{"product_id":"bodybuilding-anatomy-9781718225985","title":"Bodybuilding Anatomy","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake an inside look at sculpting a winning physique.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bodybuilding is often described as an art, but speak with any competitive bodybuilder and you'll quickly learn that the true artistry lies in the training and preparation. The process of building, sculpting, and refining muscle is an intricate undertaking, requiring a deep understanding of how exercises affect specific muscles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBodybuilding Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e is the \u003cb\u003edefinitive resource\u003c\/b\u003e for mastering this art. Visually stunning and comprehensive, this accessible manual offers unparalleled guidance on muscle development and refinement. With \u003cb\u003eover 100 detailed anatomical illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e, you'll see \u003ci\u003eexactly \u003c\/i\u003ehow each exercise engages muscles, ligaments, and tendons, helping you optimize your training for maximum results. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Created by bodybuilders for bodybuilders, this guide combines step-by-step instructions, professional insights, and expert advice to help you build, sculpt, and shape your physique. Whether you're focusing on your chest (pectorals), shoulders (deltoids), back (trapezius, latissimus dorsi, spinal erectors), arms (forearms, triceps, biceps), torso (abdominals), or lower body (glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves), \u003ci\u003eBodybuilding Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Here's just some of what you'll find inside: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e68 exercises\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12 competition poses\u003c\/b\u003e to showcase your hard-earned physique \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A systematic approach for \u003cb\u003eselecting and sequencing\u003c\/b\u003e exercises based on needs, goals, and competition timing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon lifting errors\u003c\/b\u003e and how to correct them \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProven techniques\u003c\/b\u003e to build a thick, wide back for that desired V-shaped appearance \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Guidance on using the stimulus-to-fatigue ratio (SFR) to choose exercises that \u003cb\u003emaximize gains\u003c\/b\u003e without sacrificing joint health or generating needless fatigue \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you are a serious or aspiring competitor, the technique instruction, anatomical insights, and scientifically backed methodologies within these pages will enable you to optimize your training regimen and achieve superior results. Simply put, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBodybuilding Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a must-have.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-17378287\"\u003eMichael Israetel\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-17378288\"\u003eJared Feather\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-17378289\"\u003eChristle Guevarra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.89h x 7.09w x 0.46d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781718225985\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1718225989\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SPO\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SPO006000\"\u003eBodybuilding \u0026amp; Weightlifting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HEA\"\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Fitness\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HEA007050\"\u003eExercise | Strength Training\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SCI\"\u003eScience\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SCI036000\"\u003eLife Sciences | Human Anatomy \u0026amp; Physiology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Israetel, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is the cofounder and chief content officer of RP Strength (Renaissance Periodization). With a doctorate in sport physiology from East Tennessee State University, he is also a former professor at Lehman College, Temple University, and the University of Central Missouri, where he taught a variety of exercise science courses related to nutrition as well as strength and hypertrophy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Israetel worked as a sports nutrition consultant for the U.S. Olympic training site in Johnson City, Tennessee, and has been an invited speaker at numerous scientific and performance conferences worldwide, including nutritional seminars at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, New York. He has coached numerous athletes in diet and weight training and is also a competitive bodybuilder and professional Brazilian jiujitsu grappler. He is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Renaissance Diet 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScientific Principles of Strength Training\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRecovering From Training\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHow Much Should I Train?\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Minicut Manual\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJared Feather\u003c\/b\u003e is the head physique and bodybuilding specialist at RP Strength. He holds a master's degree in exercise physiology from the University of Central Missouri. With over 10 years of experience in competitive bodybuilding and coaching, he has earned esteemed titles such as IPE and NFF Professional Natural Bodybuilder. In 2020, Feather placed first in the classic physique division at NPC Nationals, earning him International Fitness and Bodybuilding (IFBB) Pro status. He is also the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Minicut Manual\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristle Guevarra, DO, \u003c\/b\u003e is a former champion powerlifter. She currently maintains a telemedicine private medical practice and serves as an official traveling team physician for U.S. Figure Skating. She is also the production operations manager at RP Strength. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Guevarra holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry and minor in mathematics from San Francisco State University, a master's degree in organic chemistry from University of Wisconsin at Madison, and a doctorate of osteopathic medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. Passionate about education, she was awarded a predoctoral teaching fellowship at Western University of Health Sciences, where she taught first- and second-year osteopathic medical students. She completed her family medicine residency at Crozer Health in Pennsylvania, where she was named Resident of the Year. She then completed her sports medicine fellowship at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, where she worked with Division I football players, professional athletes, and recreational athletes.","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48455325974765,"sku":"9781718225985","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_46f014d2-7635-4952-9002-1811b80186ba.jpg?v=1753520807","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/bodybuilding-anatomy-9781718225985","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}