Weight Training for Women: Exercises and Workout Programs for Building Strength with Free Weights Paperback – May 12, 2020

Wow! This is a great book for anyone, especially someone who wants to have good form whether exercising with body weight or free weights. Although the book says it is for those new to weightlifting, I weightlifting for decades and really need this book as a refresher because I have not lifted in more than 10 years. The figures in the book show proper form and are easy to follow.

Honestly, I bought this because my wife kept talking about getting busy with weight, lifting and not actually doing it. I was hunting around for something to give her as a guide and came across this book. She’s actually been using it, it’s sitting open next to her on the training mat while she’s making use of the movements and following the pictures Somewhat diligently. so I think for a beginner or reluctant weightlifter. This book does set you on a good course for a proper start of a weight lifting program. There’s a nice balance between visual and textual information. Well done.

This book is simple but yeah, the reviews are right, you need to do a lot of flipping back and forth in the book to actually perform any of complete (and nice) workout programs in the back. That needs to be improved. Other than the photos are clear, and the explanations are accurate. Thought it was clever they managed to portray a woman who is miraculously unable to be identified by any particular ethnicity. Hmm.

I've been lifting hand weights and bars for several years. Recently the routine felt stale and I wondered if my form was becoming sloppy with the same routine. This book offered a change up with many new exercises that fit well with my standard lift routine. Gives excellent directions and has clear drawings of the movement that are easy to follow. Use it for every work out now and enjoy experimenting with new exercises and ideas for alternate postures (easy or harder). Appreciate the talent of this writer and the consideration she has shown in these beginning/intermediate lifts and exercises.

Although the intro was very good and the book offers a number of good exercises for the use of barbells, the collection comes off as basic and somewhat simplistic for people with experience using barbells. For example, rather than list an exercise for biceps, I would have liked a listing of variations on that exercise that would target various aspects of the bicep. Same for other muscle groups. Essentially, nothing to rave about.

This is the best weight lifting book I've ever purchased and I have bought many over the years. The author does a beautiful job of breaking down each exercise with easy-to-follow steps and pictures to show proper form. She also puts warm ups, exercises, and cool downs together in several routines that take about 45 mins. I'm so happy I found this book!

The book arrived in excellent condition. The content is just what I was looking for.

Thank you for helping my sister better understand weight training! I’m glad you could help.