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15 Best Weightlifting Books

Goal: Find the best Weightlifting books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best weightlifting books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

15 Best Weightlifting Books

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1

Starting Strength

Basic Barbell Training

by Mark Rippetoe

Also recommended by:

Mr. Money Mustache, Sahil Lavingia

2

Bigger Leaner Stronger

The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body

by Michael Matthews

3

Olympic Weightlifting

A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches

by Greg Everett

4

Overcoming Gravity

A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength

by Steven Low

5

Practical Programming for Strength Training

by Mark Rippetoe

6

Strength Training Anatomy

by Frederic Delavier

7

The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding

The Bible of Bodybuilding

by Arnold Schwarzenegger

8

5/3/1

The Simplest and Most Effective Training System for Raw Strength

by Jim Wendler

Also recommended by:

Mark Bell

9

Bodybuilding For Beginners

A 12-Week Program to Build Muscle and Burn Fat

by Kyle Hunt

10

Lift Like a Girl

Be More, Not Less.

by Nia Shanks

11

Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy

by Brad J. Schoenfeld

12

The Bodybuilder's Kitchen

100 Muscle-Building, Fat Burning Recipes, with Meal Plans to Chisel Your Physique

by Erin Stern

13

The New Rules of Lifting for Women

Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess

by Lou Schuler M.S.

14

The Strength Training Anatomy Workout

Starting Strength with Bodyweight Training and Minimal Equipment

by Frederic Delavier

15

You Are Your Own Gym

The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises

by Mark Lauren

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Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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