The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40 directly addresses the most pervasive problem faced by aging humans: the loss of physical strength and all its associated problems - the loss of muscle mass, bone mineral loss and osteoporosis, hip fractures (a terminal event for many older people), loss of balance and coordination, diabetes, heart disease related to a sedentary lifestyle, and the loss of independence. The worst advice an older person ever gets is, Take it easy. Easy makes you soft, and soft makes you dead. The Barbell Prescription maps an escape from the usual fate of older adults: a logical, programmed approach to the hard work necessary to win at the extreme sport of Aging Well. Unlike all other books on the subject of exercise for seniors, The Barbell Prescription challenges the motivated Athlete of Aging with a no-nonsense training approach to strength and health - and demonstrates that everybody can become significantly stronger using the most effective tools ever developed for the job.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The postmodern era has seen the rise of the Sick Aging Phenotype, which is a complex of interrelated and synergistic processes that destroy the health and quality of life of the aging adult. #2 The phenotype is the appearance, traits, behaviors, and overall structural and biochemical peculiarities of an organism. It is distinct from its genotype, which is the inherited instructions encoded in its DNA. Two organisms of the same species with identical or nearly identical genotypes will have similar phenotypes. #3 The twin brothers Will and Phil have the same genotype, but very different aging phenotypes. While Phil’s aging phenotype is an unsightly and miserable catastrophe, his brother’s is an exemplar of healthy aging. Will’s death phenotype is be envied: he’s healthy, vigorous, and active until the minute a tired, tiny vessel in his brainstem switches him off in the middle of a great final adventure. #4 The spectrum of aging and death phenotypes in modern industrialized societies is skewed toward Phil. The average human genotype has not changed substantially in many thousands of years, but in the postmodern era, the human phenotype of industrialized nations has undergone a staggering and destructive transformation.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The postmodern era has seen the rise of the Sick Aging Phenotype, which is a complex of interrelated and synergistic processes that destroy the health and quality of life of the aging adult. #2 The phenotype is the appearance, traits, behaviors, and overall structural and biochemical peculiarities of an organism. It is distinct from its genotype, which is the inherited instructions encoded in its DNA. Two organisms of the same species with identical or nearly identical genotypes will have similar phenotypes. #3 The twin brothers Will and Phil have the same genotype, but very different aging phenotypes. While Phil’s aging phenotype is an unsightly and miserable catastrophe, his brother’s is an exemplar of healthy aging. Will’s death phenotype is be envied: he’s healthy, vigorous, and active until the minute a tired, tiny vessel in his brainstem switches him off in the middle of a great final adventure. #4 The spectrum of aging and death phenotypes in modern industrialized societies is skewed toward Phil. The average human genotype has not changed substantially in many thousands of years, but in the postmodern era, the human phenotype of industrialized nations has undergone a staggering and destructive transformation.

This book is for anyone serious about learning or coaching the basic lifts.

3rd edition

Powerlifting. The name says it all—strength, power, intensity, concentration, determination. The sport’s physical and mental demands are unlike any other, as are its athletes who must always be committed and focused on success. Now, hall of famer and nine-time world powerlifting champion Dan Austin has teamed with strength and conditioning expert Dr. Bryan Mann to create the sport’s most comprehensive resource. Powerlifting breaks down every aspect of the sport, including fueling, preparation, and execution of the three primary lifts: bench press, squat, and deadlift. This hard-core guide includes more than 100 of the most effective exercises to enhance the three power movements, proven mental strategies, sample programs, and periodization plans for increasing absolute strength, power, and flexibility. The authors also share their secrets for preparing for competition, optimizing training, avoiding injuries, and advancing through the ranks. Whether you’re serious about powerlifting or simply seeking a proven approach for developing strength and power from one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport, Powerlifting is a must-have.