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Scrawny to Brawny: The Complete Guide to Building Muscle the Natural Way

Scrawny to Brawny: The Complete Guide to Building Muscle the Natural Way

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Authors: Michael Mejia, John Berardi
Publisher: Rodale Books
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 137 reviews
Sales Rank: 515577

Format: Bargain Price
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.8

Dewey Decimal Number: 613.713
ASIN: B000RWCKCM

Publication Date: April 2, 2005
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Product Description
A state-of-the-art weight-lifting and nutritional blueprint for "skinny" guys who want to pack on muscleLet's face it, naturally skinny guys are at a distinct genetic disadvantage when it comes to building muscle mass. But with the proper advice, these "hardgainers" definitely can realize their fitness goals. In Scrawny to Brawny, the authors draw on their years of practical experience as private strength and nutrition coaches to provide hardgainers with:o A progressive, state-of-the-art program that optimizes results with shorter, less frequent workouts that maximize compound exerciseso A unique, action-based perspective on nutrition that shows how to prepare quick muscle-building meals and snacks-and how to take advantage of several critical times in the day when muscle growth can be stimulated by food intakeo Vital information on how to identify and fix any weak links in their physiques that may be precursors to injuryDesigned not only for frustrated adult hardgainers but also-with its strong anti-steroid message-a terrific book for the large teen market, Scrawny to Brawny fills a significant gap in the weight-lifting arsenal.



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3 out of 5 stars Needs more info on food   September 18, 2008
I enjoyed reading the book and thought the science was convincing. I'm definitively a member of the book's target audience. The big problem is that it lacks information on food preparation after making food such an important part. I happen to be vegetarian so I'm at a total loss. But even if I ate meat, I would need a lot more direction on how to prepare these meals. Maybe they should include a cook book? (If you look at their sample meal plans, you'll notice that you pretty much eat the same food every day ... nobody can do that for more than a week!) Another concern: maybe it's true that you can't build muscles while doing cardio, but I doubt it. I just ran a marathon and I definitively put on muscle while training for it. Is it really a good idea to stop all but minimal cardio exercise???


4 out of 5 stars Living and growing proof this book works...   September 5, 2008
Like most ectomorphically challenged people, I've had a difficult time gaining weight all my life, and needed a change from my normal routine. Though I didn't completely sell-out to the recommended dieting, I used it as a general guideline for calorie/protein/carb intake. I followed the lifting routine almost exactly as described (though I skipped phase 1) with outstanding results. I've put on about 15 pounds in 7 weeks and increased my bench by 50 pounds (as I just discovered last night). It's an awesome feeling. This book is definitely worth the buy if you're serious about growing...


1 out of 5 stars Horrible book save your money   July 29, 2008
 1 out of 3 found this review helpful

This book takes a very negative approach for the thin guy. avoid it and buy Arnold's bodybuilding book.


5 out of 5 stars An impressive amount of knowledge   May 25, 2008
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I was just flat out impressed at the scientific approach this book takes. From self measurements to determine what kind of exercises your body would respond best to, to alternative exercises due to injuries or difficulties, this is the most comprehensive exercise book I have read yet.


3 out of 5 stars good and helpfull read   May 21, 2008
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

this book is very good if you are the type thats finding it difficult to build muscle mass. they go into deep detail but there are some flaws in the book but what book doesnt. i would recommend buying this book if you really are lost this book i think gives you more than a head start.

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