What Are Champion Athletes, Their Coaches And Officials, And Other Readers, Saying About “The Weightlifting Encyclopedia”?
“Artie took more than seven years to write the book which you are about to read. It is the most comprehensive book on the subject of Olympic weightlifting that I have ever seen. It covers all aspects…from novice to the world class athlete. Read, study and apply the information you find within these covers and you will be richly rewarded with rapid improvement on your Olympic lifts. I wish this book had been available when I started the sport of weightlifting!” Tommy Kono, Two Time Olympic Champion, Six time World Champion, Established 26 World Records in Weightlifting and Coached Olympic Teams from Three Different Countries, including the US (quotation from the Foreword of the book).
“Finally someone has published a book about weightlifting to be proud of. It’s complete, accurate, informative and inspiring. A definite must have. This book will help every weightlifter from novice to world champion, I only wish it were available when I competed.” Bob Bednarski, Former World Heavyweight Champion and World Record Holder
“Everyone seeking knowledge pertaining to weightlifting must read this book. Every page offers new knowledge. It captures the power and complexity of this sport, yet explains the material in a simple and comprehensible manner.” Robin Byrd-Goad, 1994 World’s Champion, 8 time National Champion and Former World Record Holder
“…I am fascinated. Your Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive and most significant weightlifting book in my library. It is as must to have it.” Gottfried Schodl, President, International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)
“Magnificent! Covers every imaginable topic in depth yet in a down to earth style. A great book!” John Coffee, Coach of 14 Women’s National Championship Teams and Five World Championship Teams
“I just received a copy of your book. It’s incredible! You explain everything so clearly that even long time powerlifters can learn to do the Olympic lifts if they follow your instructions. They can get some great information on getting stronger too.” Ed Coan, Four Time World Powerlifting Champion, Established More Than 75 World Records in Powerlifting
“…the single most important book ever written on Olympic weightlifting.” Fred Hatfield (Dr. Squat), Ph.D., MSS, Author of “Powerlifting: A Scientific Appproach, President of the International Sports Sciences Association, Three Time World Powerlifting Champion and Established World Powerlifting Records In Five Different Weight Classes.
“Your book is a truly great resource. It belongs in the library of every strength coach.” Al Vermeil, Strength Coach of the World Champion Chicago Bulls Basketball Team
“The most complete, detailed book on weightlifting that I have ever seen. A wealth of information from proper techniques to powerful programs that are clearly explained. High recommended.” John Reeser, Editor, Rodale Fitness Books
“…a monumental effort, obviously a labor of love…Comprehensive. Truly encyclopedic. Bravo!” Clarence Bass, author of the RIPPED series, THE LEAN ADVANTAGE series, LEAN FOR LIFE and the soon to be published CHALLENGE YOURSELF
“The Weightlifting Encyclopedia…is in my opinion the most complete and finest book ever written for the participants of our sport, including coaches, athletes, organizers, officials and other interested parties…consists of easy to read chapters detailing every aspect of becoming an elite from teaching/learning the two Olympic lifts to competing like a champion…If you are a serious coach, athlete or other participant in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting, this encyclopedia is must reading.” Michael Cady, Editor, Weightlifting USA, the official publication of the The United States Weightlifting Federation (d.b.a. as the USAW)
“The most complete example of international unity in the weightlifting communities. Here you successfully combine the scientific research of the Russian Federation and the tremendous experience of American weightlifting. Undeniably, it is a very good way to develop good athletes and improve our world.” Arnold Khalfin, Two Time National Champion of the USSR and National Record Holder, Many Time World Masters Champion and Former Coach of the Junior Olympic Reserve Team of the USSR
“This book is a big Weightlifting treasure for athletes and coaches. It is the first very successful effort to combine together the achievements of science and long Weightlifting experience in this country. Continued success!” Mikhail Kemel Merited Master Coach of the Former Soviet Union and Coach of 3 Time World Superheavyweight Champion and Former World Record Holder – Anatoly Pisarenko
“The Weightlifting Encyclopedia is the most complete book on Olympic style weightlifting ever published…I make a practice of reading some of it every night.” Gayle Hatch, Coach of 47 Teams that have Won Junior or Senior National titles, as well as 3 Olympians
“Arthur Drechsler, a former international level weightlifter, has put together one of the finest and most comprehensive books ever written on the subject of weightlifting. The Weightlifting Encyclopedia covers virtually every area of the sport in depth…Written in a down to earth style, it is highly readable and reflects the author’s knowledge and love for the sport. It not only draws on the author’s personal views and experience, but also contains collected material from many different schools of weightlifting – Bulgarian, Greek, etc. Highly recommended for any one with an interest in weightlifting.” Fortius, Newsletter of the Australian Weightlifting Federation, Inc.
“It is the perfect combination of Russian and other international research in Weightlifting and the tremendous American experience. I hope this big job that you did will produce big lifting in this country.” Yakov Krinitsky, Former National Coach of the USSR (currently living in the US), Coach of World and Olympic Champions and Former World Record Holders, Jan Talts and Vladimir Beliaev, and Merited Coach of the USSR.
