Proven Scientific Theory of manipulating reps & sets to increase muscle strength, size and/or to burn bodyfat!

Three sets of ten... Five sets of five... One set to failure... Drop Sets... Negatives... Eccentric Loading........ All this terminology can be confusing even to strength coaches and personal trainers. Within a short time however, it becomes obvious that sets and reps are at the core of all resistance training.

Trouble is, the "ideal" way to incorporate sets and reps into a workout regimen for the best results has been debated by scientists and coaches for decades. Unfortunately, most magazines articles and exercise books are of little help since they generally devote insufficient attention to set/rep schemes. These resources usually just show a few exercises to follow (and maybe give some principles) and then leave you on your own. Other resources describe in great detail the "one and only way" to train but neglect other proven methods. This book will change that.

Modern Trends in Strength Training, Charles brings all his champion-proven techniques to you into a multi-volume reference source. Modern Trends in Strength Training; Volume 1: Second Edition explains the proven scientific theories behind sets and reps, and teaches you effective ways to help your athletes become bigger, stronger, or both.

As a bonus, the final chapter is devoted exclusively to the best set/rep strategies Coach Poliquin has chosen from his 20 years - experience as a strength coach. These training methods will help your athletes achieve their athletic potential as no others can!

Modern Trends in Strength Training will teach you:

• Manipulating Sets & Reps for Optimal Strength Gains
• Manipulating Sets for Optimal Strength Gains
• Poliquin's Top 10 set/rep programs for Maximal Strength

64 pages.

Foreword Introduction Chapter 1 Manipulating Reps for Optimal Strength Gains Chapter 2 Manipulating Sets for Optimal Strength Gains Chapter 3 Poliquin's Top 10 Set/Rep Programs for Maximal Strength  Appendix A A Review of the Guidelines for Manipulating Reps  Appendix B A Review of the Guidelines for Manipulating Sets Appendix C A Review of Poliquin's Top 10 Set/Rep Programs for Maximal Strength About the Author

Charles Poliquin is a native of Ottawa, Canada. While completing graduate studies in Exercise Physiology in Canada, Charles began coaching athletes, a career move that has resulted in hundreds of medals, wins and personal bests of many elite athletes. He is known worldwide for producing faster athletes. When a country wants a Gold medal, they come to Charles.

Coach Poliquin has been hailed as the most successful strength coach in the world. He has spent years-researching European journals (he is fluent in English, French and German) and speaking to other coaches and scientists in his quest to optimize training methods. He has perfected the art of writing routines that produce results, and his books and courses are the culmination of his theories and knowledge.

Charles Poliquin has lectured extensively on practical and theoretical aspects of physical conditioning in eight different countries and in 3 different languages. Charles has also written over 500 articles for various web sites, magazines and journals. His work has been translated in 7 different languages. English, Swedish, German, French, Italian, Dutch and Japanese. Charles currently writes a monthly column in Muscular Development magazine.

Applied Background:

Charles Poliquin is recognized as one of the Worlds most successful strength coaches, having coached Olympic medalists in twelve different sports including the US female track and field for the Olympics 2000.