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Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy
by Brad Schoenfeld • 2016
Three mechanisms build muscle. The research on training all three for maximum size.
4.44
390
Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy Summary
Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy 92%
Three mechanisms build muscle. The research on training all three for maximum size.
by Brad Schoenfeld 2016
4.44
390 ratings
Blood and Guts
by Dorian Yates • 1993
The Mr. Olympia method: one set to failure, then eat, sleep, and track everything.
4.26
73
Blood and Guts Summary
Blood and Guts 91%
The Mr. Olympia method: one set to failure, then eat, sleep, and track everything.
by Dorian Yates 1993
4.26
73 ratings
Heavy Duty
by Mike Mentzer • 1993
You're doing too many sets. The case for training less, recovering more, and growing faster.
4.47
162
Heavy Duty Summary
Heavy Duty 91%
You're doing too many sets. The case for training less, recovering more, and growing faster.
by Mike Mentzer 1993
4.47
162 ratings
Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men
by Arnold Schwarzenegger • 1981
Arnold's complete blueprint for building muscle, burning fat, and developing the mind of a champion.
4.31
330
Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men Summary
Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men 91%
Arnold's complete blueprint for building muscle, burning fat, and developing the mind of a champion.
by Arnold Schwarzenegger 1981
4.31
330 ratings
Bodybuilding Complete
by Kevin P. Hunter • 2017
Your hormones, not your workout, dictate muscle growth. A two-part system for controlling all six.
4.50
2
Bodybuilding Complete Summary
Bodybuilding Complete 91%
Your hormones, not your workout, dictate muscle growth. A two-part system for controlling all six.
by Kevin P. Hunter 2017
4.50
2 ratings
Bigger Leaner Stronger
by Michael Matthews • 2011
Most supplements don't work. The real formula: heavy compounds, protein, and relentless tracking.
4.22
11k+
Bigger Leaner Stronger Summary
Bigger Leaner Stronger 91%
Most supplements don't work. The real formula: heavy compounds, protein, and relentless tracking.
by Michael Matthews 2011
4.22
11k+ ratings
Bodybuilding For Beginners
by Kyle Hunt • 2019
A twelve-week plan pairing compound lifts, nutrition, and recovery to build muscle and shed fat.
4.10
120
Bodybuilding For Beginners Summary
Bodybuilding For Beginners 90%
A twelve-week plan pairing compound lifts, nutrition, and recovery to build muscle and shed fat.
by Kyle Hunt 2019
4.10
120 ratings
The Muscle Ladder
by Jeff Nippard • 2024
Stop majoring in the minors: a science-backed hierarchy of what actually builds muscle.
4.58
773
The Muscle Ladder Summary
The Muscle Ladder 90%
Stop majoring in the minors: a science-backed hierarchy of what actually builds muscle.
by Jeff Nippard 2024
4.58
773 ratings
Wisdom of Mike Mentzer
by John Little • 2005
Gaining muscle by training less often: the method backed by 30-pound gains and four-hour months.
4.28
292
Wisdom of Mike Mentzer Summary
Wisdom of Mike Mentzer 90%
Gaining muscle by training less often: the method backed by 30-pound gains and four-hour months.
by John Little 2005
4.28
292 ratings
Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle
by Tom Venuto • 2003
A natural bodybuilder's blueprint for burning fat and keeping muscle, customized to your body type.
4.31
3k+
Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle Summary
Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle 90%
A natural bodybuilder's blueprint for burning fat and keeping muscle, customized to your body type.
by Tom Venuto 2003
4.31
3k+ ratings
Elite Physique
by Chad Waterbury • 2021
Muscle, fat loss, and joint longevity: the unified system for building a body that lasts.
4.16
19
Elite Physique Summary
Elite Physique 90%
Muscle, fat loss, and joint longevity: the unified system for building a body that lasts.
by Chad Waterbury 2021
4.16
19 ratings
6 Weeks to a Hollywood Body
by Steve Zim • 2006
A Hollywood trainer's six weeks: eating and lifting keyed to your body type, not someone else's.
3.86
116
6 Weeks to a Hollywood Body Summary
6 Weeks to a Hollywood Body 89%
A Hollywood trainer's six weeks: eating and lifting keyed to your body type, not someone else's.
by Steve Zim 2006
3.86
116 ratings
Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger
by Michael Matthews • 2014
Advanced periodized lifting and macro tracking to crush plateaus, get shredded, and stay that way.
