Strength Training Anatomy for Athletes
Strength Training Anatomy for Athletes by Frédéric Delavier, published by Human Kinetics in 2020, is a detailed exploration of muscle function and exercise tailored for athletes. This first edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The book features over 600 full-color photos and 300 anatomical illustrations, providing a visual guide to 46 exercises specifically chosen to meet the demands of 43 different sports and activities.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of how muscles interact with joints and skeletal structures, along with insights on exercise variations and sequencing to target specific muscles. The book also includes programs designed to enhance strengths and address weaknesses, catering to various sports such as basketball, soccer, and swimming. Additionally, it offers guidance on warm-up, recovery, and injury prevention, making it a practical resource for optimizing athletic performance.
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Frédéric Delavier’s artwork has amazed readers for years, with over two million people turning to his books–including the best-selling Strength Training Anatomy–to learn how muscles perform and affect the body during exercise. Now he brings his work to life again with Strength Training Anatomy for Athletes.
With over 600 full-color photos and 300 anatomical illustrations, you’ll be taken inside 46 exercises specifically selected for the demands of 43 sports and activities. You’ll see how muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures and how variations and sequencing can isolate specific muscles for more effective and efficient training.
Strength Training Anatomy for Athletes guides you in analyzing the needs of your sport and identifying the most effective exercises for your body type, physical conditioning, and performance goals. You’ll enhance your strengths and minimize your weaknesses with programs for 43 sports and activities, including these:
- Archery
- Basketball
- Baseball and softball
- Combat sports
- Cycling
- Football
- Golf
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Featuring exercises for warm-up, recovery, and injury prevention, Strength Training Anatomy for Athletes is a comprehensive, yet practical, guide to optimizing athletic performance.
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