Top Notch-- excellent! - Rated 
This book is amazing. It is one of the most informative, well-written, and clearly explained books of its kind. And, to top it off, Gunnar Peterson is FUNNY! Peterson very wittily explains the basics-- and more-- of fitness and working out. I laughed out loud when reading his tongue-in-cheek humor while absorbing all the information he was sharing. He explains the top 13 exercises, fully explains them with photographs and illustrations, and then also gives the reader derivatives of those exercises so that one can vary their workout as recommended-- every 3 to 4 weeks.
One of the reviewers here complained that the book left out certain important exercises such as deadlifts, in particular. This is true. However, the top 13 exercises that Peterson recommends happen to not include deadlifts. This doesn't mean he doesn't include exercises that work one's hamstrings, glutes, and quads. . . it just means that he included exercises other than deadlifts. Additionally, if you're truly committed to learning how to successfully work out, perform exercises, etc., you may have been reading other books, as well, which will include deadlifts.
The only criticism I have of this book, that would have reduced my rating to a four, was it's lack of diet information. However, as I thought about that more, I decided that the book deserved a 5 star for it's thorough coverage of exercise and weight training. In that sense, the workouts covered are good for everyone--no matter what eating plan they are following (as long as it's healthy). Maybe that's even better. If you are following an eating plan that makes sense for you, is healthy and varied, and are ready to add weight training into the mix, this book is for you. If you are ready to even take your routine up a notch, are doubting your form, are not seeing the results you wish (while confident your diet is appropriate), then this book is for you, too. It's great. It's as informative as Body for Life by Bill Phillips (who I also do not find megalomaniacal as the one reviewer asserts) and as well-written. Additionally, Peterson is more flexible with his workout routines and explains how to vary them. There aren't a lot of books for beginners on this subject. And, again, this book isn't just for beginners, it's really for anyone interested in fitness.
Completely recommended. Remember, though, Peterson does not include a recommended eating plan, although he makes sure you realize that a healthy diet is imperative to achieve the results he discusses in his book
G-Force - Rated 
G-Force will add and build size to your legs with a fast pace workout. Over all a well written book for people who have been workingout for a while. Very few useful pictures at the end of the book-so the reader must know what they are doing when reading the recommended workouts per body parts. Over all 4 out 5 stars.Recommend the backsmart fitness plan-Dr.Adam Weiss and great over all workout with good core training .
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