Book Reviews

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Facts and Fallacies of Fitness A science-based look at the world of athletic and physical fitness Before getting into a sales pitch about what Facts and Fallacies has to offer personal trainers and strength coaches, you need to know about the remarkable achievements of its author, Mel Siff, Ph.D. Siff was a

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Jump Attack by Tim S. Grover A best-selling workout designed to improve jumping ability and overall power While the 40-yard dash and 100-meter sprint may be considered the ultimate tests for testing sprinting speed, the vertical jump stands alone as the standard for measuring jumping ability. And a one-stop shop for learning

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Muscular Development Magazine A look at one of Charles R. Poliquin’s favorite bodybuilding magazines The Strength Sensei was a muscle magazine junkie. Although much of the content in popular magazines could be considered junk, he was always able to find hidden jewels that he shared with his followers. One of these magazines

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF A New Direction in Calves A classic book on rethinking lower leg training If you want to sell articles and books about bodybuilding, focus on those teaching you how to develop the arms, chest, back, and shoulders. Charles R. Poliquin capitalized on this idea and wrote several books and countless articles devoted

STRENGTH SENSEI LEGENDS Bill Pearl (1930-2022) A tribute to the inspirational life of a bodybuilding legend Bill Pearl left us on September 14, 2022, at age 91. Many remember him for his athletic accomplishments that put him in the discussion as the G.O.A.T. during his peak years. Many remember his work as a trainer, mentoring

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Seeds of Deception Jeffrey M. Smith’s shocking discoveries about GMOs “The agency [FDA] is not aware of any information showing that foods derived by these new methods [GMOs] differ from other foods in any meaningful or uniform way.” The Food and Drug Administration made this official policy statement on May 29, 1992.

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Steve Reeves: Legends Never Die A controversial look at the final years of a bodybuilding icon The title of this book is Steve Reeves: Legends Never Die, and in the case of this man, it’s true. Before there was Ronnie Coleman and Arnold, there was Steve Reeves. His good looks and classic

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Your Blood Never Lies How to take your health care to the next level If you purchase a copy of Your Blood Never Lies with the intention of reading it cover-to-cover, you’ll probably never finish it. It’s 350 pages of relatively small type, contains no photos, and lacks entertaining stories or clever

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Mr. America: The Tragic Life of a Bodybuilding Icon The rise and fall of the first major bodybuilding competition The Mr. Olympia competition is considered the premier bodybuilding competition in the world. In muscle magazines, many of the winners can often be identified by their first names: Sergio, Arnold, Dorian, and Ronnie.