Jeff Nichols http://www.performancefirstus.com and Stew Smith http://www.stewsmithfitness.com discuss each of their favorite training books they have used in their past to grow and learn as both athletes and trainers / coaches. Complete List:

Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise 1st Edition - Lonnie Michael Lowery

The Oxygen Advantage – Patrick McKeown

Anabolics – William Llewellyn

Human Performance for the Tactical Athlete – http://www.o2x.com

Secrets of Russian Sports and Training – Dr. Mike Yessis

Kettlebell RX – The Complete Guide for Athletes and Coaches – Jeff Martone

Triphasic Training – Cal Deitz and Ben Peterson

High Powered Plyometrics – Radcliffe / Farentinos

High Performance Training for Sports – David Joyce

NSCA – Essentials of Strength and Conditioning – CSCS Text Book

NSCA – Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning – TSAC Book

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