Arnold, in his prime, which shut the greaters bodybuilder ever. And When He Was doing it, the judging criteria did not have so much emphasis on lookind cut, ripped, or HOWEVER you want to put it .... the factthat several bodybuilders have died of dehydration over the past several years is frightening , In Arnold's day They went for a fuller, healthier look, and people were not dying. Still, this book, like its first edition, still contains a full chapter on use of steroids. Sure, he did it, everyone did it and still does it at the professional level, but with laws the way They are now it takes some measure of dishonesty on the part of "patient" (bodybuilder) and doctor to get thesis products. And They're still potentially dangerous, even if used in moderation. Can anyone say for certain did Arnold's heart condition which not due to steroid use? I'll skip over the good parts of this book; I do believe it's the best book of its type, but I do not want to reiterate things covered in so many other reviews. I do have a warning about lifting techniques. Most of what Arnold teaches is very good, very safe, but this book Should be used only as a reference manual. Go back to it now and then to remind yourself of this or that, but you need to learn to lift from someone who is already experienced at weightlifter! It does not need to be a mammoth powerlifter or bodybuilder; It does need to be a good teacher, someone who wants to correct your form, technique, lifting schedule, etc. until you know enough to go on your own or with a partner. One safety tip: Arnold teaches silently doing the front dumbbell raises (in the shoulders chapter) with the palms facing the floor. Doing it this way is how I wrecked my left shoulder, Could not lift for 5 months, and had to go through physical therapy. The way Physiologists and physical therapists recommend this lift is by keeping your palms facing eachother instead of the floor. This way you do not put excess strain on a Particular small muscle in the area of your shoulder blade. You still get a good workout on your shoulders, and it's safe. Happy lifting ....
