| Whether youre a competitive powerlifter, coach, or athlete looking forincreases in strength and explosive power, look no further than Powerlifting.
Powerlifting describes the three powerliftssquat, bench press, anddeadlift and explains how to combine them into a powerlifting program or buildthem into a sports training program. Youll learn how to perform each lift,including correct hand and foot placement, body positioning, and breathing.Thirty-five photos showing the phases of each lift accompany the text andclearly illustrate proper technique, which is the key to avoiding injury.Athletes who have avoided powerlifting for fear of injury can use the booksdetailed descriptions and numerous photos to lift with confidence and enhancetheir training regimen.
Once youve mastered the lifts, you can create a customized powerliftingprogram for either competition or sports such as football, wrestling, and trackand field. You will find programs for the squat, bench press, and deadlift whichare customized for both men and women according to weight. Author Barney Grovesincludes profiles of expert powerlifters as well as advice on what to eat forbuilding strength and size, how to enhance your performance with approvedsupplements, how to get psyched up for lifting, and everything you need to knowabout powerlifting competitions.
This comprehensive guide will help you lift safely and effectively andincorporate valuable tips for maximizing strength and power in your trainingprogram.
About the Author
Barney Groves has been a weightlifter for more than four decades and aweight-training instructor at the university level for almost as long. As acertified strength and conditioning specialist, he has also been a strengthcoach and consultant for several college teams. He is the coauthor of two otherweight-training books from Human Kineticsthe top-selling Weight Training:Steps to Success and its companion, Weight Training Instruction: Steps to Success.
Groves began powerlifting in 1991 at the age of 55, and since that time, he hasset state, regional, and National records in the squat. He has competed in twoto four meets each year, placing first in every meet but one. Currently, he isthe Virginia state and regional champion for the 60 and older age group.
Groves holds a PhD in physical education from Florida State University and is aprofessor of physical education at Virginia Commonwealth University. He lives inNew Kent, Virginia, with his wife, Patsy. When hes not lifting, Groves enjoysflying and working on his 113-acre farm.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Building Power and Strength
Chapter 2. The Squat
Chapter 3. The Bench Press
Chapter 4. The Deadlift
Chapter 5. The Training Cycle
Chapter 6. Proper Nutrition
Chapter 7. Lifting Ergogenics
Chapter 8. Training Programs
Chapter 9. Psyched to Lift
Chapter 10. Competitio
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