With over 20,000 copies in print, this book has become a staple in weight rooms across the country. Now, Brzycki, the strength and conditioning coach at Princeton, has updated his bestselling guide to improve muscular strength and conditioning. With new photos and information on the latest equipment and workout techniques, this edition will be around for many years to come.

This fifth edition of A Practical Approach to Strength Training is an update of the classic book that has been a widely used resource in the fitness industry, selling nearly 35,000 copies. Many of the chapters have been overhauled with the latest information on strength and fitness; new chapters have been added, including ones on anaerobic training, metabolic training, flexibility training, power training, weight management and several on nutrition. The book is 396 pages with more than 135,000 words and 300 photographs and describes nearly 100 exercises that can be done with free weights, machines and manual (partner) resistance.

3rd edition

Periodization of resistance training -- Training principles -- Acute program variables -- Practical considerations -- Workout design -- Assessment -- Training tips and tools -- Case studies.