“The wealth of information you have set down will be a blessing for anyone reading this book and every lifter, coach, both domestic and international, will benefit from it.” Murray Levin, President North, Central America & Caribbean Islands Weightlifting Federation, Past President (1975-1988) of the United States Weightlifting Federation.
“It is a monumental work which far exceeds any work in the field of weightlifting. It is, without question, the most comprehensive, single source of up-to-date information ever published.” Vic Boff, Strongman, Author of Numerous Books and Articles on Weightlifting, Bodybuilding, Strength Feats and the President of The Association of Oldtime Barbell and Strongmen
“A must read for any athlete and coach engaged in weightlifting training or employing the Olympic lifts for strength training. The entire spectrum of weightlifting training: exercise selection, planning training, exercise technique, selection of equipment, etc., is covered in precise detail.” Andrew “Bud” Charniga, MS, Owner of Dynamic Fitness and Sportivny Press and Editor/Translator of more than a dozen weightlifting texts produced in the former USSR.
“I have worked in developing strength in athletes at all levels, from Junior high school to Division I scholarship athletes and Olympic and World Champions. During this tenure I have been asked questions of athletes and coaches about becoming their absolute best that this book answers. Artie Drechsler’s The Weightlifting Encyclopedia has a little something for everyone that desires to excel in sport, any sport, not solely Weightlifting. This is not a book that simply describes the author’s opinion, rather a book that explores the pros and cons and then the reasons for the author’s recommendation. The choice of which path to follow is left to the reader – a truly refreshing approach. I highly recommend this book to any and all athletes that pursue excellence in their sport and especially those that strive to become world class weightlifters.” Lynne Stoessel-Ross, MS, CSCS, Former National Weightlifting Champion and American Recordholder, former Asstant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Georgia Tech and Texas Tech
“I have just scratched the surface of the “almost” final draft of this massive undertaking and I am ready to recommend this book to all who ever cared or will ever care about our great sport. I agree with the text and am almost envious of the enormity of the content. Drechsler…uses his lifting knowledge and writing talents to present this (destined to be great) text.” Denis Reno, publisher of Denis Reno’s Weightlifter’s Newsletter, international coach and official (on reviewing the final draft).
“The Weightlifting Encyclopedia includes descriptions of the Snatch and Clean & Jerk, effective methods of coaching Weightlifting, detailed training plans, assistance and conditioning exercises, nutritional and injury information, as well as training considerations for Women, Master, and Junior athletes. Plus much, much more!… Drechsler provides an amazing insight in the sport of Weightlifting.” Brian Dorn, Editor, The Weightlifting News.
“Just wanted to let you know that I was extremely pleased with the Encyclopedia that I received last week. I buy just about any book that comes out on the market about resistance training and strength sports, including many highly annotated college level textbooks. Most of the time I am disappointed. I have never received better value than your book. The text is just dense with information, an incredible achievement considering the bulk of the book…Any page that I open up to has fresh insight on it, and I have been reading everything I can get my hands on in this subject for the last 30 years…” Peter Bocko, Ph.D.
“The Weightlifting Encyclopedia has become a great source of confidence to me. This incredible book provides the knowledge and information I have long been seeking as an athlete and coach. Artie Drechsler’s contribution to the sport of Weightlifting is best described in the words of T.S. Elliot, “Great books are the quietest and most constant of friends, they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” Stephen Miller, Coach of Team Oklahoma and National Superheavyweight Champion and American Recordholder Shane Hamman.
“…stands in a class by itself. No finer book on the subject of Olympic weightlifting has ever been published. You could take all of the books in print today (or out of print) on Olympic lifting and they would not equal what this book presents. Nothing is left out, every subject is covered with a fine tooth comb.” Osmo Kiiha, Editor in Chief, Iron Master Magazine
“This 500+ page book is a virtual gold mine of information on Olympic weight lifting, strength training, nutrition and the like. Find out what really works in the Iron Game.” Matt Furey, 1985 NCAA II National Wrestling Champion, Gold Medalist at the 1997 World Kung Fu Shuai-Chaio tournament and author of “The Martial Art Of Wrestling”
“What a splendid job…I hope it is a total success…I have a library of books that I consider personal and will not let out of my hands. Your book will be a part of that collection.” Bill Pearl, Mr, America, Four Time Mr. Universe and author of “Keys to the Inner Universe”
“The Weightlifting Encyclopedia (is a)…ground breaking text” Charles Staley, MuscleMedia 2000
“Having been involved in all aspects of competitive weightlifting for over 20 years and working for eight years as a collegiate strength coach, I’ve read a lot of books about Olympic lifting. Without question, The Weightlifting Encyclopedia is the most complete, scientifically sound book I’ve ever seen about the sport. It’s also very readable. I’ve already purchased four copies for my friends as gifts, and their response has been as enthusiastic as mine.” Kim Goss, Senior Editor, Dayton Writers Group. Former Strength Coach for the US Air Force Academy.