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Mel Siff - Supertraining

gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2003/10/01, 11:23 AM Any of you ever read this book? I think it is one of the greatest books ever written on training.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2003/10/01, 11:38 AM Haven't heard of it, where did you pick it up? -------------- Challenge + Consistency = Results \"You do or you do not. There is no try.\" - Yoda
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2003/10/01, 12:12 PM Go to www.elitefitnesssystems.com and look under books
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/10/01, 01:40 PM Haven't read that book, but I have always liked Tate. -------------- Michael Trample the weak; hurdle the dead! Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2003/10/01, 02:21 PM The book offers a exhaustive review of all types of training and research related to training. It is better then the NSCA book. It is a good read and I know I learn from it every time I pick it up. I've been training 17 years and it has enhanced my training.
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2003/10/01, 02:40 PM Here is a section from the book on overcoming barriers: 1. Attempt to increase the number of repetitions with near maximal loads. Thus, for example, try to increase your 2RM to a 3RM or your 3RM to a 5RM. 2. Decrease your higher repetition training and include more 1-,2-,or 3-RM training. 3. Use compensatory acceleration training methods with lighter loads. 4. Increase loads by unfamiliar increments. 5. Change your warm-up strategy. There are 22 more just on this topic and are fully explained. This book is a must have.
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2003/10/01, 02:43 PM There is a great section on General Principles of Special Strength Training. There is an awesome section on designing sport specific strength programs. It is a great reference.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2003/10/02, 11:54 AM sounds really cool, may have to order it. I am a book junkie, I admit it (and that is the first step towards recovery, right)
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2003/10/17, 10:23 AM There is an awesome section on hybrid training. It is very informative. I have used some of these ideas for training the volleyball team I work with.