Bulking up and gaining weight are simple in concept-lift heavy weights, get enough protein, allow for rest-but the results can be hard to achieve if you're doing it wrong or not working hard enough. MILO authors have a plethora of advice to share.

1282-BW (11 lb.) $273.00

Grocery store shelves are lined with the supplement du jour, fad diets (for bulking up or trimming down) abound-how do you know what is relevant for a strength athlete?

1282-SN (10 lb.) $266.90

The heart is a muscle and needs to be trained with the same seriousness as the squat, bench press, and deadlift--consider working cardiovascular training into your routine to receive great health benefits and impressive strength benefits.

1282-CO (12 lb.) $353.64

John Brookfield's feats of grip strength are amazing: his grip training experience is extensive; and his creative approach to exercises is unparalleled.

1282-JBG (8 lb.) $170.85

John Brookfield's creative training ideas aren't limited to grip strength--he's also a master of functional strength training exercises that are fun and effective.

1282-JBF (12 lb.) $334.32

Want to get bigger? Squat. Want to get stronger? Squat. There's no way around it--squats are THE exercise that should be in any strength athlete's training program.

1282-SQ (14 lb.) $319.20

The bench press is probably the most well-known lift in weightlifting and probably the most practiced exercise by weight trainers as well.

1282-BP (4 lb.) $103.00

The overhead or Olympic-press is a lost art and a treasure waiting to be discovered by strength athletes of today. Learn its history and training benefits.

1282-OP (2 lb.) $62.00