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Weight Training for Dummies

by Suzanne Schlosberg, Liz Neporent 
Paperback - 384 pages (May 15, 1997) 
IDG Books Worldwide; ISBN: 0764550365 ; 
Dimensions (in inches): 1.05 x 9.19 x 7.40
A great beginners book from the Dummies series. It provides an excellent introduction into the field of weight training.

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Power : A Scientific Approach 

by Frederick C. Hatfield 
Paperback - 352 pages 
NTC/Contemporary Publishing; ISBN: 0809244330 ; 
Dimensions (in inches): 1.24 x 9.89 x 7.97
A good book from the legendary Fred Hatfield. It is a little more analytical than most, but easy to understand. Includes some great how to and how not to photos.

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The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding 

by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Dobbins (Contributor) 
Hardcover - 800 pages (December 1998) 
Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 0684843749
Dimensions (in inches): 1.88 x 11.21 x 8.95
A very popular book by Arnold available in both hardcover and paperback. This huge volume is truly an encyclopedia of bodybuilding.

Hardcover

Paperback - 832 pages Rev&Updtd edition (November 1999) 
Fireside; ISBN: 0684857219 ; 
Dimensions (in inches): 1.73 x 10.87 x 8.55 

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Bill Pearl's Keys to the Inner Universe : Worlds Best Built Man 

by Bill Pearl 
Paperback reprint edition Vol 001 (June 1992) 
Bill Pearl Enterprises; ISBN: 0962991007
I have used this awesome reference for years. It provides the greatest reference of exercises for each body part I have ever seen. Often when training with an injury, it has helped me find ways to train around it.

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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 

by Thomas R. Baechle (Editor) 
Hardcover - 560 pages (August 1994) 
Human Kinetics Pub; ISBN: 0873226941 ; 
Dimensions (in inches): 1.63 x 11.35 x 8.81
I was a major contributor to this volume. About half of it covers the physiological aspects of weight training and the other half covers the coaching and training aspects, plus how to design and operate a collegiate athletic strength training facility.

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Designing Resistance Training Programs 

by Steven J. Fleck, William J. Kraemer (Contributor), William J. Kramer 
Hardcover 2nd edition (May 1997) 
Human Kinetics Pub; ISBN: 0873225082 ; 
Dimensions (in inches): 0.93 x 11.19 x 8.74
Another major volume for strength coaches. This volume in combination with the NSCA Essentials volume make a great pair of references.

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Exercise Physiology : Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance 

by William D. McArdle, Frank I. Katch, Victor L. Katch 
Hardcover - 896 pages 4th edition (April 1996) 
Lea & Febiger; ISBN: 0683057316 ; 
Dimensions (in inches): 1.54 x 11.13 x 8.77
This huge volume makes a great reference for the combined fields of nutrition and fitness.

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ACSM's Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines 

by American College of Sports Medicine, James A. Peterson (Editor) 
Hardcover 2nd edition (June 1997) 
Human Kinetics Pub; ISBN: 0873229576
Your facility may be judged by these standards in the courtroom, you better be familiar with them.

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Strength Training for Women 

 by James A. Peterson Phd, Susan L. Peterson (Contributor),
James A. Peterson, Cedric X. Bryant (Contributor) 
Paperback - 155 pages (June 1995) 
Human Kinetics (T); ISBN: 0873227522 ; 
Dimensions (in inches): 0.45 x 10.98 x 8.51
This volume speaks directly a women and address their specific weight training issues.

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