Men's Health: The Book of Muscle : The World's Most Authoritative Guide to Building Your Body
You might think that the subtitle, "The World's Most Authoritative Guide to Building Your Body," is hyperbole, butThe Book of MusclefromMen's Healthdelivers as promised. Australian strength coach and former powerlifting champion Ian King andMen's Healthfitness director Lou Schuler cover everything you want to know about your muscles and what makes them  grow, complete with dietary recommendations, exercises for every muscle group, and exercise routines. Each muscle group is illustrated and discussed, with 149 pages of clearly described, well-photographed exercises using a variety of equipment. A section on workout routines helps you put together your own program, from beginner to advanced.Schuler's guy-talk style makes the book enjoyable to read, even on days when you have no intention of going to the gym. The artistic drawings of muscle groups, full-color photographs of beginning and ending positions of every exercise, and stunning close-ups of buffed body parts makeThe Book of Muscleis as beautiful as it is practical and motivating, an exceptional gift for the fitness guy in your life, and well worth the price. Highly recommended for men wanting to get in shape or stay there.--Joan Price