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Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy
by Brad Schoenfeld • 2016
Three mechanisms build muscle. The research on training all three for maximum size.
4.44
390
Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy Summary
Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy 91%
Three mechanisms build muscle. The research on training all three for maximum size.
by Brad Schoenfeld 2016
4.44
390 ratings
On Muscle
by Bonnie Tsui • 2025
The tissue that moves you also makes you: muscle's hidden role in joy, identity, and resilience.
3.77
2k+
On Muscle Summary
On Muscle 91%
The tissue that moves you also makes you: muscle's hidden role in joy, identity, and resilience.
by Bonnie Tsui 2025
3.77
2k+ ratings
Netter's Concise Orthopaedic Anatomy
by Jon C. Thompson • 2001
The orthopaedic anatomy you need for the clinic and the boards, in Netter's signature clarity.
4.53
117
Netter's Concise Orthopaedic Anatomy Summary
Netter's Concise Orthopaedic Anatomy 91%
The orthopaedic anatomy you need for the clinic and the boards, in Netter's signature clarity.
by Jon C. Thompson 2001
4.53
117 ratings
Principles of Human Anatomy
by Gerard J. Tortora • 1977
Where every structure sits and what it does: the classic system-by-system anatomy reference.
3.91
152
Principles of Human Anatomy Summary
Principles of Human Anatomy 91%
Where every structure sits and what it does: the classic system-by-system anatomy reference.
by Gerard J. Tortora 1977
3.91
152 ratings
Glute Lab
by Bret Contreras • 2019
A program for the body's largest muscle, your key to strength, posture, and pain-free movement.
4.65
820
Glute Lab Summary
Glute Lab 91%
A program for the body's largest muscle, your key to strength, posture, and pain-free movement.
by Bret Contreras 2019
4.65
820 ratings
Atlas of Human Anatomy
by Frank H. Netter • 1989
Seven body regions mapped with an illustrator's eye: anatomy made too clear to forget.
4.51
4k+
Atlas of Human Anatomy Summary
Atlas of Human Anatomy 91%
Seven body regions mapped with an illustrator's eye: anatomy made too clear to forget.
by Frank H. Netter 1989
4.51
4k+ ratings
Stronger
by Michael Joseph Gross • 2025
Why doctors called muscle a disease, and how the frailest 90-year-olds proved them wrong.
3.85
408
Stronger Summary
Stronger 90%
Why doctors called muscle a disease, and how the frailest 90-year-olds proved them wrong.
by Michael Joseph Gross 2025
3.85
408 ratings
Anatomy 101
by Kevin Langford • 2015
206 bones, 60,000 miles of vessels, one engine: your body's parts and how they work together.
3.59
263
Anatomy 101 Summary
Anatomy 101 90%
206 bones, 60,000 miles of vessels, one engine: your body's parts and how they work together.
by Kevin Langford 2015
3.59
263 ratings
Gray's Anatomy
by Henry Gray • 1858
Before modern imaging, the book that taught the world human anatomy, structure by structure.
4.31
4k+
Gray's Anatomy Summary
Gray's Anatomy 90%
Before modern imaging, the book that taught the world human anatomy, structure by structure.
by Henry Gray 1858
4.31
4k+ ratings
How to Build Strong & Lean Bodyweight Muscle
by Anthony Arvanitakis • 2018
A gym-free body is possible: the science of using your own weight to build real, lean mass.
4.28
236
How to Build Strong & Lean Bodyweight Muscle Summary
How to Build Strong & Lean Bodyweight Muscle 90%
A gym-free body is possible: the science of using your own weight to build real, lean mass.
by Anthony Arvanitakis 2018
4.28
236 ratings
Human Anatomy, Volume 2
by B.D. Chaurasia • 2005
Regional anatomy of the lower body: every structure tied to the condition it explains.
3.98
272
Human Anatomy, Volume 2 Summary
Human Anatomy, Volume 2 89%
Regional anatomy of the lower body: every structure tied to the condition it explains.
by B.D. Chaurasia 2005
3.98
272 ratings
Force
by Dan Cleather • 2021
Athletic power is about impulse, not peak force. Most training methods ignore this.
4.25
151
Force Summary
Force 89%
Athletic power is about impulse, not peak force. Most training methods ignore this.
by Dan Cleather 2021
4.25
151 ratings
Body by Science
by John Little • 2008
The research behind a weekly 12-minute workout that claims to replace hours of cardio.
