Bodybuilding & Strength Training

The bestselling fitness book for men who want to gain 25-35 pounds of lean muscle and lose as much fat or more in just 3-5 hours per week—and without giving up delicious foods or doing grueling workouts.

The bestselling fitness and self-improvement book for breaking through mental resistance and barriers, building unshakeable discipline, and keeping your goals alive when things get tough.

Packed with dynamic workouts, pro tips, and recovery strategies, Train with Terrain gives you the tools to turn every outdoor space into a performance playground.

Starting Strength has been called the best and most useful of fitness books. The updated third edition expands and improves on the previous teaching methods and biomechanical analysis....

A groundbreaking, richly informative exploration of the central yet underappreciated role of muscle in human life and health, Stronger sounds an urgent call for each of us to recognize muscle as “the vital, inextricable and effective partner of the soul.”

The Mike Mentzer Method offers an in-depth exploration of the revolutionary High-Intensity Training (HIT) approach pioneered by the legendary ...

Burn fat, build lean, sexy muscles, lose inches, and feel healthier, more energetic, and youthful than you ever have in your life - with a revolutionary new approach to resistance training....

This is Kettlebell Simple & Sinister: Revised & Updated Edition or simply S&S 2.0. Learn how to use the extreme hand-held gym from the man who started the kettlebell revolution.

You aren’t stuck with the body you have. You can make it better, even if you’ve mishandled it, and it’s far simpler than many people believe. Because here’s the truth: Every day, your body’s biology is changing.

What if we told you: "YOU COULD OWN A WORLD CLASS BODY—whatever your present condition—by doing only two exercises, for twenty minutes a day?" ...

The Quick and the Dead is designed for an advanced minimalist like you. A culmination of five years of research and experimentation, it distills cutting-edge science to a straightforward protocol of only two basic exercises you mastered years ago: kettlebell swings and power pushups.

Mike Mentzer: American Odysseus is the first biography of Mike Mentzer to appear in North America written by his close friend of twenty-one years, John Little, "one of the leading fitness researchers in North America" (Iron Man magazine).

Ready to shatter plateaus, smash PRs, and get bigger, leaner, and stronger than ever? This book is the shortcut....

Get stronger and more powerful immediately and this day on—using proven, yet little-known training secrets and strategies from the greatest of ...

This is the step-by-step manual I created for busy guys that want to burn fat, build muscle, get stronger, and increase their athleticism and power....

Many of us have forgotten how to move correctly. We live with muscular imbalances, constant pain and low energy. Adam Sinicki is on a mission to change this....

Dottir is two-time consecutive CrossFit Games Champion Katrin Davidsdottir's inspiring and poignant memoir. As one of only two women in history to have won the title of “Fittest Woman on Earth” twice, Davidsdottir knows all about the importance of mental and physical strength....

The National Academy of Sports Medicine or NASM CPT exam can provide the certification you need to succeed in your career as a personal trainer.

Achieve strength and vitality and build muscle mass in weeks, even if you've never lifted weights. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the changes aging brings or discouraged by past fitness failures?

Ellington Darden has studied exercise and fat loss for more than 40 years. His most recent program combines his previous findings on fat loss and muscle gain with new research on the principles of thermodynamics for a six or 12-week plan that will eliminate belly bloat and more....

Looking good, as they say, is good business. The better your body is shaped, the better you will feel about yourself, and the more confident you will be....

A breakout training and fitness audiobook by Hollywood trainer and former Navy SEAL Duffy Gaver, featuring the tried and true workouts used by movie stars like Chris Pratt and Brad Pitt....

A hilarious and harrowing firsthand account of the eccentric world of hardcore bodybuilding ....

In Outsmarting Menopause, Dr. Brooke Bussard shares a fun, refreshing approach to managing menopause symptoms and preventing the chronic diseases that hormonal changes can exacerbate.

Adaptive Training explores an alternate perspective on health and fitness focusing on how we are a product of the environment. So change your surroundings to maximize your health and fitness beyond the gym....

