Brad J. Schoenfeld - The M.A.X. Muscle Plan 2.0

M.A.X.
MUSCLE
PLAN 2.0

SECOND EDITION

BRAD SCHOENFELD, PhD

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Schoenfeld, Brad, 1962- author.

Title: The M.A.X. muscle plan 2.0 / Brad Schoenfeld.

Description: Second edition. | Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2022. | Includes bibliographical references.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021010385 (print) | LCCN 2021010386 (ebook) | ISBN 9781718207141 (paperback) | ISBN 9781718207158 (epub) | ISBN 9781718207165 (pdf)

Subjects: LCSH: Bodybuilding. | Muscle strength.

Classification: LCC GV546.5 .S36 2022 (print) | LCC GV546.5 (ebook) | DDC 613.7/13--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021010385

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ISBN: 978-1-7182-0714-1 (print)

Copyright 2022, 2013 by Brad Schoenfeld

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This book is dedicated to the memory of John Meadows. A legendary bodybuilder, true gentleman, and great friend; your impact on the field will be everlasting. RIP.