4.10
3k+
Body by Science Summary
Body by Science 89%
The research behind a weekly 12-minute workout that claims to replace hours of cardio.
by John Little 2008
4.10
3k+ ratings
Elite Physique
by Chad Waterbury • 2021
Muscle, fat loss, and joint longevity: the unified system for building a body that lasts.
4.16
19
Elite Physique Summary
Elite Physique 89%
Muscle, fat loss, and joint longevity: the unified system for building a body that lasts.
by Chad Waterbury 2021
4.16
19 ratings
First Human Body Encyclopedia
by Penny Smith • 2005
206 bones, 650 muscles, a 9-meter gut: the human body explained for curious kids.
4.30
162
First Human Body Encyclopedia Summary
First Human Body Encyclopedia 89%
206 bones, 650 muscles, a 9-meter gut: the human body explained for curious kids.
by Penny Smith 2005
4.30
162 ratings
Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training
by Mike Israetel • 2021
Muscle growth runs on predictable science. Most lifters unknowingly train against the principles.
4.59
480
Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training Summary
Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training 89%
Muscle growth runs on predictable science. Most lifters unknowingly train against the principles.
by Mike Israetel 2021
4.59
480 ratings
Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness
by Anne Waugh • 2006
Learn the body by system: how structure enables function, and how both break down in disease.
4.28
636
Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness Summary
Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness 89%
Learn the body by system: how structure enables function, and how both break down in disease.
by Anne Waugh 2006
4.28
636 ratings
Bigger Leaner Stronger
by Michael Matthews • 2011
Most supplements don't work. The real formula: heavy compounds, protein, and relentless tracking.
4.22
11k+
Bigger Leaner Stronger Summary
Bigger Leaner Stronger 89%
Most supplements don't work. The real formula: heavy compounds, protein, and relentless tracking.
by Michael Matthews 2011
4.22
11k+ ratings
Heavy Duty
by Mike Mentzer • 1993
You're doing too many sets. The case for training less, recovering more, and growing faster.
4.47
162
Heavy Duty Summary
Heavy Duty 89%
You're doing too many sets. The case for training less, recovering more, and growing faster.
by Mike Mentzer 1993
4.47
162 ratings
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
by Gerard J. Tortora • 1942
The human body from atoms to organism: anatomy and physiology taught as one inseparable whole.
4.15
1k+
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Summary
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 89%
The human body from atoms to organism: anatomy and physiology taught as one inseparable whole.
by Gerard J. Tortora 1942
4.15
1k+ ratings
The Men's Health Home Workout Bible
by Lou Schuler • 2002
A complete home gym system using bodyweight, free weights, and smart programming.
3.89
230
The Men's Health Home Workout Bible Summary
The Men's Health Home Workout Bible 89%
A complete home gym system using bodyweight, free weights, and smart programming.
by Lou Schuler 2002
3.89
230 ratings
Anabolics
by William Llewellyn • 2008
Every anabolic steroid is a key. The cellular lock has never changed.
4.31
185
Anabolics Summary
Anabolics 89%
Every anabolic steroid is a key. The cellular lock has never changed.
by William Llewellyn 2008
4.31
185 ratings
Bodybuilding Complete
by Kevin P. Hunter • 2017
Your hormones, not your workout, dictate muscle growth. A two-part system for controlling all six.
4.50
2
Bodybuilding Complete Summary
Bodybuilding Complete 89%
Your hormones, not your workout, dictate muscle growth. A two-part system for controlling all six.
by Kevin P. Hunter 2017
4.50
2 ratings
The Unseen Body
by Jonathan Reisman • 2021
Twelve organs, twelve revelations: a physician's tour through the body's unseen interior.
3.98
2k+
The Unseen Body Summary
The Unseen Body 89%
Twelve organs, twelve revelations: a physician's tour through the body's unseen interior.
by Jonathan Reisman 2021
3.98
2k+ ratings
Rebuilding Milo
by Aaron Horschig • 2021
Your MRI is probably wrong. Find what movement triggers your pain, then rebuild from there.
4.56
749
Rebuilding Milo Summary
Rebuilding Milo 89%
Your MRI is probably wrong. Find what movement triggers your pain, then rebuild from there.
by Aaron Horschig 2021
4.56
749 ratings
Built from Broken
by Scott H Hogan • 2021
Your joints need load, not rest: training your way out of chronic pain.
