Jonathon M Sullivan - The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40

The Aasgaard Company

Wichita Falls, Texas

Copyright 2016 by The Aasgaard Company

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Indexing & Proof Mary Boudreau Conover

Editing, Layout & Proof stef bradford

Illustrations Chapters 1-6 by Simma Park, Chapter 7 by Jason Kelly, and Chapter 15 by stef bradford.

Photographs by Thomas Campitelli except Figures 8-3 & 11-5 by Steve Brack and 12-1 & 21-1 by Nick Delgadillo.

ISBN-13: 978-0-9825227-7-6 (paper)

ISBN-13: 978-0-9825227-8-3 (electronic)

ISBN-10: 0-9825227-7-0 (paper)

ISBN-10: 0-9825227-8-9 (electronic)

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JONATHON SULLIVAN:

For Kirk Bishop

Who gave me a barbell. I miss you.

And

For Marilyn

Who rode a bike to work in the snow. I love you.

ANDY BAKER:

For All My Clients, Past and Present

You have taught me more than Ill ever teach you.

And

For My Wife, Laura

For your unending patience, love, and support. Without you, none of what I do would be possible.