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Supertraining by Mel Siff is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and insightful books ever written on strength training. Covering an array of essential topics such as explosive strength, power, speed training, plyometrics, flexibility, periodization, and more, it is a must-have for anyone deeply involved in sports science, strength coaching, or athletic performance training.

Why You Should Read It:

Louie Simmons, founder of Westside Barbell, deeply admired this book and the author, Dr. Mel Siff. He credits Supertraining with shaping much of his understanding of complex training principles, particularly the integration of kinetic energy and eccentric training. Simmons speaks highly of Siff’s ability to present advanced strength training concepts like overspeed eccentrics, optimal eccentrics, and the broader notion of training optimally.

For anyone with a keen interest in unlocking the deeper layers of strength science, Supertraining delves into:

  • Biomechanical and physiological foundations of training
  • Plyometric and power training methodologies
  • Circuit training and periodization models
  • Optimal training and recovery techniques

Key Insights from Louie Simmons:

Simmons emphasized how Dr. Siff’s work opened his eyes to advanced training concepts like overspeed eccentrics and training at the optimal intensity. These insights were instrumental in the development of the Westside Barbell system. Furthermore, Simmons highlighted the influence of other brilliant sports scientists, such as Verkhoshansky, whose work is deeply woven into the book.

Details:

  • Cover: Paperback
  • Pages: 592
  • Weight: 3.15 lbs
  • Level of Difficulty: Moderate — Ideal for coaches, athletes, or anyone with a serious interest in understanding the biomechanics and physiological principles behind strength and power development.

This book is not just for beginners, but for anyone who truly seeks to understand the science behind strength training.

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A little early for a review, but...

Asking for a review of Supertraining two weeks after I ordered it is funny. It'll take me at least a year to read and absorb this massive tome (which is basically a college textbook). I had already read the Book of Methods and The Conjugate Method, so this was a good next step, but still a big leap in terms of complexity. That being said, this book is hard to find, looks packed with good data, and I can already see where it influenced Louie. Good price too when compared with Amazon.

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J.S. Van Rijsoort
Super training BY Mell Siff

Very good book
A special thanks to westside Barbell for this super fast delivery from the USA to The Netherlands wich is in Europe
I highly recommend to buy from Westside Barbell
JS van Rijsoort

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joseph Caola
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The club has been a great asset to my training. The T-shirt is awesome WESTSIDE!!!!

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Christian Upshaw
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This was the first time ordering from the WSBB site and I was not disappointed. Great communication, thoroughness, and efficiency. Thank you, guys!

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Bradley Elford
Top stuff

I've ordered a couple times with WSBB now and I am really impressed with the speed of delivery, considering i'm in the UK, and the quality of all the products i've received. Thank you Westside!

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Christia Huebel
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I ordered a book for my daughter. It was shipped and delivered very quickly without any issues or problems.

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Greg Asimis

First rate book - it’s much easier to understand some of the theory as explained by Louie & Tom in their various videos but nonetheless it always good to have the source material. Thank-you for giving someone like me the opportunity to be able to purchase the book.

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Jason Thai
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Order was processed quickly. Books arrived in time. Excellent service. Thank you.

This is a book that I am carrying everywhere. This is a one stop shop for all required information related to physical development. I would recommend “special strength training for coaches” as well with this book as a more practical complement.

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Adrien Downey
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The library is truly amazing. WSB has always been humble and enthusiastic about crediting other authors, scientists, athletes, etc. who have influenced their methods and outcomes. It's great to see them making some of those great building blocks like Supertraining available to the public at a reasonable price. A lot of these books are pretty dang hard to find elsewhere. I bought a lot of books here this year and will continue to. The shipping prices are high compared to larger book distributors, but they run sales and bundles pretty often, so if there's something you really want, keep an eye on it for a couple months and it will probably drop into your price range. (Another note on shipping: it has always been fast and every book I've gotten was in perfect condition. No bent edges or water damage on paperbacks.)

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Joseph Calandro
Supertraining

A massive book, which lives up to its title!

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Spencer Cloutier
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Excellent book, competitive price point, and delivered to my door within a week

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Matt Sullivan
The Best of the Best

Every shipment I've gotten from WSBB has been ultra fast and reliable. Everything has came in excellent condition with no issues. These books are such an essential piece of being a S&C Coach and I can't thank WSBB enough for providing all of these vital books and materials. Supertraining is one of those key books and I am so glad I purchased it.

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After contacting support about my shipment, they were able to fix the shipping address as well as provide me with the information about tracking my other package.

Thank You Westside!

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I am still waiting on a banner that has yet to be shipped for over 2 weeks now. Been reaching out to support but haven’t heard anything. Other than this I am very pleased with west side. Absolutely love the books and have learned so much. Can’t wait to take the strength and rule of 3 certificates.

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Luke Kelley
The encyclopedia of lifting

Book should be the basis of any strength/speed program. WSBB made ordering a breeze, as with anything you order from them.

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