Here are one hundred strength exercises that can benefit everyone, from athletes who need greater power to seniors who want to keep ageing in check. Exercise physiologist Ed McNeely presents strength exercises for every major muscle group: legs, abdominals, upper and lower back, chest, arms, and shoulders. He identifies how and when exercisers at differing levels of fitness should do the exercises, and how to avoid injury. The book also covers: Strength training for children; How muscles work; Designing your own strength workout; Different barbell grips, and how and when to use them; Choosing equipment for the home gym; Sample workouts for fitness, muscle mass, and strength; Accessories such as balance discs, medicine balls, and rubber tubing; and much more.