This new second edition of Science and Practice of Strength Training comes with many additions and changes. A new coauthor Dr. William Kraemer joins Dr. Vladimir Zatsiorsky in expanding on the principles and concepts needed for training athletes. Among Dr. Kraemer's contributions are three new chapters targeting specific populationswomen young athletes and seniorsplus the integration of new concepts into the other chapters.

Together the authors have trained more than 1000 elite athletes including Olympic world continental and national champions and record holders. The concepts they divulge are influenced by both Eastern European and North American perspectives. The authors integrate those concepts in solid principles practical insights coaching experiences and directions based on scientific findings. This edition is much more practical than its predecessor; to this end the book provides the practitioner with the understanding to craft strength training programs based on individuals' needs.

Science and Practice of Strength Training Second Edition shows that there is no one program that works for any one person at all times or for all conditions. This book addresses the complexity of strength training programs while providing straightforward approaches to take under specific circumstances. Those approaches are applied to new physiological concepts and training practices?? which provide readers with the most current information in the science and practice of strength training. The approaches are also applied to the three new chapters?? which will help readers design safe and effective strength training programs for women?? young athletes?? and seniors. In addition?? the authors provide examples of strength training programs to demonstrate the