Good lifting, nutrition books?

[The_Grinder]

So my mom got me a sports psychology book for christmas. She didn't know that I already had that particular book so I am taking it back, and was wondering what is a good weightlifting, BBing, nutrition, etc. book to buy. I have looked at Ronnie's book before but I didnt know how many other good one's there were. Any suggestions???

[Scrumhalf]

I thought that the Ultimate Diet 2.0 by Lyle McDonald is an excellent read. I just purchased it about a month ago and the information there is phenomenal - just getting ready to implement some of the things that he recommends. My only quibble is that the book is a slim 60 pages or so, more like a pamphlet, and at $24, it is probably page-for-page one of the most expensive books I have ever purchased.

[dna9488]

There is a wrestler that wrote a book called "Triple H Making the Game: Triple H's Approach to a Better Body"
I read a few pg's of it at a book store and it looked good, gives u some good splits and an effective diet.

[Bouncer]

I thought that the Ultimate Diet 2.0 by Lyle McDonald is an excellent read. I just purchased it about a month ago and the information there is phenomenal - just getting ready to implement some of the things that he recommends. My only quibble is that the book is a slim 60 pages or so, more like a pamphlet, and at $24, it is probably page-for-page one of the most expensive books I have ever purchased.

Lyle McDonald is good but most of his stuff is free online. I really don't think any book has more to offer then the common info and basics that work. People are always looking for some magic routine ya know.

[YellowJacket]

Anything by Lyle McDonald. Body Opus is a nice read.

[alwaysgrowing]

the encyclopedia of bodybuilding by arnold is an interesting read. its a thick book, lists every exercise, and shows some of his splits.

[Scrumhalf]

the encyclopedia of bodybuilding by arnold is an interesting read. its a thick book, lists every exercise, and shows some of his splits.

Totally agree on this one. Arnold's book is a must-have for any BB enthusiast, I think... if nothing else, for just the photographs.

[Bouncer]

the encyclopedia of bodybuilding by arnold is an interesting read. its a thick book, lists every exercise, and shows some of his splits.

i took a look at that a long time ago. is it still in production? wonder if i can get it from amazon?

[alwaysgrowing]

i took a look at that a long time ago. is it still in production? wonder if i can get it from amazon?

i bought it from amazon for my brothers birthday a few months back.

[alwaysgrowing]

Totally agree on this one. Arnold's book is a must-have for any BB enthusiast, I think... if nothing else, for just the photographs.

agreed. there are some pictures of lee priest in there in off season, and in season shape. big difference

[Bouncer]

may have to order it just to have.

[Scrumhalf]

I have the older 1987 edition, not the new 1999 edition. I don't know what is new in the 1999 edition but the older edition is awesome - lots of pictures of the legends like Columbu, Zane and other contemporaries of Arnold as well as lots and lots of pictures of the man himself.

[Bouncer]

the 87 edition is probably better. they probably edit some steroid references and added in a bunch of muscle tech ads or some shit. lol

[NewbieChris]

the 87 edition is probably better. they probably edit some steroid references and added in a bunch of muscle tech ads or some shit. lol

I don't know. The new one is thick as hell. Can't say I looked actively for steroid info in it, but when I began it was great for exercise explanations/nutrition. There has to be something...

[NYCmitch25]

the book is lame... gay ass "this is how you do a triceps extension" if you want motivational pics fine but otherwise its useless. i bought it in high school as was so impressed LOL

i say 1yr sub. to MD or buy Anabolics 2007 /08, lyle mcd like everyone else, diet nutrition better off online