Force: The biomechanics of training

There was nothing earth shattering here but it was worth the read. It's just a really large argument for specificity in all aspects. Exercise selection, technique, sets, reps, rest time etc...My big negative is the author spending so much time talking about the problem with this theory or that theory and why they are wrong. It felt a bit negative but sometimes that's science I guess.There are a few good takeways. My biggest takeaway was the need for both short ground contact plyos and prolonged ground contact plyos. Not sure that was one of the authors intention.It's a good book for general education on biomechanics if you have no background.

Have really enjoyed this book. As a physiologist I feel he has done an excellent job breaking down the subject matter. The book flows really well and I have learned a lot. Will definitely use this as a guide and will re-read.

I have no idea who the audience might be for this book but it isn't me. No real practical training insight. It reminds me of my econometric studies which always seemed like the equations were an attempt to make a social science more rigorous at the expense of what made the study of economics interesting to me. Lots of equations and charts if that's what you're into.

Good book. Refreshing compared to the normal regurgitating of the same information in a lot of training books. I only wish it could've been longer with more philosophy on how to approach the topics in training. But maybe that is in another book, I will be looking into all books written by this author!

Fantastic read. Takes a complex subject and makes it actionable for any athlete or coach. Highly recommend. .

I understand that he wanted to keep it short but it felt too short. I feel like if he expanded more on each section I would've understood more. Also, there were blank pages after each chapter which adds to the total page count. So in reality it's another 20 pages less (not a lot of info for $20). Overall, not that impressed with this book as it was supposed to be "different" from other biomechanic textbooks.

I teach physics at the high school level and coach football and track as well. This book was a great way to explain forces in the biomechanics terms. This book is good for someone who isn't familiar with physics and lends itself to learner's at all levels.

Incredible introduction: applicable and accessible. A must for every trainer.

生体力学は難しいトピックですが、この本が分かりやすく説明されてあります。バイオメカニックの初心者もスポーツ専門家の方もおすすめです。

This book is just excellent, and Dan has always delivered, like in his previous book called "the little black book of training wisdom".Summary:The book goes through all of the key biomechanical concepts that pertain to Strength and conditioning, and sports biomechanics. The beauty of this book lies in how easily some concepts are explained with good examples, the force-vector theory where there's a earth fixed coordinate system (global), and an athlete fixed coordinate system (local), and how some forces will still be vertical relative to the athlete. gives a very good example of how some concepts that are popularised aren't what they seem to be.Readability:This has to be one of the easiest books to cruise through, it took just under 4 hours of reading, I literally couldn't stop reading this, as the continuity and flow of the text and chapters were impeccable.Complexity:This book will be the easiest and most resourceful biomechanics book you will come across, if you do not have a mathematics background. Anyone can read this, regardless of their educational background.Highly recommend reading this book, and also the other books that Dan has published.

Je recommande vraiment pour tous les entraîneurs ou coachs désirant faire progresser leurs athlètes, c’est vraiment une masterclass de la part de Dan !

Gran libro para los practicantes de esta materia.