4.17
1k+
Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger Summary
Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger 89%
Advanced periodized lifting and macro tracking to crush plateaus, get shredded, and stay that way.
by Michael Matthews 2014
4.17
1k+ ratings
The Men's Health Home Workout Bible
by Lou Schuler • 2002
A complete home gym system using bodyweight, free weights, and smart programming.
3.89
230
The Men's Health Home Workout Bible Summary
The Men's Health Home Workout Bible 89%
A complete home gym system using bodyweight, free weights, and smart programming.
by Lou Schuler 2002
3.89
230 ratings
Glute Lab
by Bret Contreras • 2019
A program for the body's largest muscle, your key to strength, posture, and pain-free movement.
4.65
820
Glute Lab Summary
Glute Lab 89%
A program for the body's largest muscle, your key to strength, posture, and pain-free movement.
by Bret Contreras 2019
4.65
820 ratings
How to Build Strong & Lean Bodyweight Muscle
by Anthony Arvanitakis • 2018
A gym-free body is possible: the science of using your own weight to build real, lean mass.
4.28
236
How to Build Strong & Lean Bodyweight Muscle Summary
How to Build Strong & Lean Bodyweight Muscle 89%
A gym-free body is possible: the science of using your own weight to build real, lean mass.
by Anthony Arvanitakis 2018
4.28
236 ratings
The Ultimate Workout Plan;
by Eric Kruczek • 2020
Skinny and can't gain weight? An 8-week plan with the exact surplus and lifts that work.
3.00
1
The Ultimate Workout Plan; Summary
The Ultimate Workout Plan; 89%
Skinny and can't gain weight? An 8-week plan with the exact surplus and lifts that work.
by Eric Kruczek 2020
3.00
1 ratings
Anabolics
by William Llewellyn • 2008
Every anabolic steroid is a key. The cellular lock has never changed.
4.31
185
Anabolics Summary
Anabolics 89%
Every anabolic steroid is a key. The cellular lock has never changed.
by William Llewellyn 2008
4.31
185 ratings
The Bodybuilding Cookbook
by Jason Farley • 2015
The macro math is done: 100 recipes that turn your kitchen into a muscle-building machine.
3.93
67
The Bodybuilding Cookbook Summary
The Bodybuilding Cookbook 89%
The macro math is done: 100 recipes that turn your kitchen into a muscle-building machine.
by Jason Farley 2015
3.93
67 ratings
Maximum Strength
by Eric Cressey CSCS • 2008
Stronger in 16 weeks: the compound-lift program that builds what bodybuilding cannot.
3.91
262
Maximum Strength Summary
Maximum Strength 89%
Stronger in 16 weeks: the compound-lift program that builds what bodybuilding cannot.
by Eric Cressey CSCS 2008
3.91
262 ratings
Swole
by Michael Andor Brodeur • 2024
What if big muscles are just drag? A gay bodybuilder makes the case.
3.76
408
Swole Summary
Swole 89%
What if big muscles are just drag? A gay bodybuilder makes the case.
by Michael Andor Brodeur 2024
3.76
408 ratings
On Muscle
by Bonnie Tsui • 2025
The tissue that moves you also makes you: muscle's hidden role in joy, identity, and resilience.
3.77
2k+
On Muscle Summary
On Muscle 89%
The tissue that moves you also makes you: muscle's hidden role in joy, identity, and resilience.
by Bonnie Tsui 2025
3.77
2k+ ratings
Never Let Go
by Dan John • 2009
Willpower runs out. Four of five workouts are average. A coach’s philosophy that plans for both.
4.26
2k+
Never Let Go Summary
Never Let Go 89%
Willpower runs out. Four of five workouts are average. A coach’s philosophy that plans for both.
by Dan John 2009
4.26
2k+ ratings
Better Than Steroids
by Warren Willey • 2006
The natural bodybuilding system that uses food timing and overeating windows to rival steroids.
3.92
237
Better Than Steroids Summary
Better Than Steroids 88%
The natural bodybuilding system that uses food timing and overeating windows to rival steroids.
by Warren Willey 2006
3.92
237 ratings
Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training
by Mike Israetel • 2021
Muscle growth runs on predictable science. Most lifters unknowingly train against the principles.
4.59
480
Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training Summary
Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training 88%
Muscle growth runs on predictable science. Most lifters unknowingly train against the principles.
by Mike Israetel 2021
4.59
480 ratings
Bruce Lee
by Bruce Lee • 1998
Bruce Lee's training logs: the isometric holds, circuits, and stretches behind his speed and power.
