I bought this book because of its 2nd edition date of 2002.

While I really appreciate the value of Mr. Kelso's methods,

I'm a bit disappointed in this book. Too many of the pages are dedicated to who wrote about whichever exercises first. So what ?!?

Overall, I see a complete set of shrug exercises.

These are gold. However, I give this book a three star rating because there are so few pictures of the exercises. He mentions many types of grips, but doesn't list them or describe them. If a beginner picks up his book and reads about the "Snatch Grip", he has to go to another book for a definition

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The desriptions are pretty good, but pretty much every exercise book printed today includes step-by-step pictures

and anatomical diagrams. Most modern exercise charts include

color-coded diagrams of muscles involved in particular exercises.

Anyway, no disrespect intended. I hope Mr. Kelso reads this

review and updates his book so I can buy his 3rd edition.

He should do an Encyclopedia-style rewrite and charge more.