An introduction to Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Training System, and a summary of the contents of the next nine volumes in the series.

This video covers in details Joe Weider's bodybuilding principles, including: split-system training, holistic training, instinctive training, full-range of motion, peak concentration, reverse gravity, eclectic workouts, muscle priority training, and more.

Session 8 covers some essentials of nutrition for adding muscle definition and mass: macronutrients, proteins, fats, how much to eat and when, losing fat, maintaining muscle, the importance of eating of enough carbohydrates, and year-round consistency.

Session 3 covers functions of the biceps and back muscles, and introduces viewers to training exercises for these muscles.

Session 4 covers the function and conditioning of the triceps and chest muscles.

This session covers the function and conditioning of the quadriceps and the muscles of the shoulders and hips.

This session covers mass-training to increase muscle size and strength: mass versus quality, strength versus power, and compensatory acceleration.

In this introduction to basic bodybuilding, learn about progressive resistance weight-training, sets, reps and split system training, free weights and machines, training techniques, rest and recuperation, and how muscles adapt to exercise.

This session covers workout clothing, straps, wraps, and belts; warm-up and stretching; basic sports-medicine; healing; how to recognize and respond to minor injuries; plus common types of injury and how to prevent them.

Covers the function and training of the muscles of the abdomen, calves, and forearms.

The inspirational tale of the grandfathers of the fitness movement as we now know it, Joe & Ben Weider. Battling anti-Semitism, racism and extreme poverty, the brothers beat all odds to build an empire & inspire future generations.