4.25
2k+
Bruce Lee Summary
Bruce Lee 88%
Bruce Lee's training logs: the isometric holds, circuits, and stretches behind his speed and power.
by Bruce Lee 1998
4.25
2k+ ratings
Scientific Principles of Strength Training
by Mike Israetel • 2015
The physiological laws that determine whether your training builds strength or just wears you down.
4.53
303
Scientific Principles of Strength Training Summary
Scientific Principles of Strength Training 88%
The physiological laws that determine whether your training builds strength or just wears you down.
by Mike Israetel 2015
4.53
303 ratings
Spartan Warrior Workout
by Dave Randolph • 2010
How to build an action-hero body in 30 days with six exercises and 300 daily reps.
3.85
142
Spartan Warrior Workout Summary
Spartan Warrior Workout 88%
How to build an action-hero body in 30 days with six exercises and 300 daily reps.
by Dave Randolph 2010
3.85
142 ratings
Progressive Calisthenics
by John Powers • 2015
A bodyweight system that builds real strength in twenty minutes a day, no gym required.
3.46
138
Progressive Calisthenics Summary
Progressive Calisthenics 88%
A bodyweight system that builds real strength in twenty minutes a day, no gym required.
by John Powers 2015
3.46
138 ratings
Thinner Leaner Stronger
by Michael Matthews • 2012
Heavy squats, more protein, less cardio: the body recomposition system built for women.
4.00
5k+
Thinner Leaner Stronger Summary
Thinner Leaner Stronger 88%
Heavy squats, more protein, less cardio: the body recomposition system built for women.
by Michael Matthews 2012
4.00
5k+ ratings
Stronger
by Michael Joseph Gross • 2025
Why doctors called muscle a disease, and how the frailest 90-year-olds proved them wrong.
3.85
408
Stronger Summary
Stronger 88%
Why doctors called muscle a disease, and how the frailest 90-year-olds proved them wrong.
by Michael Joseph Gross 2025
3.85
408 ratings
Body by Science
by John Little • 2008
The research behind a weekly 12-minute workout that claims to replace hours of cardio.
4.10
3k+
Body by Science Summary
Body by Science 88%
The research behind a weekly 12-minute workout that claims to replace hours of cardio.
by John Little 2008
4.10
3k+ ratings
7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups
by Steve Speirs • 2009
100 push-ups without stopping. Seven weeks, three days a week, starting wherever you are right now.
3.62
282
7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups Summary
7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups 88%
100 push-ups without stopping. Seven weeks, three days a week, starting wherever you are right now.
by Steve Speirs 2009
3.62
282 ratings
Practical Programming for Strength Training
by Mark Rippetoe • 2006
Stop adding weight every workout. The programming that replaces linear progress, phase by phase.
4.33
3k+
Practical Programming for Strength Training Summary
Practical Programming for Strength Training 88%
Stop adding weight every workout. The programming that replaces linear progress, phase by phase.
by Mark Rippetoe 2006
4.33
3k+ ratings
Starting Strength
by Mark Rippetoe • 2005
Five barbell lifts and one rule: add weight every session. Everything else is noise.
4.44
11k+
Starting Strength Summary
Starting Strength 88%
Five barbell lifts and one rule: add weight every session. Everything else is noise.
by Mark Rippetoe 2005
4.44
11k+ ratings
Complete Calisthenics - The Ultimate Guide To Bodyweight Exercise
by Ashley Kalym • 2014
Your body, a pull-up bar, and the progressions that go from push-up to planche.
4.15
918
Complete Calisthenics - The Ultimate Guide To Bodyweight Exercise Summary
Complete Calisthenics - The Ultimate Guide To Bodyweight Exercise 88%
Your body, a pull-up bar, and the progressions that go from push-up to planche.
by Ashley Kalym 2014
4.15
918 ratings
7 Weeks to 50 Pull-Ups
by Brett Stewart • 2011
Fifty consecutive pull-ups in under two months, even if the word pull-up scares you right now.
3.31
190
7 Weeks to 50 Pull-Ups Summary
7 Weeks to 50 Pull-Ups 88%
Fifty consecutive pull-ups in under two months, even if the word pull-up scares you right now.
by Brett Stewart 2011
3.31
190 ratings
Tactical Barbell
by K. Black • 2014
For firefighters, soldiers, and cops: how to deadlift 500 while still finishing the run.
