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It will avoid a lot if injuries from bad form and technique. The information already has corrected how I lift weights and every person who lifts weights should read this book -- everyone. Buy it and read it --- you will not be disappointed. I initially balked at buying this book given its price and the many workout/exercise books on the market. However, it is a fabulous book offering details about the exercises that ought to be a core of every workout and the safe and correct way to do them.
Coupled with the recent DVD Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training , and their other book Practical Programming for Strength Training you'll have a set of references which you return to time and time again. This training manual is absolute gold dust, the stuff I've picked up from it in just 3 months has taught other people I know - who have been lifting for years - a thing or two. Amazon.co.uk put this on your stock list. Why both books and the DVD are not available in the UK I'll never know. Incredibly detailed instructions on the main lifts with loads of photo's and diagrams (56 pages on the Squat alone), yet not in the least bit dry or boring. Plus lot's of detailed instructions on a wide range of assistance exercises.
Even if you have been lifting for years I am sure you will pick up something from this book. I have found this book to be a fantastic resource as to many of the little things that even experienced lifters don't think about. He spends an great deal of time on such things as foot placement, hand grip,and where to focus your eyes on all the major lifts.
You can read it again and again and still learn more to finetune your techniques. It has the basics that get you started on the excercises, and a lot more in depth when you get more experienced. It is well founded in experience and science. This book was all I needed to get started. It is very thorough and I feel safe when lifting weights alone.
I have supplemented Rippetoe's program with Crossfit, and the results are amazing. If I had read this in High School, versus now at 46 years old, I would have saved a lot of wasted training. This book is gold. Everyone, regardless of their level of physical activity, should read this book.
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