Stronger Arms Upper Body

Two of the most trusted and respected figures from the world's largest bodybuilding periodical, "Muscle & Fitness," have come together to write the definitive resource for building muscle from the waist up. Photos throughout.

Take your upper-body workout to the next level with Stronger Arms & Upper Body. Muscle & Fitness magazine's Joe Wuebben and Jim Stoppani, PhD, team up to provide the most effective exercises and programs for increasing strength, definition, power, and size. Targeting the development of shoulders, arms, upper back, chest, and abdominals, Stronger Arms & Upper Body features over 100 exercises for serious lifters, including specific instructions for mastering technique and advanced exercise variations to help lifters push past plateaus. Along with 33 programs and ready-to-use workout plans, detailed anatomical illustrations, explanations and variations for equipment needs, and the latest in advanced training methods, Stronger Arms & Upper Body provides the comprehensive, hard-core instruction you need for the results you want.

Two strength and conditioning authorities offer proven training programs and exercise guidelines that improve upper-body strength, power, and muscle endurance. 224 illustrations.

Spike harder, throw faster, hit farther, and lift more than ever before. The proven training programs and exercises in >Stronger Arms and Upper Body>, will help you boost your power and endurance.This book shows you how to build the chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms, and upper back, all while developing the muscle balance, range of motion, and joint stability that are critical for maximum performance. Correct positioning and technique are demonstrated for each exercise through 225 photographs and illustrations.Divided into three sections, >Stronger Arms and Upper Body> begins with essential information for strength conditioning: applied anatomy, training guidelines, functional flexibility, and joint stabilization. At the heart of the book are 139 core exercises for your arms and upper body. The final part features functional programs for whole body conditioning, the principles of advanced training, and instructions for designing specific training programs.In addition, >Stronger Arms and Upper Body> provides prehabilitation exercise programs to prevent injuries in practice or play. While especially beneficial to athletes and their coaches, the book also has many applications for fitness enthusiasts and instructors.To sustain high workloads and avoid fatigue, you need muscles that are trained specifically for the sports you play. For strength, power, mass, or tone, >Stronger Arms and Upper Body> provides the exercises and programs you need to perform at your peak.

Developed by best-selling fitness author and strength and conditioning expert Mike Volkmar, Strong Arms is the comprehensive guide for developing strength and power in your upper body. These results-oriented workouts target all muscle groups from your upper body including chest, arms, and shoulders.

You have the right to bare arms! JJ Virgin, nutrition and fitness coach to the stars, and author of THE VIRGIN DIET, has created a simple, no-fail program that will trim, tone, and transform your arms into your hottest accessory. You don’t even need to go to the gym! JJ’s fun, tell-it-like-it-is method will teach you a no-fuss approach to eating that will increase your energy, help you build muscle, and get you off diets for good. She provides simple strategies for avoiding the common mistakes that can derail your progress, including how to reduce stress and how to change poor sleeping habits. JJ reveals the keys to building lean arms, and why your muscles will never get bigger from lifting weights --only smaller and more defined. And last, there are great tips for showing off your hot new assets—flattering outfits, how to pose for pictures, plus more insider secrets!