Strength fitness : physiological principles and training techniques / Wayne Westcott.

By: Westcott, Wayne L, 1949-.

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BookPublisher: Madison, Wis. : Wm. C. Brown Publishers, c1995Edition: 4th ed.Description: xiv, 206 p. : ill ; 23 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0697152707 .Subject(s): Muscle strength

| Exercise -- Physiological aspects

| Physical fitness

| Physical education and training

DDC classification: 613.71

Contents:

Introduction to strength training -- Strength-training benefits -- Strength potential -- Muscle physiology -- Movement mechanics -- Strength-training guidelines -- Strength-training effects -- Equipment and safety concerns -- Advanced strength training -- Bodybuilding and strength building -- Strength training for youth and seniors -- Strength-training considerations -- Recommended strength exercises.

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Provides students with the physiological principles and training techniques for safe, effective strength training exercises. The text includes improved illustrations of muscle-joint movement patterns and updated information on strength training for youths and older adults.

Bibliography: p. 197-201. - Includes index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

1 Introduction to Strength Training
Brief History of Strength
Training Basic
Philosophy of Strength Fitness
2 Strength-training
Benefits Primary Benefits
Secondary Benefits
3 Strength Potential Age Gender Somatotype
Muscle Length
Muscle Fiber Type Tendon Insertion Point
Training Experience
Training Technique
Training Specificity
4 Muscle Physiology
Muscle Structure
Muscle Function
Muscle Relaxation
Muscle Contraction
Muscle Force Output Prime Mover
Muscles Antagonist
Muscles Stabilizer
Muscles Motor Unit Fiber Types Fiber Arrangement
Muscle Protection
Muscle Fatigue
Muscle Soreness
Isometric Exercise
Isokinetic Exercise
Isotonic Exercise Dynamic-constant
Resistance Exercise
Dynamic Variable
Resistance Exercise
5 Movement Mechanics Lever Systems Basic
Joint Movements
6 Strength-training Guidelines
Exercise Selection and Order Exercise Frequency
Exercise Sets Recovery Intervals
Exercise Resistance
Exercise Repetitions
Exercise Progressions Movement Speed Contraction
Emphasis Movement Range
Training Time Activity Order
Exercise Breathing
Exercise Intensity
7 Strength-training Effects
Muscular Strength Body Composition
Blood Pressure
Heart Rate Cardiovascular Function
8 Equipment and Safety Concerns
Training Equipment
Training Space
Training Partners
Training Technique
9 Advanced Strength
Training Strength Plateaus Change in Training Variables
Increase Training Intensity
10 Bodybuilding and Strength
Building Exercises Per Muscle
Group Sets Per Exercise
Repetitions Per Set Recovery Time Between Sets Training Days Per Week Sample Bodybuilding Program
Sample Strength-building Program
11 Strength Training for Youth and Seniors Research
Findings Youth Training
Recommendations Youth Training
Benefits Youth Research
Findings Seniors Training
Recommendations Seniors
Training Benefits Seniors
12 Strength-training Considerations
Dietary Requirements
Muscle Strength and Endurance
Joint Flexibility Warm-ups and Cool-downs
Progress and Assessment
Speed and Power Plyometric Training
Anabolic Steroids
13 Recommended Strength
Exercises Barbell Hell Raise Weighted Toe Raise Leg
Extension Machine Leg
Curl Machine Hip
Abductor Machine Leg
Press Machine Barbell Squat
Hanging Knee Raise Low Back Machine
Abdominal Machine Trunk Curl
Lateral Raise Machine Dumbbell LateralRaise
Behind Neck Machine Wide Grip Pull-down
Pullover Machine Narrow Grip Pull-up Dumbbell Front
Raise Rowing Back Machine
Appendices
A
B
C
D
E
F
Glossary
Bibliography