Heavy Duty 12 Week Challenge is not for the hobbyist, the casual lifter, or the “clean eating” spreadsheet worshiper. It’s a program for those willing to subject themselves to the kind of existential rigor that rips through illusion and deposits you on the other side as something denser, darker, and far more capable. Based on the brutally minimalist principles of high-intensity training, this 12-week challenge blends hypertrophic efficiency with metabolic precision, hormonal regulation, and psychological warcraft. Every chapter is a confrontation. You’ll train with one set to ...

Most fitness books lie to men over 40. They sell fantasy protocols, one-size-fits-all diets, and influencer-level routines that destroy joints and drain time. Mass After Midlife is the antidote—an unflinching manual for men who want real muscle, real fat loss, and real strength without sacrificing recovery, hormones, or sanity. Written by a no-BS expert who’s spent decades in the trenches, this guide cuts through hype and delivers a clear, strategic plan built for aging physiology. You’ll learn how to train with intensity without wrecking your joints, how to eat for hypertrophy with ...

Tired of being told you can’t build serious muscle on plants? The Vegan Bodybuilder’s Guide to Massive Gains crushes that myth under a barbell. This is the definitive, no-BS manual for building elite, stage-ready muscle without a single bite of meat, egg, or whey. Whether you're a seasoned lifter or transitioning to veganism without sacrificing gains, this book gives you the hard data, exact macros, and proven strategies to grow dense, defined muscle—ethically and effectively. Inside, you'll find a complete blueprint for hypertrophy on a plant-based diet, including high-leucine ...

Forget the filters, fake natties, and supplement hustlers—Natural Bodybuilding and Transparency delivers what the fitness industry refuses to: the raw, unfiltered truth about building muscle without drugs. This isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a precision-guided takedown of every myth, shortcut, and steroid-fueled illusion that’s warped your expectations and sabotaged your results. In thirty laser-focused chapters, this book dismantles the delusions around PED use, fake progress timelines, bogus coaching, and hype-driven aesthetics. You’ll learn why most physiques online are ...

Muscle growth is supposed to happen in your sleep. But what if sleep never comes? Bodybuilding for the Insomniac is the unapologetic manual for lifters battling broken nights, unpredictable shifts, or chronic insomnia—and still demanding progress. This isn’t another wellness pep talk or recycled fitness plan. It’s a battle-tested guide for the sleepless and overtrained, built from hard truths, not wishful thinking. Written by a veteran of performance physiology and real-world lifting dysfunction, this book walks the line between science and survival. Each chapter dives deep into how ...

Train Like Jason Statham is a detailed, unsentimental examination of how one man has maintained elite physical readiness, mental sharpness, and unrelenting discipline across decades in the public eye. Based entirely on publicly available information, deep analysis of his routines, interviews, and film preparation methods, this book breaks down what’s replicable—and what most people will never touch. Part biography, part training manual, part philosophical deconstruction, this book traces the arc of Statham’s rise—from street-level hustler and national diver to action cinema’s most...

Unlock your team's full athletic potential and build resilient, high-performing basketball players. Are you ready to transform your basketball team into a powerhouse of complete athletes? "Strength and Conditioning for Basketball: Injury Prevention and Peak Performance" is your definitive guide to developing a holistic physical program that goes far beyond basic drills. This isn't just about lifting weights; it's about optimizing movement, preventing injuries, and unleashing peak performance on the court. Seasoned coach Bryce Patton dives deep into the unique physical demands of basketball,...

If you're over 60 and determined to stay strong, mobile, and fiercely independent, this book is your new training partner. The Unbreakable 60 is not another soft-focus guide to “aging gracefully.” It's a no-nonsense roadmap for building a resilient body that can carry you through the decades ahead—without injury, weakness, or medical condescension. You don’t need a six-pack. You need a back that doesn’t give out, joints that still function, and the ability to get up off the floor without assistance. That’s what this book delivers. You’ll learn how to lift intelligently, move ...

Fitness for Introverts: Activities That Don’t Require Eye Contact Solo hikes, yoga in your living room, and other peaceful pursuits. Do crowded gyms, group classes, and noisy workouts drain your energy? Do you crave fitness routines that feel peaceful, private, and actually enjoyable? You're not alone—and you don’t need to be loud to be strong. Fitness for Introverts is your go-to guide for creating a quiet, sustainable fitness lifestyle tailored to your unique rhythm. With 20 in-depth chapters full of solo activities, calming rituals, and practical tools, you’ll learn how to move ...

