Bodybuilding Anatomy

If you are new to weight lifting and want to learn about grip positioning on machines and barbells and how it makes a difference, then I recommend this book. I think it's a must have for anyone starting out in weight lifting. It has helpful illustrations and each exercise is explained in an easy to understand format. As stated by another reviewer, it does not go into in-depth about muscle anatomy but it's sufficient information for beginners and intermediate lifters who don't want or need too much detail. If you want more in-depth anatomy information, I recommend Strength Training Anatomy Workout II by Frederic Delavier and Michael Gundill.

I have been a personal trainer for 4 years, am halfway through an exercise science degree complete with sports medicine and kinesiology courses, and this book STILL helps me. I keep one on my desk at all times, and refer to it for my clients who have pretty good definition but want to target specific areas for more growth/hypertrophy. The pictures will help even the newest beginner to weightlifting understand the science, proper form, and mechanics involved with resistance exercise. It's not about getting big and bulky - it's a map of the muscles and how they move. I use the pictures to explain ideas and techniques to my clients, and I have given 3 of these away as gifts to people who still refer to this book after owning it for years. I sincerely and wholeheartedly recommend it to ANYONE who lifts - beginner or professional!

Each exercise is clearly illustrated with color to show the precise muscles being trained. Chaptered by body part with an index by exercise. Some chapters show relationship between muscle and bone, eg:arms,chest. Some chapters show impact of varying your foot position, eg:upper and lower legs. Variations of each exercise are offered. Clear, straight-forward, not over-whelmed with too much informative but confusing detail.

The book doesn't go "in-depth" on any of the movements, just takes two pages to explain each exercise (step-by-step, trajectory, grips, range of motion, things like that) along with anatomical illustrations. Note that the book is kinda small when it comes to dimensions, so it doesn't really include THAT much information for a book that's almost 200 pages.It really doesn't touch on anything outside this basic premise.Still, I think this is an *essential* book for beginner and intermediate bodybuilders and health enthusiasts, the science is simple and easy to understand, the illustrations are PERFECT and very informative, the book is nicely organized.My favorite thing about the book is how it explains different grips and position and how subtle differences in technique can target different areas and help you make the best out of your workouts, very handy reference.To summarize, while book doesn't offer anything too complex or advanced; I still think it's essential for anyone who takes the sport seriously, and at $13.5 (at the time of this writing), you can't go wrong!EDIT: I borrowed "Strength Training Anatomy" from a friend, and I must say, it contains much, MUCH more information than "Bodybuilding Anatomy". But that's not to say it's better or worse! Here are some key differences:*As stated, STA has much more information than BBA, they're not even comparable in this department.*The drawings in STA are more complex but sometimes less informative.*STA has much more information on the given exercise, while BBA focuses more on different grips and trajectories.*STA also covers more ground when it comes to injuries and such (something BBA doesn't really touch on at all).*BBA is much easier to read through and understand, it's much more "user friendly".*BBA explains how the muscle group works and how it is composed before starting with the exercises. STA has none of that, goes straight forward to exercises.Which one should you get? If you're a beginner/intermediate lifter, go with BBA, otherwise, go for STA.

Glutes Pecs Traps Deltoids Bi's Tri's ..... Ever wonder what where and how about muscles? Well if you have this is the book for you. Medical type illustrations showing all muscle groups and body parts and most importantly what exercises specifically work those muscles. This book helped me select specific exercises to work the muscles I want to build using proper form and technique. In my opinion a must have.

Gave this as a gift. He really liked it. Stated there is a lot of good information in this book

I love this book. Friend gave it to me years ago. Just ordered for my brothers and nephews but tremendous insights on positions and variations to hit particular areas.

This is the best body building anatomy book. Much better than  Strength Training Anatomy-3rd Edition (Sports Anatomy) . The diagrams are uncluttered, focus on one area at a time and provide multiple view points. This makes it possible for a layman to understand the musculo-skeletal system.The exercise descriptions pack just the information you need atthe gym. The anatomy focus sections are outstanding. A must have for any one lifting weights.

All bout the body parts and trainingLittle waisted on wider subject matter.Easy to follow

The book leave absolutely nothing out… the attention to detail with illustrations is mindblowing

Gives good details on how to do the exercises and provides variations. Doesn't have as many exercises as other books, though, which tend to lack detailed explanations. Way better than the "anatomy of..." series by Craig Ramsey.

This is a great book. I have several weightlifting books and this is certainly one of the best. It has excellent diagrams,highlighting the muscle groups used in each exercise. It has lots of very useful information. My wife and I have been going to the gym and using weights for several years now, however, this book gives you a good variety of exercises . Would recommend

Good book to check out which muscles you're working in the gym and alternative exercises to target those muscles you may be missing. Recommended.