Which book, for powerlifting?

[zackdarnell]

Any recommendations for good books about powerlifting, training, science of the sport, etc? I was looking through the ones at EliteFTS, and several of them look good, but I was wondering what books yall would recommend.

 

[natural-mike]

Don't waste your money on a book. Between articles and videos you'll have what you need. Maybe if you have a very large Public Library check their, no need to buy. In my opinion.

Mike

 

[Hannibal]

If you want a book on Powerlifting...Supertraining is the way to go.

 

[zackdarnell]

If you want a book on Powerlifting...Supertraining is the way to go.

Thanks, Hannibal. THat is one of the ones I was considering.

 

[AnimalMass1]

Well, I have read basically every book out there on this stuff; Zatsiorski, Medvedev, Bompa, Siff, Verkhoshanki, etc.

Here's my take:

Supertraining is the most comprehensive but also probably the toughest to read. It takes siff an entire chapter to say what Zatsiorski might say in 2 pages.

However, Supertraining is based entirely on the principles of Science and Practice by Zatsiorski. (which is great, but doesn't cover as much as Supertraining).

Zatsiorski says everything Medvedev said (wasn't really impressed with Medvedev, although he is supposed to be one hell of a coach.)

Bompa is a different story. Periodization and Serious Strenght Training are good - but not necessarily powerlifting oreinted. Very good for understanding Periodization, Recovery Methods, and his EMG studies on different exercises are helpful.

AnimalMass

 

[zackdarnell]

Thanks, Animal.