[.ca] Bodybuilding 101 (ISBN 0809227843)

Ok:
I thought it had some good advice but not enouth descriptions of exercises - so you kind of need to supplement it with something else.

Just like all the others:
This book is ok. It doesnt get real indepth on nutrition. It repeats itself a lot. My opinion, the body for life book by bill phillips is much better. My wife and I have been working out for years and were stuck. Following the body for life program we lost a total of about 85lbs between the both of following the body for life program in about 8 months. We are much more define than we were ever before.

Great Book For Beginners:
I'm not a beginner, but I bought the book just to read. I read many bodybuilding books and I have to say that this book will help people reach their goals. It has good tips. If your an advanced lifter, don't get this book, it contains basic information that you probably already know about.

Dr. Wolff is the man !!!:
Read my other reviews of Dr. Wolff's books because I have read several of his books and I am proud to have them in my collection. Truthfully, they are all I need since they cover everything you need to know! My advice - start with this book to get your foundation of knowledge. Whether you are new or an old salt - these books can teach you. Humble yourself and start from scratch...you may surprise yourself! Once your done this book, go get these 2 books by Dr. Wolff - Book of Great Workouts and Bodybuilding 201. These books give you tons of examples of various workouts you can do to take yourself to the next level. He also includes the important information needed but often ignored - such as proper diet, technique, attitude. My game plan for you- buy the 3 books I mentioned(and any others Dr. Wolff has written!!), read this book first and start working out once your done it. While your building your body over the next 6 months to a year, spend the time wisely by reading his other books and crafting your gameplan further. Don't rush into it. Just build your base slowly and after the proper amount of time has passed, try the next level of techniques. Robert Wolff gives you proven and time tested material, coupled with his own personal experience. He goes over proper diet, proper technique and methodology to get you started off on the right foot. All of us are different and what works in the magazine interviews of the Pro bodybuilders probably will not work for you. Did I mention that the author really will answer your e-mail questions!! Yes, I have had actually direct communication with him. He answered my questions and was more than happy to help!!! Forget Atkins, South Beach, and all the other hype out there. Read and learn from Dr. Wolff.

A MUST HAVE!:
I am currently following the Body for Life Program. The program is great but I needed more information. Body building 101 provided me with so much more information! Not just the "how's" but the "whys". Had it not been for this book I'm sure I would have ultimately given up my program for lack of knowledge and understanding. Anyone who is new to body building, this book is a must have!