Benefits of strength training for women -- Safety during strength training -- Equipment and movement foundations -- Getting started -- Part II: learning the exercises -- Carry, grip, and antimovement -- Knee dominant and hip dominant -- Horizontal and vertical push -- Horizontal and vertical pull -- Total body and rotational exercises -- Part III: programming for success -- Create your optimal program -- Gain strength -- Build sculpted muscle -- Get lean -- Improve muscle endurance.
Summary:
"Women's Muscle & Strength provides details on benefits of strength training, safety tips during exercise, equipment and movement foundations, and getting started to those who new to a strength training program. The book contains 80 strength training exercises covering every area of the body. Detailed instructions and photos for each exercise are accompanied by variations, safety reminders, and tips. The book also includes four 12-week programs (encompassing 18 total workouts) organized by goal: gaining strength, building sculpted muscle, getting lean, or improving muscle endurance"-- Provided by publisher.
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