4.42
1k+
Built from Broken Summary
Built from Broken 89%
Your joints need load, not rest: training your way out of chronic pain.
by Scott H Hogan 2021
4.42
1k+ ratings
The Anatomy of Stretching
by Brad Walker • 2007
Anatomy-based stretching that targets the tight muscle, not just the area. No more guesswork.
4.21
538
The Anatomy of Stretching Summary
The Anatomy of Stretching 89%
Anatomy-based stretching that targets the tight muscle, not just the area. No more guesswork.
by Brad Walker 2007
4.21
538 ratings
Stretching to Stay Young
by Jessica Matthews • 2016
Years of sitting have stiffened your body; daily stretching can undo the damage in minutes.
4.05
433
Stretching to Stay Young Summary
Stretching to Stay Young 89%
Years of sitting have stiffened your body; daily stretching can undo the damage in minutes.
by Jessica Matthews 2016
4.05
433 ratings
The Ultimate Workout Plan;
by Eric Kruczek • 2020
Skinny and can't gain weight? An 8-week plan with the exact surplus and lifts that work.
3.00
1
The Ultimate Workout Plan; Summary
The Ultimate Workout Plan; 89%
Skinny and can't gain weight? An 8-week plan with the exact surplus and lifts that work.
by Eric Kruczek 2020
3.00
1 ratings
Deep Fitness
by Philip Shepherd • 2021
Thirty minutes a week, one set to failure: the science and the presence that change everything.
3.86
154
Deep Fitness Summary
Deep Fitness 88%
Thirty minutes a week, one set to failure: the science and the presence that change everything.
by Philip Shepherd 2021
3.86
154 ratings
6 Weeks to a Hollywood Body
by Steve Zim • 2006
A Hollywood trainer's six weeks: eating and lifting keyed to your body type, not someone else's.
3.86
116
6 Weeks to a Hollywood Body Summary
6 Weeks to a Hollywood Body 88%
A Hollywood trainer's six weeks: eating and lifting keyed to your body type, not someone else's.
by Steve Zim 2006
3.86
116 ratings
Bodybuilding For Beginners
by Kyle Hunt • 2019
A twelve-week plan pairing compound lifts, nutrition, and recovery to build muscle and shed fat.
4.10
120
Bodybuilding For Beginners Summary
Bodybuilding For Beginners 88%
A twelve-week plan pairing compound lifts, nutrition, and recovery to build muscle and shed fat.
by Kyle Hunt 2019
4.10
120 ratings
The Muscle Ladder
by Jeff Nippard • 2024
Stop majoring in the minors: a science-backed hierarchy of what actually builds muscle.
4.58
773
The Muscle Ladder Summary
The Muscle Ladder 88%
Stop majoring in the minors: a science-backed hierarchy of what actually builds muscle.
by Jeff Nippard 2024
4.58
773 ratings
Blood and Guts
by Dorian Yates • 1993
The Mr. Olympia method: one set to failure, then eat, sleep, and track everything.
4.26
73
Blood and Guts Summary
Blood and Guts 88%
The Mr. Olympia method: one set to failure, then eat, sleep, and track everything.
by Dorian Yates 1993
4.26
73 ratings
Back Mechanic
by Stuart McGill • 2015
Stop chasing generic treatments. Self-diagnose your back pain, eliminate its triggers, and rebuild.
4.50
2k+
Back Mechanic Summary
Back Mechanic 88%
Stop chasing generic treatments. Self-diagnose your back pain, eliminate its triggers, and rebuild.
by Stuart McGill 2015
4.50
2k+ ratings
Programming Javascript Applications
by Eric Elliott • 2014
Your chronic pain isn't damage. It's a misalignment your muscles can fix, no surgery required.
3.63
160
Programming Javascript Applications Summary
Programming Javascript Applications 88%
Your chronic pain isn't damage. It's a misalignment your muscles can fix, no surgery required.
by Eric Elliott 2014
3.63
160 ratings
Complete Calisthenics - The Ultimate Guide To Bodyweight Exercise
by Ashley Kalym • 2014
Your body, a pull-up bar, and the progressions that go from push-up to planche.
4.15
918
Complete Calisthenics - The Ultimate Guide To Bodyweight Exercise Summary
Complete Calisthenics - The Ultimate Guide To Bodyweight Exercise 88%
Your body, a pull-up bar, and the progressions that go from push-up to planche.
by Ashley Kalym 2014
4.15
918 ratings
The Naked Warrior
by Pavel Tsatsouline • 2003
Two bodyweight moves, ancient tension secrets, and a practice method that never exhausts you.
