Training with Cables for Strength

One reviewer mentioned that you could probably have come up with these exercises himself, and while that may be true, the point behind buying a book like this is that you don't have to. After buying this book you can jump right in. You're going to want to buy a "chest expander" as most of his exercises deal specifically with this kind of resistance equipment.The pictures in the book look like he just had his wife take them with the family's 35mm camera. BUT THAT'S OKAY! While I would have appreciated a little more photographic artistry, they do convey the exercises well enough. I especially like that he mentions which muscles each exercise targets. This is the perfect book to get you started, as it did me.

The book begins with a history of cable exercising. The 2nd half offers a wide selection of exercises for almost every muscle group. You probably will try these exercises and then pick several to use consistently. The book is not a must-have, but if you're just starting out with cable exercising, you'll find useful and easy-to-understand examples and information.

I like this book a lot. So many different exercises. A whole lot of variety. Highly recommend it.

Bought it for my husband and he just loves it. It works out alot and it has alot of helpful hints

Brookfield has some excellent books on grip training with many good techniques.This, however, is full of really, really basic techniques for using cables, things that you would think of yourself in about 30 minutes if you pick up some cables and have a go.There are so many other things you can do with them that are not even touched upon. There are other books on cables / bands work that are far more comprehensive / useful. "Therapeutic Exercises using the Resistive Bands" by Caroline Corning Creager comes to mind.John what are you doing! I was hoping this book would be chock-full of innovative techniques. It looks mostly empty, full of white space, a few bad photos of some really basic techniques.About the only innovative thing was to use a towel through the handle to extend the range / give the grip a bit of work.So sadly I have to give this book one star. A waste of time and effort.His other books on hand strength are good though.