The Professional Wrestlers' Workout & Instructional Guide

by Harley Race, Les Thatcher, Ricky Steamboat, et al.

Many dream of headlining Wrestlemania, but few understand the hard work and dedication needed to become a professional wrestler. Almost all top stars have trained in schools and camps with legendary... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582619476
• ISBN13: 9781582619477
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
• Length: 129 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

Very helpfull, and even a tad inspirational.

I got this book as a little preview of what it might be like to be a professional wrestler. When the book finally arrived, I scoured the pages. After reading the terrific forward by Jim Ross, my passion was evoked. I read on, and soon discovered that I couldn't stop. My mind had been caught up. I nearly immediatley started to set up a schedule. This book has most definately helped me, and my dream is nearly realized. Thanks to this book, I'm actually going to be trained*by Harley Race, no doubt* in the art of professional wrestling. When I see him I will thank him, and in the mean time, I'd recommend this book to any and all who share my aspirations.

Great for the pro-wrestling trainee.

This book is great. It helps me get better at things that may be a bit complicated at the time. Usually after wrestling class, I'll go home and study from the book whatever we went-over in school.

Your First Step Towards Becoming a Pro Wrestler!

Even though I am just a fan of professional wrestling, and have no experience in the business what-so-ever, I still often get asked about how to break into the business. Usually I comeback with, "how the hell should I know?" or "when you find out, tell me please!" From now on whenever somebody asks me that question, my response will be "Buy the Professional Wrestlers' Workout & Instructional Guide!" A legendary wrestler once said, "to be the man, you got to beat the man!" Well you have to do a lot of hard work before you even get anywhere near the "man". You need to be trained by the man. Well three of these MEN -- Harley Race, Ricky Steamboat & Les Thatcher -- got together and formed the Elite Pro Wrestling Training and began running seminars for trainees. They also decided to write their own textbook, and called it "The Professional Wrestlers' Workout & Instructional Guide" complete with illustrations of Nigel McGuiness & Matt Stryker demonstrating basic wrestling moves. Not only do the trainers run you through the ins and outs of the current wrestling world, they openly discuss wrestling's top-secret history and compare how things have changed between then and now. The trainers will admit that it was a lot different from the time they broke into the business, but no less tougher for today's wrestlers. Today's trainees have different challenges and obstacles. There is also a detailed run-down on the challenges of developing the right image, including modifying your body type through a tough workout regime and strict diet - honest tips that I have personally never seen in a wrestling book. The absolute best parts of this book are the pictorial demonstrations of about 50 of the most basic moves along with descriptions on how to properly perform the holds. Everything from taking a bump the right way to executing a simple hip toss or body slam; all the way up to more advanced moves such as the figure four leg-lock and atomic drop. That only scratches the surface of things you will learn by reading this book cover to cover. It is my humble opinion that if you read this book, respect its philosophies, and also have the proper passion and desire for wrestling, there is no doubt in my mind that you will succeed. You may not make it to the WWE but you will find great triumph on the independent circuit. Rating: 10/10 Highly Recommended to any man or woman who has ever thought about stepping into a wrestling ring. This is a crash course in professional wrestling's basic training procedures. This book should be mandatory reading for anybody who wants to be a wrestler. Reviewed by Obsessedwithwrestling.com's Brad Dykens

The Professional Wrestlers Instructional and workout guide

This book is a must have for anyone wanting to learn the basics on Pro Wrestling. I am using it as a reference for my training while I am in school.

Excellent look on the inside of the business!

For anyone looking for a solid book that not only describes the ins and outs of the business, but also looking for what/how much/where, this book is for you. It goes into detail about how to train your body specifically for Pro Wrestling. I've bought other products before that have talked generally about tips in weightlifting and cardio to do, but never had specifics. This book will give you specific exercises to do, how much to do, and the sets/reps involved. This book also covers reputable schools and gives multiple ways to contact them. For nutrition, it covers what your body needs to cut fat and gain muscle. This book also illistrates mostly all the exercises. About half of this book also illustrates moves to do in the ring and gives great detail on how to do the move. In conclusion, I highly recommend this book for anyone who's looking to break into the business and start school.