Kinesiology of Exercise

I'm a Physical Therapist Assistant, a Nurse, and an ACSM cert Health Fitness Instructor. Yessis goes over basic kinesiology as well as how to perform these exercises with safe form. He also goes into reasons WHY bad form is harmful, how to avoid as well as why certain exercises can be beneficial in certain sports. This is a great book to become familiarized with muscles, actions, and strict form. I recommend it for any trainer or athlete. I often give it as a gift to my clients when they complete training with me.

I've read about a half a dozen or so books on strength training. The worst thing for the beginner is getting injured, which is very easy to do, and could stop further training for fear of getting injured again. This book describes in detail the movements involved in the lifts and injury prevention. For this alone, it's worth it to get the book. Then, if you wish to continue there are other books to buy, such as "Weight Training-2nd: Steps to Success" which gives you workout plans and why to exercise opposing muscle groups, etc.

I am a certified physical fitness trainer and the Kinesiology of Exercise has been a bible to me and others for training the correct way. I stress form over weight to get the desired results and to minimize the possibility of injuries, and whenever there is a question about any exercise, I defer to this book. Michael Yessis had come to my attention many years ago when I saw his excellent Kinesiology column in Muscle and Fitness magazine, and only wish that he someday will create a new and revised Kinesiology book using the superb and highly educational anatomical graphics that he uses in the M & F magazine.

I used to have a heck of a problem with squats. I was very afraid of doing them because I did not know how to do them correctly and I had no one to teach me. I bought this book and it has turned out to be a worthy investment as it has taught me how to do certain exercises (squats, deadlifts, lunges, etc.) with very good form. Thank you Mr. Yessis. The good thing about the book is that these exercises are described in great detail and with good pictures. For anyone who is interested in learning proper form, I recommend this book.