its unique approach to muscle growth, strength, and physique enhancement. Key Features: Fundamental Principles: The book begins by laying out the core concepts of FST-7, including the importance of fascia stretching, the ‘7’ set rule, and the balance of volume and intensity in workouts. ...

Aging is an inevitable aspect of life, so why not embrace it to the fullest? Strength training for women over 60 is a transformative practice that not only enhances physical strength but also improves overall health and quality of life. By engaging in regular strength training exercises, women in this age group can effectively combat muscle loss, maintain bone density, and improve joint flexibility. Beyond the physical benefits, strength training boosts confidence, promotes independence in daily activities, and supports mental well-being.

Are you tired of spinning your wheels in the gym, only to see minimal results? Do you want to break through plateaus and finally unlock your full muscle-building potential—without wasting money on products that don’t work? Build Smarter, Grow Stronger is your definitive guide to understanding and using bodybuilding supplements in a smart, safe, and science-backed way.

Stronger tells a story of breathtaking scope, from the battlefields of the Trojan War in Homer’s Iliad, where muscles enter the scene of world literature; to the all-but-forgotten Victorian-era gyms on both sides of the Atlantic, where women build strength and muscle by lifting heavy weights; to a retirement home in Boston where a young doctor makes the astonishing discovery that frail ninety-year-olds can experience the same relative gains of strength and muscle as thirty-year-olds if they lift weights.

Step on stage with confidence, not confusion. The Bikini Bodybuilder’s Blueprint is the ultimate prep guide for women entering the world of bikini competitions—whether it’s your first show or you’re looking to level up and finally place. Forget the bro-science and second-guessing. This book gives you a complete roadmap for getting stage-ready without burnout or breakdowns. From training and nutrition to posing and peak week, you’ll learn exactly how to build your physique, fuel your body, and dominate the stage with confidence. Inside, you'll get: Competition-specific training ...

The bestselling fitness and self-improvement book for breaking through mental resistance and barriers, building unshakeable discipline, and keeping your goals alive when things get tough.

The bestselling fitness book for men who want to gain 25-35 pounds of lean muscle and lose as much fat or more in just 3-5 hours per week—and without giving up delicious foods or doing grueling workouts. Is Bigger Leaner Stronger a body building book that can help you pack on brain-shrinking amounts of muscle in 30 days flat? No. Is it a fitness nutrition book full of dubious diet and exercise “hacks” and “shortcuts” for melting belly fat faster than a roided hornet? Absolutely not.

Jay Cutler didn’t just lift weights—he dragged the sport of bodybuilding through its most competitive era and walked away with four Sandow trophies to prove it. The book is the raw, unsentimental story of how a blue-collar kid from Massachusetts muscled his way into an elite sport ruled by genetics, politics, and ego. This book isn’t some sugar-coated fan tribute. It’s an unfiltered breakdown of how Jay built one of the most durable and dominant physiques in modern bodybuilding—using discipline, calculated steroid use, a brutal training split, and a refusal to stay down after ...

Muscle isn’t built in the gym—it’s built while you sleep. The Nighttime Anabolic Window breaks the silence on the most neglected part of bodybuilding: what happens after your last rep, your last meal, and your last conscious thought of the day. Forget bro-science and recycled clichés. This book is a clinically grounded, no-nonsense guide to nighttime nutrition—what to eat, when to eat it, and why it matters more than your overpriced post-workout shake. Drawing on peer-reviewed studies, hard data, and a brutally realistic lens on bodybuilding culture, this guide unpacks the ...

Most training systems are built on hype, volume, and burnout. Vector3 is built on results. It’s not a motivational fairy tale. It’s a physiological sledgehammer—designed to rotate mechanical stress, manage recovery, and deliver actual muscle growth without the chronic fatigue, joint pain, or endless program-hopping that defines modern bodybuilding culture. Written by a seasoned, no-bullshit lifter with zero tolerance for pseudoscience or influencer nonsense, Vector3 introduces a complete, science-backed hypertrophy framework that cycles your training through three distinct vectors—...

