Best books
Books behind The Bicycle Guide to Program Design and Periodization
Ranked by how often each book is cited across the library for this guide.
#1
5-3-1 The Simplest and Most Effective Training System to Increase Raw Strength, 2nd EditionJim Wendler
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#2
Back MechanicStuart McGill
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#3
Beyond 531 Simple Training for Extraordinary ResultsWendler, Jim
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#4
Block Periodization A Breakthrough in Sports TrainingVladimir Issurin
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#5
Easy strength. How to get a lot stronger than your competition - and dominate in your sportPavel Tsatsouline, Dan John
Pole · High-frequency, practice-oriented programs (“Squat Every Day Thoughts on Overtraining and Recovery in Strength Training”, “Easy strength. How to get a lot stronger than your competition - and dominate in your sport”, “Tactical Barbell Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete”, 5/3/1) deliberately stop short of failure to preserve freshness, quality, and repeatable frequency.
#6
Firefighter Functional Fitness The Essential Guide to Optimal Firefighter Performance and LongevityJim Moss, Dan Kerrigan
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#7
Kettlebell Simple Sinister Revised and Updated (2nd Edition)Pavel Tsatsouline
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#8
Kettlebell Simple Sinister Revised and Updated EditionPavel Tsatsouline
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#9
Low Back DisordersStuart McGill
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#10
Never Let Go A Philosophy of Lifting, Living and LearningDan John, Pavel Tsatsouline, Dave Draper
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#11
Olympic Weightlifting A Complete Guide for Athletes CoachesGreg Everett
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#12
Periodization Theory and Methodology of Training 5th EditionTudor Bompa, G. Gregory Haff
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#13
Power to the People Professional How to Add 100s of Pounds to Your Squat, Bench,and Deadlift with Advanced Russian TechniquesPavel Tsatsouline
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#14
Science and Development of Muscle HypertrophyBrad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS, CSPS, FNSCA
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#15
Squat Every Day Thoughts on Overtraining and Recovery in Strength TrainingMatt Perryman
Pole · High-frequency, practice-oriented programs (“Squat Every Day Thoughts on Overtraining and Recovery in Strength Training”, “Easy strength. How to get a lot stronger than your competition - and dominate in your sport”, “Tactical Barbell Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete”, 5/3/1) deliberately stop short of failure to preserve freshness, quality, and repeatable frequency.
#16
Strong Curves A Womans Guide to Building a Better Butt and BodyBret Contreras, Kellie Davis
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#17
SupertrainingYuri V. Verkhoshansky, Mel C. Siff
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#18
Tactical Barbell 2 ConditioningK Black
Pole · Tactical/concurrent books (“Tactical Barbell Green Protocol”, “Tactical Barbell Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete”, “Tactical Barbell 2 Conditioning”) treat strength and conditioning as jointly trainable, integrating both without treating cardio as a threat to strength.
#19
Tactical Barbell Definitive Strength Training for the Operational AthleteK Black
Pole · Tactical/concurrent books (“Tactical Barbell Green Protocol”, “Tactical Barbell Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete”, “Tactical Barbell 2 Conditioning”) treat strength and conditioning as jointly trainable, integrating both without treating cardio as a threat to strength.
#20
Tactical Barbell Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete, 2nd EditionBlack
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#21
Tactical Barbell Green ProtocolK. Black
Pole · Tactical/concurrent books (“Tactical Barbell Green Protocol”, “Tactical Barbell Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete”, “Tactical Barbell 2 Conditioning”) treat strength and conditioning as jointly trainable, integrating both without treating cardio as a threat to strength.
#22
Tactical Barbell Mass ProtocolK. Black
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#23
The Barbell Prescription Strength Training for Life After 40Jonathon M Sullivan, Andy Baker
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#24
The Westside Barbell Book of MethodsLouie Simmons
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#25
Triphasic TrainingCal Dietz Ben Peterson
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#26
Ultimate Back Fitness and PerformanceStuart McGill
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