4.06
2k+
The Naked Warrior Summary
The Naked Warrior 88%
Two bodyweight moves, ancient tension secrets, and a practice method that never exhausts you.
by Pavel Tsatsouline 2003
4.06
2k+ ratings
Wisdom of Mike Mentzer
by John Little • 2005
Gaining muscle by training less often: the method backed by 30-pound gains and four-hour months.
4.28
292
Wisdom of Mike Mentzer Summary
Wisdom of Mike Mentzer 88%
Gaining muscle by training less often: the method backed by 30-pound gains and four-hour months.
by John Little 2005
4.28
292 ratings
The Spark in the Machine
by Dr Daniel Keown • 2014
What if acupuncture channels actually exist? Fascial planes and bioelectricity prove they do.
4.37
596
The Spark in the Machine Summary
The Spark in the Machine 88%
What if acupuncture channels actually exist? Fascial planes and bioelectricity prove they do.
by Dr Daniel Keown 2014
4.37
596 ratings
Progressive Calisthenics
by John Powers • 2015
A bodyweight system that builds real strength in twenty minutes a day, no gym required.
3.46
138
Progressive Calisthenics Summary
Progressive Calisthenics 88%
A bodyweight system that builds real strength in twenty minutes a day, no gym required.
by John Powers 2015
3.46
138 ratings
The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion
by Pete Egoscue • 1992
Chronic pain usually signals misalignment, not injury. Fix your movement patterns and it fades.
4.22
458
The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion Summary
The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion 88%
Chronic pain usually signals misalignment, not injury. Fix your movement patterns and it fades.
by Pete Egoscue 1992
4.22
458 ratings
Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men
by Arnold Schwarzenegger • 1981
Arnold's complete blueprint for building muscle, burning fat, and developing the mind of a champion.
4.31
330
Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men Summary
Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men 88%
Arnold's complete blueprint for building muscle, burning fat, and developing the mind of a champion.
by Arnold Schwarzenegger 1981
4.31
330 ratings
Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger
by Michael Matthews • 2014
Advanced periodized lifting and macro tracking to crush plateaus, get shredded, and stay that way.
4.17
1k+
Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger Summary
Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger 88%
Advanced periodized lifting and macro tracking to crush plateaus, get shredded, and stay that way.
by Michael Matthews 2014
4.17
1k+ ratings
Forever Painless
by Miranda Esmonde-White • 2016
Shut off chronic pain by rebalancing your body’s fascia and muscles with a half-hour daily practice.
3.74
276
Forever Painless Summary
Forever Painless 88%
Shut off chronic pain by rebalancing your body’s fascia and muscles with a half-hour daily practice.
by Miranda Esmonde-White 2016
3.74
276 ratings
Rethink Your Position
by Katy Bowman • 2023
The gym can't fix what your daily posture breaks. A biomechanist shows what can.
4.25
286
Rethink Your Position Summary
Rethink Your Position 88%
The gym can't fix what your daily posture breaks. A biomechanist shows what can.
by Katy Bowman 2023
4.25
286 ratings
Swole
by Michael Andor Brodeur • 2024
What if big muscles are just drag? A gay bodybuilder makes the case.
3.76
408
Swole Summary
Swole 88%
What if big muscles are just drag? A gay bodybuilder makes the case.
by Michael Andor Brodeur 2024
3.76
408 ratings
Thinner Leaner Stronger
by Michael Matthews • 2012
Heavy squats, more protein, less cardio: the body recomposition system built for women.
4.00
5k+
Thinner Leaner Stronger Summary
Thinner Leaner Stronger 88%
Heavy squats, more protein, less cardio: the body recomposition system built for women.
by Michael Matthews 2012
4.00
5k+ ratings
Exercised
by Daniel E. Lieberman • 2021
Exercise is a modern invention your body never evolved for. The mismatch changes the rules.
4.17
11k+
Exercised Summary
Exercised 88%
Exercise is a modern invention your body never evolved for. The mismatch changes the rules.
by Daniel E. Lieberman 2021
4.17
11k+ ratings
Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle
by Tom Venuto • 2003
A natural bodybuilder's blueprint for burning fat and keeping muscle, customized to your body type.
4.31
3k+
Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle Summary
Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle 88%
A natural bodybuilder's blueprint for burning fat and keeping muscle, customized to your body type.
by Tom Venuto 2003
4.31
3k+ ratings
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