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ROCK IRON STEEL by Steve Justa
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 ROCK IRON STEEL by Steve Justa |
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"This is a unique book. It is not for bodybuilders but rather for those
interested in building tremendous strength. What makes it unique is the honesty and
freshness of the author. The book is truly written from the heart and has much unique
information in it. There are many unusual lifts and training methods in it since the author shares
his personal experiences (and experiments). One cannot help but learn from the book. Even those with
no interest in building great strength will enjoy the book." James H. McDuffie Huntsville, Alabama |
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For some time I have been one of those who, for some reason, believed that strength could only
be built with barbells and dumbbells in a nice, clean gym. This peculiar way of thinking was due
to being under the spell of body-building and the fashionable scene that goes along with it nowadays. Sure barbells and dumbbells need to be a big part of a strength trainers "arsenal" but, thanks to writers like Brooks Kubik ("Dinosaur Training"), Matt Furey, and the author of this book, Steve Justa I have come to see that odd-objects (sandbags, barrels, even the human body) can be used to build super strength. These awkward shaped objects build muscles that remain unaffected by "normal" barbell training and, like some barbell exercises (squats, deadlifts, bench press), these types of lifts are compound exercises which emphasize that a great many muscles work together. This breaks with the body-building paradigm which emphasizes isolation. Justa underscores safety and gives methods he uses to train safely. He also emphasizes the importance of building up the tendons and ligaments, a point entirely missing in most recent literature (though it was important among old-time strength builders). Furthermore, you will get caught up in Justa's enthusiasm for the iron game and the resultant greater motivation you enjoy from reading this book will lead to bigger gains. Good luck! Thomas M. Seay Palo Alto, California |
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This is unusual stuff but some very fun ideas. Also some great ideas on building overall strength. I highly recommend this book. R. Ashworth |
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This is the book for those who want to get strong, primarily or for sports, and taking the
spot on my shelf next to Tsatsouline's "Power for the People". Justa is a strongman, not
a bodybuilders, and you won't find any info on improving the shape of your biceps, getting
pecs bigger or getting ripped. For that reason, if you are a gym goer and like mirrors, belts,
gloves and other attributes of fitness industry - don't buy it. The book is for those who like
basic, down-to-earth strength training without hype. The principles in the book are very simple. So is the equipment required: no special machines, just barbell and awkward objects. Justa shares his ideas on training for various purposes, such as getting stronger only in one lift, for powerlifting or for overall strength using 30-40 lifts. The book is small but well worth the money. Y. Smetannikov |
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I found several things to work into my training time. Somethings I read in
it never would have even occurred to me. Just about anybody would be able
to get at least one useful piece of information out of Mr. Justa's book,
and that is what will make this a good buy for anybody wanting to increase
real functional strength. Pumpers and Posers need not purchase.
Marc Taylor Walworth, New York |
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Justa puts strength training in a brand new light with this book. It's refreshing
to see someone shatter all of the "proper procedures" most trainers/fitness people
preach on a regular basis. Manual labor is one of the most practical ways of acquiring
FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH....and Justa helps put it all in perspective so that you can experience
it for yourself... Darryl Shepherd Monmouth Junction, New Jersey |
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