Weightlifting Encyclopedia

Arthur Drechsler

Book presents the training methods and techniques of the strongest men and women in the world - Olympic-style Weightlifters. In material culled from more than 30 years of competitive experience and a review of more than 60 years of the weightlifting literature (including hard to obtain materials from the weightlifting "powers" of Eastern Europe), and extensive interviews with many of the greats of the sport, the author places the methods of the champions in your hands. Virtually no area is left untouched in this 576 page book - one of the most comprehensive guides ever written about any sport! In english.

• technique essentials learning and teaching technique
• developing strength, power and flexibility
• choosing weightlifting equipment
• selecting exercises
• creating the training program
• building the mind of a champion
• preparing to compete
• a guide for women, children and older athletes
• nutrition and weight control
• preventing and dealing with injuries
• the rules of the game
• essentials of sports science
• using weightlifting to achieve excellence in other sports