You’re not fragile. You’re not finished. And you sure as hell don’t need a chair workout and a protein bar full of lies. Building Muscle at 60 cuts through the hype and delivers what older lifters actually need: hard truths, tested strategies, and results that don’t vanish when the fads fade. Written for men and women who want more than just “aging gracefully,” this no-nonsense guide dismantles myths about muscle loss, testosterone, training intensity, and what’s really possible after sixty. It covers everything from fighting sarcopenia and rebuilding joint-friendly strength ...

Bodybuilding after Injury is the definitive manual for lifters who refuse to retire. Drawing on peer-reviewed research, decades in the trenches, and a zero-fluff ethos, it maps the entire journey from hospital bed to unbreakable performance. Thirty laser-focused chapters expose the orthopedic facts nobody else will say out loud, demolish rehab myths, and replace ego-driven disasters with precision programming. You’ll learn how to rebuild each joint, hack collagen synthesis with timed nutrition, manipulate volume and velocity for maximum hypertrophy, and bulletproof your mindset against ...

What if the key to your ultimate physique isn’t hidden in your gym routine, diet plan, or supplement stack—but in your DNA? The Genetics of a Champion is the definitive guide to understanding how your genetic code shapes your bodybuilding potential, performance limits, and physique outcomes. No fluff. No motivational filler. Just brutally honest science, decoded for serious lifters. This is not another copy-paste training manual. This book dives into the hardwired traits that separate elite physiques from the frustrated masses—muscle fiber types, hormone sensitivity, metabolism speed,...

🚨 STOP believing you need expensive treatments or hormone therapy to build muscle after 40! 🚨 What if everything you've been told about building muscle as you age is wrong? After 40, most people accept the "inevitable" 3% annual muscle loss. They're told they need doctors, special treatments, or should just accept decline. This book proves them all wrong. Based on cutting-edge research from journals like Cell Metabolism, Applied Physiology, and Post Acute Care Medicine, discover the revolutionary approach that's helping people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s build more muscle than they did...

What happens when raw strength meets shredded muscle—and you refuse to choose between them? Heavy Metal Gains is the no-BS manual for powerbuilders who want it all: bar-bending totals and stage-worthy physiques. No fluff, no gimmicks—just a surgically precise breakdown of how to build mass, push maxes, and actually recover from it all without sacrificing either end of the spectrum. Inside, you'll get 30 ruthless chapters covering everything from squat depth and deadlift form to hypertrophy science, periodization strategies, CNS recovery, injury-proof programming, and the myth of "ego ...

The Bodybuilder’s Guide to Total Wellness redefines the path to lasting success in physique sports by moving beyond muscle and mirror obsession. This comprehensive manual integrates mental resilience, physical durability, and emotional intelligence into a unified framework designed for serious bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts who demand more than fleeting gains. With decades of expertise distilled into thirty meticulously crafted chapters, this book exposes the hidden pitfalls of bodybuilding culture—disordered eating, identity loss, burnout, and toxic perfectionism—while offering...

Jay Cutler didn’t just lift weights—he dragged the sport of bodybuilding through its most competitive era and walked away with four Sandow trophies to prove it. The book is the raw, unsentimental story of how a blue-collar kid from Massachusetts muscled his way into an elite sport ruled by genetics, politics, and ego. This book isn’t some sugar-coated fan tribute. It’s an unfiltered breakdown of how Jay built one of the most durable and dominant physiques in modern bodybuilding—using discipline, calculated steroid use, a brutal training split, and a refusal to stay down after ...

Muscle isn’t built in the gym—it’s built while you sleep. The Nighttime Anabolic Window breaks the silence on the most neglected part of bodybuilding: what happens after your last rep, your last meal, and your last conscious thought of the day. Forget bro-science and recycled clichés. This book is a clinically grounded, no-nonsense guide to nighttime nutrition—what to eat, when to eat it, and why it matters more than your overpriced post-workout shake. Drawing on peer-reviewed studies, hard data, and a brutally realistic lens on bodybuilding culture, this guide unpacks the ...

