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Science and Practice of Strength Training by Vladimir Zatsiorsky, William Kraemer and Andrew Fry — WisdomDeck honest review
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Science and Practice of Strength Training

by Vladimir Zatsiorsky, William Kraemer and Andrew Fry

The academic text on strength training methods: maximal effort, dynamic effort, repeated effort, periodization. Used in university courses and by serious coaches.

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  1. Three methods of strength.
  2. Periodize.
  3. Measure.

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