A Practical Guide to Developing Resistance-Training Programs is designed to help strength/conditioning and fitness professionals develop specific programs to enhance health and/or athletic performance. Resistance training is a modality that is currently recommended to most individuals. However, sensible guidelines need to be followed to provide an adequate stimulus for progression and minimize the risk of injuries. The book will provide the reader with the knowledge needed to design effective resistance-training programs. Therefore, athletes, coaches, personal trainers, fitness instructors, the general fitness population, and anyone using resistance training to enhance athletic performance or improve health can benefit from reading this book.