Lee Priest wasn’t just another bodybuilder—he was the sport’s most defiant truth-teller. Rebel Iron: The Lee Priest Story cuts through the glossy propaganda of the fitness industry to reveal the raw, unfiltered rise of one of the most gifted and controversial athletes in modern bodybuilding. From his early days crushing grown men onstage in Australia to clashing with judges, sponsors, and federations across the globe, Lee Priest’s story isn’t a journey of smooth victories—it’s a war of principles. With arms that defied physics and a mouth that refused silence, Priest never fit...

No fluff. No hype. Just muscle, sweat, and hard truths. Bodybuilding For Beginners is a blunt, fact-driven guide for anyone who’s tired of second-guessing their workouts or blindly following garbage advice from Instagram gurus. If you’ve ever stepped into a gym and thought, “Am I doing any of this right?”—this book is your answer. Inside, you’ll learn how to lift properly, eat smartly, avoid injury, and actually make progress without spending every waking hour flexing in the mirror. Forget the noise. This is the blueprint for getting bigger and stronger, without turning into a ...

This is not another recycled bodybuilding manual full of guesswork, high-volume fluff, and gym folklore. MIKE MENTZER: THE COMPLETE HEAVY DUTY TRAINING SYSTEM is the definitive presentation of Mentzer’s revolutionary philosophy, delivered without compromise, myth, or unnecessary decoration. Based directly on Mentzer’s own teachings, lectures, and recorded transcripts, this book organizes his full training methodology into thirty no-nonsense chapters. Every page reflects his brutal honesty, logic-based programming, and deep contempt for the fitness industry’s addiction to overtraining,...

Still chasing your 30-year-old self in the gym? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. But after 40, your body doesn’t care how motivated you are. Hormones shift, recovery slows, and that "clean bulk" hits different. This isn’t about inspiration. This is about strategy. Bodybuilding Nutrition for the Middle-Aged Meathead is a brutally honest, clinically informed guide for lifters over 40 who want to stay jacked without wrecking their joints, hormones, or sanity. No fluff, no influencer nonsense—just real-world nutrition that supports strength, muscle retention, and metabolic ...

If your nutrition plan is falling apart between meals, you're not alone—and you're not failing. You're just unprepared. Bodybuilder Meal Planning & Prep Secrets cuts through the noise with no-nonsense strategies used by serious lifters to eat for size, strength, and year-round conditioning—without living in the kitchen or sacrificing sanity. Written by a veteran bodybuilder who's seen every trend come and go, this book delivers 30 straight-talking chapters on how to build a sustainable, adaptable eating system that works with your training, not against it. You’ll learn how to set ...

In a supplement industry flooded with flashy marketing, empty promises, and dubious products, “Supplements That Don’t Suck” cuts through the noise with brutal honesty and expert insight. This is not another cheerleader’s handbook. It’s a field guide for bodybuilders and serious lifters who want the straight truth about which supplements actually deliver results, which are overpriced placebo puddles, and which could damage your health. Written by a seasoned insider with no patience for nonsense, this book exposes the profit-driven circus behind supplement labels, proprietary blends...

Tired of gaining more fat than muscle during your so-called “bulk”? The Dirty Bulk is Dead cuts through the nonsense and lays out a brutal truth: gaining mass doesn’t mean getting sloppy. This no-fluff guide exposes why the traditional eat-everything approach ruins physiques and wastes months of progress. Written by a seasoned lifter who’s seen every bulking mistake in the book, this isn’t another motivational pep talk—it’s a playbook for intelligent muscle gain. Inside, you'll learn how to calculate the exact caloric surplus that feeds growth without feeding your love handles...

You don’t need a stove to get jacked. You need a fridge, a plan, and enough protein to make your macros shut up and grow. The Bodybuilder’s No-Cook Cookbook is written for lifters who train hard, eat fast, and don’t romanticize meal prep. Whether you’re bulking in a dorm, cutting in a cubicle, or just tired of scrubbing skillets, this book delivers real nutrition without the fake gourmet. Inside, you’ll get 30 chapters packed with practical, brutally honest strategies for building muscle and burning fat using only cold, ready-to-eat foods. No inspirational fluff. No culinary fairy...