4.52
1k+
Tactical Barbell Summary
Tactical Barbell 88%
For firefighters, soldiers, and cops: how to deadlift 500 while still finishing the run.
by K. Black 2014
4.52
1k+ ratings
Fitness Independence
by Matt Schifferle • 2016
Most fitness programs sell you things you don't need. The fundamentals that work, on your terms.
4.09
133
Fitness Independence Summary
Fitness Independence 88%
Most fitness programs sell you things you don't need. The fundamentals that work, on your terms.
by Matt Schifferle 2016
4.09
133 ratings
The Naked Warrior
by Pavel Tsatsouline • 2003
Two bodyweight moves, ancient tension secrets, and a practice method that never exhausts you.
4.06
2k+
The Naked Warrior Summary
The Naked Warrior 88%
Two bodyweight moves, ancient tension secrets, and a practice method that never exhausts you.
by Pavel Tsatsouline 2003
4.06
2k+ ratings
You Are Your Own Gym
by Mark Lauren • 2010
How to build strength, burn fat, and move better without ever touching a weight.
3.99
4k+
You Are Your Own Gym Summary
You Are Your Own Gym 87%
How to build strength, burn fat, and move better without ever touching a weight.
by Mark Lauren 2010
3.99
4k+ ratings
The Abs Diet
by Ted Spiker • 2004
Twelve foods, six meals a day, and a workout that turns muscle into a calorie furnace.
3.83
2k+
The Abs Diet Summary
The Abs Diet 87%
Twelve foods, six meals a day, and a workout that turns muscle into a calorie furnace.
by Ted Spiker 2004
3.83
2k+ ratings
Calisthenics for Beginners
by Matt Schifferle • 2020
No gym, no weights: a bodyweight system that scales from first push-up to full body control.
3.92
201
Calisthenics for Beginners Summary
Calisthenics for Beginners 87%
No gym, no weights: a bodyweight system that scales from first push-up to full body control.
by Matt Schifferle 2020
3.92
201 ratings
The Barbell Prescription
by Jonathon M. Sullivan • 2017
Why the barbell is the strongest weapon against aging, and the precise program to wield it.
4.35
681
The Barbell Prescription Summary
The Barbell Prescription 87%
Why the barbell is the strongest weapon against aging, and the precise program to wield it.
by Jonathon M. Sullivan 2017
4.35
681 ratings
Easy Strength
by Dan John • 2011
Lift heavy without wrecking yourself: a plan for sustainable strength that fits any life.
4.20
689
Easy Strength Summary
Easy Strength 87%
Lift heavy without wrecking yourself: a plan for sustainable strength that fits any life.
by Dan John 2011
4.20
689 ratings
Deep Fitness
by Philip Shepherd • 2021
Thirty minutes a week, one set to failure: the science and the presence that change everything.
3.86
154
Deep Fitness Summary
Deep Fitness 87%
Thirty minutes a week, one set to failure: the science and the presence that change everything.
by Philip Shepherd 2021
3.86
154 ratings
Force
by Dan Cleather • 2021
Athletic power is about impulse, not peak force. Most training methods ignore this.
4.25
151
Force Summary
Force 87%
Athletic power is about impulse, not peak force. Most training methods ignore this.
by Dan Cleather 2021
4.25
151 ratings
Kettlebell - Simple and Sinister
by Pavel Tsatsouline • 2013
One weight, two drills, thirty minutes. The fitness program that strips away every excuse.
4.36
4k+
Kettlebell - Simple and Sinister Summary
Kettlebell - Simple and Sinister 87%
One weight, two drills, thirty minutes. The fitness program that strips away every excuse.
by Pavel Tsatsouline 2013
4.36
4k+ ratings
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
by National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) • 1994
What happens inside the body when you lift? The science that answers every coaching question.
4.16
643
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning Summary
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 87%
What happens inside the body when you lift? The science that answers every coaching question.
by National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 1994
4.16
643 ratings
Overcoming Gravity
by Steven Low • 2011
Build gymnastic strength through leverage, not just reps: a system as rigorous as barbell training.
4.46
1k+
Overcoming Gravity Summary
Overcoming Gravity 87%
Build gymnastic strength through leverage, not just reps: a system as rigorous as barbell training.
by Steven Low 2011
4.46
1k+ ratings
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