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Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training by Mark Rippetoe and Lon Kilgore is a well‑regarded textbook on weightlifting and strength training, illustrated to guide readers through proper barbell technique. The third‑edition trade paperback, published in 2013, fits into health, fitness, and personal development categories for both young adults and adults.
The book is in solid condition with a tight binding and clean, tidy pages, and it comes from a smoke‑free home. There is light cover scuffing and a faint crease on the top corners of the first twenty pages, but these do not affect readability.
This edition includes helpful illustrations that enhance the instructional content, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in weight training, bodybuilding, or general fitness education.