I don't know what I don't know...

[GOMAD]

So, inspired by my epic thread "don't get sore from squats" I've gone back to re-reading my SS and PP books. This time with the care and attention I should have had originally.

Question: There is a great amount of technical content and references to anatomy, kinesology, efficiency of movement/moments and the like. I have no grounding in any of these subjects but I would like to develop one. The level of technical depth in this sport has really taken me by surprise and I don't wish to remain ignorant.

Nutrition seems to be another area that is calling my ignorance out as well.

Where do I start? Anatomy? Physiology? Any recommend some good texts?

Thanks

[tzanghi]

So, inspired by my epic thread "don't get sore from squats" I've gone back to re-reading my SS and PP books. This time with the care and attention I should have had originally.

Question: There is a great amount of technical content and references to anatomy, kinesology, efficiency of movement/moments and the like. I have no grounding in any of these subjects but I would like to develop one. The level of technical depth in this sport has really taken me by surprise and I don't wish to remain ignorant.

Nutrition seems to be another area that is calling my ignorance out as well.

Where do I start? Anatomy? Physiology? Any recommend some good texts?

Thanks

I personally think the A+P in SS should be good enough. You don't really need to know exactly what's going on as long as you're performing the lifts correctly.

I think nutrition is somewhat vital, but where to start is impossible. There are so many competing theories its unbelievable. I believe Martin Berkhan has a list of the top 10 books you should have if you're interested in diet/strength training on www.leangains.com .

[Kazzin]

Rip once recommended everyone read Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes. I second the notion. Good place to start in regards to nutrition.

[Carlos Daniel]

Rip once recommended everyone read Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes. I second the notion. Good place to start in regards to nutrition.

An incredibly bad place to start.

With regards to anatomy, I recently got Kilgore's Anatomy Without a Scalpel. Haven't read it yet but the little time I've spent skimming it seemed like very, very useful. People have been saying good things about it. I don't know of any good sports nutrition books on the subject but as far as online articles go, Lyle McDonald's articles are pretty good.

[Kazzin]

No surprise to see Carlos here hating on a book he's never read.

There's only two things you need to know about diet: First, to get big and strong, eat a lot. Secondly, if that 'a lot' entails a large percentage of shitty/sugary carbs, you will get fat. The first of these facts is clear to anyone with more than half a brain. Taubes will demonstrate the latter.

And as far as I know, Lyle is still in the "you can only put on 2lbs of muscle / month" crowd.

[OCG]

No surprise to see Carlos here hating on a book he's never read.

Did you even consider that Dr. Carlos might know something you don't?

[Kazzin]

Did you even consider that Dr. Carlos might know something you don't?

Solid argument. I am now convinced. Thank you for posting.

[FKYT]

I've also learned a lot about the physiology of strength gain & fat loss through Lyle McDonald's resources. I can't deny that he knows his shit, even if he doesn't "walk the walk", so to speak.

[nkelman]

I have learnt a lot just by following Mobility WOD, doing the homework, and Wikipediaing words I didn't know.

[Nic Lane]

And as far as I know, Lyle is still in the "you can only put on 2lbs of muscle / month" crowd.

Do you mean that you think he's reasonable because he's in that crowd, or unreasonable?