
The 11 best strength training booksĪt number 11 on our list of the best strength training books is the appropriately titled Strength Training. The 2nd edition was released in early 2017 and has been popular with strength coaches, personal trainers and regular gym goers since publication. Because as the saying goes … knowledge is power and there’s strength in numbers. But which of these 11 essential strength books are best for you and your individual goals? All will be revealed. Whether you’re a coach, an athlete or you just want to get stronger, you can lay your foundation of strength with the knowledge in these 11 books. In fact, alongside our 10 most valuable academic sport science titles they make up some of our bestselling products.

Human Kinetics has published numerous leading books on strength training. We couldn’t have put it better ourselves.) (Incidentally, can you guess what he said when we asked for his top tip in becoming a successful coach? ‘Learn and read’. When asked his one tip to become a better sprint cyclist he answered simply ‘Get strong’. A few years ago we interviewed former GB athlete and cycling sprint coach Matt Crampton who wholeheartedly agreed. Physical strength is one of the foundational elements of success in any sport. It goes without saying that these books are must-haves for any serious strength coach but many are also essential for athletes or anyone that’s interested in learning about strength or getting stronger. What are the best strength training books? This definitive list holds all the answers.
