– Customer review on 22/11/2006

Finally, Men's Fitness has gotten it right - a book that does not promise immediate results...but instead one that helps you formulate a plan, that is equal part guide to the weightroom, solid nutritional advice, and key principals for involving the mind in your workout. This is without a doubt their best book yet on the value (and IMPORTANCE) of personal fitness.
Ian King may not be the best known name in the world of fitness, but among weightlifters, he is known for hard core, no-nonsense weight training, with functionality stressed over mere muscle mass. Along with Men's Health regular Lou Schuler, they have compiled the best muscle guide to come out of Rodale Press - and one of the best guides I have ever read.

Along with showcasing the various muscle groups, and giving well explained details of their importance, the book goes on to spotlight various exercises for each group. What is nice about the exercise pages is that they show great variation in order to allow for full definition of the particular muscle, and also give great explanation and illustration for the exercise, allowing the reader the chance to really learn more about proper form. It's great to read a book like that that uses pictures to explain and educate, rather than to have an excuse to photograph chiseled bodies in sweaty conditions.

This book has everything - whether you are a newcomer, or have been in the weightroom for years, you are bound to learn some new exercises, or some outstanding twists on some old favorites. And the sample programs written by King are well reasoned, and offer a creative mix of hypertrophic and endurance building routines. And they allow for customization to meet specific body part needs.

– Customer review on 19/08/2007

Excellent book with very clear instructions and photos of all the exercises with valuable tips on different variations and maintaining good form. Good practical advice for novices and some pretty grueling workouts for the more experienced! This book is a good purchase for anyone into strength training as it covers both basic and more advanced information.

– Customer review on 10/06/2007

A very good book. Nice written, nice to read, you won't think it's too long or anything like this because it has really got nice story and information pressed into a nice short book with a lot of good information which are really useful.
I really liked reading this book and you will most likely enjoy it as well!
Really enjoyable!!

– Customer review on 14/02/2007

this book is from men's health, however it is a gem of a book. The name Ian King means a trainer who is years ahead of the current field in strength and conditioning. His workoouts are second to none and the best thing you could possibly do is purchase this book and understand what he is writing and designing, this book is amust for any one working out, save the time and purchase this book, it is a gem.