Starting Strength has a really comprehensive explanation of the main lifts: squats, press, bench press, power cleans and deadlift. It explains the mechanics beh

Starting Strength has a really comprehensive explanation of the main lifts: squats, press, bench press, power cleans and deadlift. It explains the mechanics behind a good lift and gives a little bit of advice about programming. It was one of the first books I ever read about fitness and it influenced all the workouts I did after it. IMHO strenght training makes going to the gym a lot more fun, as you can compete with yourself.