STRENGTH TRAINING ANATOMY FOR ATHLETES

• Part I. The Basic Principles of Strength Training by Sport
Running Sports
Team Ball Sports
Golf and Sports Involving Rotation
Swimming and Nautical Sports
Racquet and Throwing Sports
Cycling and Road Sports
Combat Sports
• Part II. Exercise for Every Sport
Exercises for Running Sports
Exercises for Team Ball Sports
Exercises for Golf and Sports Involving Rotation
Exercises for Swimming and Nautical Sports
Exercises for Racquet and Throwing Sports
Exercises for Cycling and Road Sports
Exercises for Combat Sports
• Part III. Training Programs for Particular Sports
Preparing to Work Out
Warm-Up Programs to Do Before Strength Training or Before Playing Your Sport
Programs to Bring a Specific Weak Area up to Par
Training Programs for Running Sports
Training Programs for Team Ball Sports
Training Programs for Golf and Sports Involving Rotation
Training Programs for Swimming and Nautical Sports
Training Programs for Racquet or Throwing Sports
Training Programs for Cycling and Road Sports
Training Programs for Combat Sports
Training Programs for Winter and Mountain Sports
Post-Training Recovery Programs

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.
AUDIENCE
Athletes serious about improving sport performance and increasing strength. Also a resource for personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and health and medical professionals.