Dumbbell Training

Dumbbell Training, Second Edition, will help you incorporate dumbbells into your training routines. It offers more than 110 exercises and 66 ready-to-use programs for increased power, speed, agility, and balance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2019
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Dumbbells are one of the most versatile and effective pieces of equipment available, and have long been a staple in the training formula for building strength, power, and toning the entire body. In his book, Dumbbell Training, Second Edition, former NSCA Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Allen Hedrick delves into the world of dumbbell training, explaining how it can be used as a primary mode of exercise for virtually anyone. Whether you are an athlete looking to improve your sport performance or a fitness enthusiast seeking to enhance your current workout routine, dumbbells offer a fantastic alternative to traditional barbell workouts.

Hedrick, with over 25 years of experience working with athletes, provides a comprehensive guide to using dumbbells for fitness, weight loss, muscle mass gain, and improved athletic performance. The book is packed with more than 110 exercises targeting the core, upper body, lower body, and total body, featuring a variety of variations and accompanied by photos and concisely written exercise descriptions. Additionally, the book includes helpful sidebars offering interesting details and tips about the use of dumbbell exercises.

For those who train with dumbbells or are interested in starting a dumbbell training program, the book also offers 66 ready-to-use programs designed to target specific goals. Fitness-oriented plans focus on fat loss, general fitness, hypertrophy, and strength, while athletes will find programs tailored to increasing power, speed, agility, and balance in eight popular sports, including cycling, ice hockey, skiing, soccer, speed skating, swimming, track and field, and wrestling.

With Dumbbell Training, Second Edition, you have the tools and knowledge you need to take your dumbbell training to the next level and achieve your fitness goals. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced lifter, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to maximize the benefits of dumbbell training.

Weight: 628g
Dimension: 254 x 179 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781492587002
Edition number: 2 ed