Bodybuilding Anatomy

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Sculpt your physique like you never thought possible! With full-color, detailed anatomical illustrations of exercises, combined with step-by-step instructions on how to perform them, Bodybuilding Anatomy is the ideal resource for gaining mass and defining your muscles.Focusing on the primary muscle groups of shoulders, chest, back, arms, legs, and abdominals and targeting muscle zones and hard-to-work areas, Bodybuilding Anatomy can make the difference between bulking up and sculpting an award-winning physique. You will also learn how to modify exercise technique to influence results and individualize training programs according to your specific needs. Combining the expertise of MuscleMag International columnist, bodybuilder, and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nick Evans with the talent of acclaimed bodybuilding artist Bill Hamilton, Bodybuilding Anatomy is the ultimate training guide for bodybuilders and dedicated strength trainers.

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BOD.~B.····.··U. .·I·LD;IN,G " - -- - - ANATOM:Y Nick Evans Illustrated by William P. Hamilton ~ Human Kinetics -- .-,- Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Evans, Nick, 1964Bodybuilding anatomy / Nick Evans. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-5926-8 (soft cover) ISBN-IO: 0-7360-5926-1 (soft cover) l. Bodybuilding. 2. Muscles--Anatomy. 3. Muscle strength. 1. Title. GV546.5.E822007 613.7'13--dc22 2006013855 ISBN-lO: 0-7360-5926-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-5926-8 Copyright © 2007 by Nicholas A. Evans All rights reserved. Except for use in a review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying, and recording, and in any information storage and retrieval system, is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. Acquisitions Editor: Martin Barnard; Developmental Editor: Leigh Keylock; Assistant Editor: Christine Horger; Copyeditor: Jan Feeney; Proofreader: Erin Cler; Graphic Designer: Fred Starbird; Graphic Artist: Francine Hamerski; Cover Designer: Keith Blomberg; Art Manager: Kelly Hendren; Illustrator (cover and interior): William P. Hamilton; Printer: United Graphics Human Kinetics books are available at special discounts for bulk purchase. Special editions or book excerpts can also be created to specification. For details, contact the Speciai Sales Manager at Human Kinetics. Printed in the United States 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 I Human Kinetics Web site: www.HumanKinetics.com United States: Human Kinetics P.O. Box 5076 Champaign, IL 61825-5076 800-747-4457 e-mail: [email protected] Australia: Human Kinetics 57 A Price Avenue Lower Mitcham, South Australia 5062 088372 0999 e-mail: [email protected] Canada: Human Kinetics 475 Devonshire Road Unit 100 Windsor, ON N8Y 2L5 800-465-7301 (in Canada only) e-mail: [email protected] New Zealand: Human Kinetics Division of Sports Distributors NZ Ltd. P.O. Box 300 226 Albany North Shore City Auckland 0064 9 448 1207 e-mail: [email protected] Europe: Human Kinetics 107 Bradford Road Stanningley Leeds LS28 6AT, United Kingdom +44 (0) 113 255 5665 e-mail: [email&