Training is not just a trend. If you’re fully in, it’s a lifestyle. Which means you probably get up in the morning, eat eggs, go to work, go to training, go home and go back to training – well, educating and reading about it. Here’s a list we made with 10 books we think they would fit well into your knowledge libary.
1. 5/3/1: The Simplest and Most Effective Training System for Raw Strength
by Jim Wendler
The basics of strength, raw power and building a resistant body. Wendler’s 5/3/1 will work for anyone who’s willing to put in hard work and persistent discipline. 5/3/1 method is one of the most popular training systems to get stronger. Found out more about Wendler’s system and why raw power should be your best friends.
2. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 3rd Edition
by Thomas Baechle and Roger Earle
For anyone who wants to know the basic principles of training, from strength to conditioning, this the “encyclopedia” you need. Made for professionals, but appropriate for all sport and fitness enthusiast. The research-based approach, 30 expert contributors, extensive exercise technique section, and unbeatable accuracy of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. Made and published NSCA.
3. Strength Training Anatomy
by Frédéric Delavier
Before getting into deep research about training system, understanding the principles behind the human body and its anatomy is essential. With this book you get an intricate look at strength training from the inside out. With 400 full-colour illustrations this work explains anatomy in detailed, scientific way.
4. Enter the Kettlebell!: Strength Secret of the Soviet Supermen
by Pavel Tsatsouline
If your into kettlebell training, that’s the work you probably already have in your liberty. If not, the book will give an insight into Russian kettlebell and strength training. The form must follow the function mindset, detailed description and motivational approach towards kettlebell lifting.
5. Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength
by Steven Low
Overcoming gravity is a journey through logically and systematically constructing strength oriented bodyweight training. Systematic approach, exercise physiology and attention to detail. Steven Low also provides sample programming and recommendations concerning health and injury management.
6. Power Speed ENDURANCE: A Skill-Based Approach to Endurance Training
by Brian Mackenzie, Glen Cordoza
The book present’s CrossFit Endurance founder Brian MacKenzie’s training system for endurance athletes. The mindset that runners and other endurance athletes don’t need strength drills is finally changing. Power, Speed, ENDURANCE presents training strategies for improving and optimizing your performance and overall work capacity.
7. Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches
by Greg Everett
Greg Everett is one of the most popular figures in American Olympic weightlifting. Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches is an essential and comprehensive guide to understanding the Olympic and all other related lifts. The work is filled with sections of teaching progressions, lift analyses, error correction, programming, competition, supplemental exercises, warm-up protocols, nutrition, and sample training programs.
8. Mad Skills Exercise Encyclopedia: The World’s Largest Illustrated Exercise Encyclopedia
by Ben Musholt
Encyclopedia which contains over 700 exercises for building basic strength and keep up with mobility. Drills range from barbell lifts to gymnastic conditioning, kettlebell and even yoga postures.
9. Complete Calisthenics: The Ultimate Guide to Bodyweight Exercises
by Ashley Kalym
Ashley Kalym’s goal is to build pure athleticism, and focus on power and strength using solely bodyweight movements. Over 500 photographs, step-by-step instructions and even nutritional advices.
10. Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training
by Mark Rippetoe
Back to basics and to one of the most popular books on strength training. Mark Rippetoe is crowds favourite when it comes to introducing barbell training to wider public. No wonder Starting Strength has been called the best and most useful of fitness books.