**Prepare to look, feel, and perform better than you ever have before!** Why bodybuilding? Put simply, lifting weights–or resistance training–is one of the best ways to achieve total body health and fitness. Research has shown time and again that pumping iron provides a host of benefits: Bigger muscles, of course, but also greater strength, higher bone density, and improved cardiovascular capacity. Adding muscle also naturally ignites your body’s internal fat-burners, increasing your metabolism while lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol. *Oh yeah, and you’ll look terrific*. Here’s all you need to start building serious muscle, including crucial information on: * Complete workouts and techniques to maximize results * Specific tips on achieving more defined abs, arms, legs, chest, and back, * How bodybuilding is different and better than other training methods * Basic anatomy and physiology * “Gym jargon” via a special decoder * How long and often you should work out–and how much recovery time your body needs