No fluff. No hype. Just muscle, sweat, and hard truths. Bodybuilding For Beginners is a blunt, fact-driven guide for anyone who’s tired of second-guessing their workouts or blindly following garbage advice from Instagram gurus. If you’ve ever stepped into a gym and thought, “Am I doing any of this right?”—this book is your answer. Inside, you’ll learn how to lift properly, eat smartly, avoid injury, and actually make progress without spending every waking hour flexing in the mirror. Forget the noise. This is the blueprint for getting bigger and stronger, without turning into a ...

You don’t need a stove to get jacked. You need a fridge, a plan, and enough protein to make your macros shut up and grow. The Bodybuilder’s No-Cook Cookbook is written for lifters who train hard, eat fast, and don’t romanticize meal prep. Whether you’re bulking in a dorm, cutting in a cubicle, or just tired of scrubbing skillets, this book delivers real nutrition without the fake gourmet. Inside, you’ll get 30 chapters packed with practical, brutally honest strategies for building muscle and burning fat using only cold, ready-to-eat foods. No inspirational fluff. No culinary fairy...

If you've searched for Bigger Leaner Stronger, you've probably come across fitness hype, overcomplicated routines, and promises that fall flat. Stronger Chiseled Natural is different. This book delivers a real-world, science-backed method to help you build muscle, burn fat, and get stronger—without steroids, extreme diets, or wasting time on useless workouts. Written for men who want a leaner, more defined physique, this guide walks you step-by-step through the exact training and nutrition strategies that produce serious results—naturally. Whether you're a beginner or you've plateaued ...

In Outsmarting Menopause, Dr. Brooke Bussard shares a fun, refreshing approach to managing menopause symptoms and preventing the chronic diseases that hormonal changes can exacerbate. Once the ovaries retire and estrogen receptors decline, the body undergoes major shifts: muscle loss, weight gain, sleep issues, mood changes, and more. But menopause doesn't have to mean misery.

Discover the profound insights and philosophies of legendary bodybuilder and fitness guru, Mike Mentzer, in "Mike Mentzer: In His Own Words." This compelling book compiles transcriptions from Mentzer's talks and interviews, offering readers a direct and unfiltered view into his thoughts on bodybuilding, fitness, and life. Delve into Mentzer's revolutionary approach to training, including his principles of high-intensity training, and gain valuable wisdom on how to achieve optimal physical fitness. Through candid conversations, Mentzer shares his unique perspectives on topics such as steroid...

Imagine this (go ahead, it's an easy one): You're bored with your workouts. Nothing's changing; you're not getting stronger or leaner or feeling better, and, heck, maybe you'll just take a layoff and see what happens. You know what happens. That two-week layoff lasts a year, that's what happens! Now consider this: Traffic was light and you're 15 minutes early for your dental cleaning appointment. You flip open your device and bring up your new copy of Before We Go. By the time the dental tech calls you, you've heard two chapters and are amped to get to the gym. Your mind is racing through the appointment, and it's all you can do to stay in that squeaky lounge chair.

Let Dan help you dig a little deeper into how life’s truths show up in the weight room and on the field of play. What you learn in this selection will get you thinking more broadly into how it all fits together - fitness, health, longevity, and easy strength.

Is it really possible to add significant extra muscle-bulk to your frame using bodyweight exercise only? The answer, according to calisthenics guru and bestselling Convict Conditioning author Paul Wade, is a resounding Yes. Legendary strongmen and savvy modern bodyweight bodybuilders both, have added stacks of righteous beef to their physique--using just the secrets Paul Wade reveals in this bible-like guide to getting as strong AND as big as you could possibly want, using nothing but your own body. Paul Wade’s trenchant, visceral style blazes with hard-won body culture insight, tactics, ...