Dumbbell Training

As one of the most versatile and effective forms of equipment, dumbbells have long been part of the training formula for building strength and power and toning the entire body. In Dumbbell Training, Second Edition, former NSCA Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Allen Hedrick describes how to use dumbbells as a primary mode of training to get the results you want. Whether you are an athlete wanting to improve your sport performance or a fitness enthusiast wanting to improve upon your current exercise regime, you can use dumbbells to achieve your goals related to fitness, weight loss, or increased muscle mass. The book is loaded with more than 110 exercises targeting the core, upper body, lower body, and total body. You'll find exercise variations, photos, and concise exercise descriptions, making it easy to understand each exercise and implement it on your own. You’ll also discover 66 ready-to-use programs that target your specific goals. Fitness-oriented plans help target fat loss, general fitness, hypertrophy, and strength gains, while performance-based plans offer methods for increasing power, speed, agility, and balance in eight popular sports. If you train with dumbbells, or are interested in starting a dumbbell training program, Dumbbell Training will put you on the path to a refined physique or improved performance.