If you’re serious about learning something, there’s no better source of information than Real Books printed on Real Paper.
Others may disagree, and they’re entitled to their opinion.
They’re wrong, though.
Frankly, I can’t see how anyone can claim staring at a tablet and swiping the screen with your index finger every now and again can compare with the complete sensory experience of reading a real book:
The weight in your hands, the smell of the pages, the aesthetic appeal…
Superior in every conceivable way.
And on that note, here are three “must reads” for men who want a powerful physique. (I own physical copies and have no idea if they’re available as eBooks).
1. The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
This thing is a monster at 789 A4 pages of mostly text supplemented by useful and I dare say inspiring images. It covers pretty much everything you need to know about muscle building for bodybuilding purposes, but you should still read it even if you’re not interested in competing because the lessons have applications outwith the bodybuilding stage.
2. Strength Training Anatomy by Fredric Delavier.
If you’re going to design your own training programmes (which everyone ought to do eventually), you need a solid grasp of anatomy. Problem is, most anatomy textbooks are written for a medical audience, so tend to talk about the body in that context.
By contrast, in Strength Training Anatomy, you get detailed breakdowns showing the muscles used in pretty much every exercise you can think of – each one accompanied by gorgeous hand-drawn images. This makes learning and, more importantly, retaining relevant information a breeze.
3. Taking Command by General Sir David Richards.
Bit left of field this one as it’s got nothing to do with training specifically. Instead, it’s the autobiography of a former Chief of Defence Staff, and applying lessons within will undoubtedly make you a better man. (I pinched my “Do the Right Thing” motto from this book).
Something else you should give strong consideration to reading is The Phil Tyreman Letter.
It’s printed on Real Paper and there is no electronic version available anywhere, for any price for a few reasons, but the main reason is I believe it’s the best way to make sure you retain what you learn.
‘Cuz if you retain it, you’ll use it.
And if you use it, you’ll probably get great results. (I say “probably” because it’d be improper of me to guarantee anything).
February’s issue explains how to build a strong, muscular, and healthy back.
Here’s a quick overview of what’s inside:
* The ultimate back training system for men who want to be mistaken for an upside-down pizza slice.
* Two straightforward ways to incorporate weighted vest work into your routine. (You can do one, both, or neither depending on your goals and situation).
* The three significant reasons why the back takes the inglorious crown of “second least trained muscle group”.
* Why it’s best to take a “high-frequency, low/moderate intensity” approach to training back if you want to get bigger and stronger quickly – while mitigating the risk of a serious injury. (And, of course, how to do it).
* The “choose your own adventure book” approach to picking back exercises I’ve used for many years to keep training back fun and fresh, without compromising my results.
There’s more, naturally.
If you’re interested in subscribing, you’ll find everything you need to make an informed decision below:
https://philtyreman.co.uk/information/
Thank you,
Phil Tyreman