Powerlifting: The complete guide to technique, training, and competition 2nd edition

"This book provides information and programming on key elements of powerlifting science and application. The main three lifts (exercises) are covered along with training methods to improve performance in each. The comprehensive approach to preparing for competition, including the mental side of the sport, is intended for powerlifters and coaches involved in the competitive aspect of the sport, and those looking to learn more about or break into the sports of powerlifting"--
The mental and physical demands of powerlifting are unlike any other sport. Athletes must be committed and focused on success. In Powerlifting, Second Edition, powerlifting hall of famer Dan Austin, winner of 10 world powerlifting championships and 18 national championships, teams with strength and conditioning expert Dr. Bryan Mann to offer the most comprehensive powerlifting resource available. This no-nonsense approach to training and competing in the sport offers over 100 exercises that promote the development of the three primary movements&;the squat, bench press, and deadlift&;and their related supplemental exercises. Dynamic warm-up routines and recovery techniques get you primed for training, making it a one-stop guide to powerlifting success. The second edition has been updated to address female powerlifters and includes a 14-week competition program, six gender- and exercise-specific training programs, as well as three 8-week off-season training programs. Precompetition checklists give you at-a-glance guides for tasks to complete and items to bring to the meet.Powerlifting also equips you to fuel for maximum production, providing examples of the best sources of protein and carbohydrates and information on preworkout drinks and common supplements. The psychological side of the sport is addressed with mental health advice and visualization tools and recommendations to use both during training and competition as well as during personal time. Based on the latest in exercise research and science, Powerlifting is an indispensable resource for competitive lifters or recreational gym enthusiasts looking to take their lifting to another level, making Powerlifting the ticket to a new max.CE exam available! For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. The Powerlifting Online CE Exam may be purchased separately or as part of the Powerlifting With CE Exam package that includes both the book and the exam.
One of the world&;s greatest powerlifters offers a look at how to train and compete in the sport. Ten-time world champion Dan Austin has packed Powerlifting with technical advice for both men and women on nutrition, warm-up and recovery, training for competition, and mental health strategies.