Bodybuilding Anatomy

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.

Bodybuilding Anatomy is the definitive resource for mastering this art. Visually stunning and comprehensive, this accessible manual offers unparalleled guidance on muscle development and refinement. With over 100 detailed anatomical illustrations, you’ll see exactly how each exercise engages muscles, ligaments, and tendons, helping you optimize your training for maximum results.

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), Bodybuilding Anatomy has you covered.

Here’s just some of what you’ll find inside:

• 68 exercises
• 12 competition poses to showcase your hard-earned physique
• A systematic approach for selecting and sequencing exercises based on needs, goals, and competition timing
• Common lifting errors and how to correct them
• Proven techniques to build a thick, wide back for that desired V-shaped appearance
• Guidance on using the stimulus-to-fatigue ratio (SFR) to choose exercises that maximize gains without sacrificing joint health or generating needless fatigue

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, Bodybuilding Anatomy is a must-have.

“Dr. Mike Israetel is a legend in the fitness field. There is no one better at translating science into practice and communicating the practical applications in a manner that is easily understood by all. His book, coauthored by esteemed fitness professionals Jared Feather and Dr. Christle Guevarra, comes with my highest recommendation.”
—Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSPS,*D, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA, Author of The M.A.X Muscle Plan 2.0, Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, and Women’s Home Workout Bible

“A great resource to learn how to train your muscles for maximum growth.”
—Menno Henselmans, Physique Coach, Scientific Researcher, International Public Speaker, and Author of The Science of Self-Control

“Bodybuilding Anatomy translates research and experience into muscle-building principles that can immediately be put into action. It’s a resource you’ll refer to again and again throughout your training journey.”
—Jeff Nippard, Professional Drug-Free Bodybuilder and Powerlifter

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