Functional Isometric Contraction

FANTASTIC BOOK! This book tells some true secrets not found in any other books! And I've read over 1,000! :)))

I was 13 when I first started corresponding with Dr Hoffman. My Mom was a LIBRARIAN and showed me before the internet & cell phones back in 1969 to write to those Professors you wanted a tutelage with. I USED TO SEND HIM A LETTER & $2 FOR HIS BOOKS. HE CHANGED MY LIFE! NOT ONLY WITH WEIGHT LIFTING BUT INSITE ON BECOMING THE MAN I WISHED TO BECOME!

This is the original basic primer on isometric contraction, published back in the early sixties. While the basic information contained in the book is very useful, it also pushes the Bob Hoffman/ York Barbell line, which tends to overly magnify the possible results, in a not-too-subtle effort to sell the reader York BBC equipment. That is, the power racks that are standard equipment in hardcore gyms today, but were new and innovative when "Functional Isometric Contraction" was first published. Also, the strength gains from training as described by Hoffman were not soleley the results of the isometric regimen he describes; many of the atheletes were using anabolic steroids to boost those results.

The content is pretty interesting, but this is one of the worst written and edited books I've ever seen. I can't believe someone would actually publish a book that's so full of blatant mistakes. In some sections, it's actually hard to figure out what he's even trying to say. Should have returned it, but it's too late now. Also agree with the reviewers who said too many words for too little content. This book could easily have been 1/4 to 1/3 shorter without leaving anything out. Hoffman clearly liked to hear himself speak (or write). He was obviously an expert in his field, but sounds like a blowhard.

Great book about isometrics.

I thought this book was informative. My only issue would be grammar. There are also a lot of misspelled words, and words inserted where they shouldn't be. If you can get passed that, then there is some good information to take home. If you pride yourself on knowing the use of language, this book may not be for you.

very good informative book on how to boost your strength, I learned some useful tips.

I remember why I haven't bought a Hoffman book in 47 years . To many words to little subject matter . I don't believe I can finish the book . It seems like every chapter is like the one before and the one after.