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Overcoming Gravity :A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength

by Steven Low and Valentin Uzunov

CreateSpace Independent Publishing | November 2011 | ISBN-10: 1467933120 | PDF | 542 pages | 71.3 mb

http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Gravity-Systematic-Gymnastics-Bodyweight/dp/1467933120

Overcoming Gravity :A Systematic Approach to

Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength is a 542 page comprehensive guide to

the most overlooked, yet most powerful elements of strength training.

In this book, Steven Low takes the reader on a journey through logically

and systematically constructing a strength oriented bodyweight workout

routine. With a highly systematic and scientific approach, Steven delves

into the exercise physiology behind strength training and how to

adequately prepare the body for the rigors of bodyweight training. Using

the same rigor and attention to detail, Overcoming Gravity also

includes recommendations for all bodyweight athletes concerning health

and injury management. Unlike other books on this topic, it provides

extremely comprehensive sample programming to assist in the design of a

well-balanced routine, including information about the proper execution

of the exercises and techniques.

If you prefer your books on fitness and health to include data, science

and effective recommendations, then Overcoming Gravity is an ideal

addition to your library.

Note :This book contains no bodyweight leg exercises, or primary

gymnastics work (cartwheels, tumbling, swings, giants, etc.). It is

devoted solely toward upper body strength and skill development with

gymnastics exercises.

CONTENTS

Introduction

Part I - How to construct your own workout routine

Chapter 1 laying the foundation

Chapter 2 :The basics of tile physiology of strength

Chapter 3 :Setting and achieving goals

Chapter 4 :Maintaining ,tructural balance

Chapter 5 :Skill and strength progression chans

Chapter 6 :The basic hierarchy of a routine

Chapter 7 :Structuring the routinc

Chapter 8 :Programming

Chapter 9 :Programming and advancing

Chapter 10 :A brief look at overreaching and overtraining

Chapter 11. Cross training and cardio

Part II - Managemenl of Health and Injuries

Chapter 12 :The facctsof injuries

Chapter 13 :General evaluation of injuries and rehabilitation approach

Chapter 14 :Progmmming around injuries and general rehabilitation

Chaptcr 15 :Common bodyweighttraining injuries

Chapter 16 :Prehabilitation, mobility, and flexibility

Chapter 17 :Summation of of health and injury management

Chapter 18 :Lifestyle factors

Part III - Reference materials

Appendix A :Sample programming

Appendix B :Exercise pictorial descriptions, techniques, & tips

Recommended Equipment

Miscellaneous exercises

Appendix C :Extra Charts

Extra Charts

Concentrics, Isometrics, Eccentrics charts

How to construct a workout routine in one page