This book has been such a fun and useful addition to my fitness routine. I love how easy it is to flip through and find new exercises to try, especially on days when I need a little inspiration. The pictures are super clear, so even without long instructions, I can figure things out quickly and get moving. It’s not a traditional workout plan, but that’s actually what I like about it, it gives me the freedom to mix things up and keep my workouts interesting. Whether I want to focus on strength, balance, or just try something different, there’s always something in here that fits.

This is a truly comprehensive workout guide. Every exercise has a diagram and there are all sorts of useful, charts and tables.

What is really liked is how every muscle group is targeted. Similar movements are kept together. There are warm-ups, cool downs and stretches as well as some handy appendices too.

Another excellent feature of the book is that the exercises grouping vary in difficulty. So you can always find a movement/muscle target for any level, from beginner to seasoned athlete. Just go to leg squats for example and see what exercise looks good for your level of fitness. It's so well put together.

If you want a well-organized, visual, all-in-one exercise reference that works for any fitness level, this belongs on your shelf.

I have not been disappointed in the slightest with this book. The author uses an easy to read and understand tone. The illustrations are great as form is important.

I was blown away to see that they have "recovery" exercises, as well as movements for folks with diminished ability. My dad broke his femur a while back. This information is a VERY WELCOME bonus.

I'm a physical therapist, life-long exerciser, and longevity science geek. I love the Mad Training Exercise Arsenal XL as a primary resource to guide me to new movements and exercises or remember ones I've forgotten about. I prefer to exercise at home without an expensive gym membership. As an example of how I use my Mad Skills Exercise Encyclopedia...on my leg day today, I quickly tap through to Chapter 5-Squat variations, Chapter 6-Hip Hinges, Chapter 7-More Leg Exercises and Chapter 11-stability balls. Then choose an exercise from each to incorporate into today's leg strengthening. I find it is a fantastic resource this way. There are a lot of incredible exercises/movements in the book and it would take a lifetime of exercising to master them all. Great illustrations. Many, many ideas. Ease of use. All reasons why this is a go to exercise reference for me. Well worth it. 5 stars.

It clearly explains who the book is for, why this kind of exercise matters, and how to approach it in a way that makes sense for real life. One part I found especially meaningful was the section on movement variety and keeping your "movement tree" healthy as you age. That really stuck with me.

I also appreciate how accessible everything is. You don’t need a gym or a bunch of equipment. A lot of the exercises can be done with things you already have at home, or with easy substitutes. The illustrations are clear and easy to follow, and there’s so much variety that it’s hard to get bored. Everything is organized in a really thoughtful way, by body part, full-body routines, stretching, yoga, and more. It’s comprehensive but not overwhelming.

This book is absolutely worth it! Mad Training Exercise Arsenal XL has been one of the few resources that actually helped me progress. I’m late 40s with modest fitness aspirations to stay fit (enough) headed into the later years. What makes Mad Training Arsenal so valuable is how accessible everything the exercises are. No overly aggro Navy SEAL eat protein all day non-sense. It’s just pages and pages of clear, well-illustrated exercises that I can pick up and use immediately. I had been getting stuck in ruts doing the same 3 or 4 workouts. With Mad Training, whenever something felt stale or too much, I just flipped the page and found a variation or a fresh alternative. Graphics are great for instruction clarity for safe form – no need for google or someone’s over-priced app. I have in both Kindle and Book formats - both are ideal for gym or at home. Highly recommend.

Filled with creative exercises that make working out fun again. I’ll be using this to teach my group fitness classes. I love the variety of body weight, dumbbell, barbell, kettlebell, medicine ball, sandbag exercises that incorporate overhead, kneel to stand, etc. body movements. Also, includes warm up moves, you will need a general idea of proper form.

It is a book that you use to look up the kind of exercise you are after. It has good illustrations that are easy to follow and I think it covers almost all types of exercise one can do.

As a physical therapist myself, I especially value the emphasis on maintaining a healthy “movement tree” and promoting long-term resilience through expanding one's exercise "vocabulary". The organization of the book is excellent—exercises are categorized by body region, movement pattern, special equipment, and stretching, which makes it easy to navigate and apply in different contexts.

I highly recommend this book to anyone—whether you’re just beginning your fitness journey, a seasoned athlete, or a professional working in health and fitness. It’s one of the most practical and well-rounded exercise encyclopedias I’ve come across.

This is a comprehensive, very well organized compilation of exercises.

I especially like the workout routines at the end, to help you get started with a good variety of exercises for your workout.

You can experiment, switch them up, keep your workouts fresh and inspiring with such a wonderful selection!

Lots of ideas to try, new things I didn’t know about. Plenty of exercises using the kettlebell and resistance bands which I was thinking of using, but now I’m not just thinking about it! I was delighted to see those, now I know how to get going.

I highly recommend getting this book. You won’t get bored and it will give you plenty of motivation to keep up your workouts and try new things.

Whether you’re a strength training newbie or a seasoned lifter looking to expand your workout repertoire, this book is for you! With clear, concise instructions and complimentary illustrations, the author provides seemingly endless options for at-home training. I particularly love how the book is organized so you can easily access exercises for a particular body part or movement type, and how there are whole chapters geared towards warm-up activities, yoga postures, and stretching. The author also both provides instructions on how to build your own workouts AND gives you a ton of example workouts for if/when you’d prefer something pre-designed.

Wow, just wow. This book is insane. If you can think of an exercise, it is in this book. If you think you discovered a new exercise, it is probably n this book.

Mad Training Exercise Arsenal XL is truly a definitive source for building out a healthy and well informed workout routine. He includes not only exercises galore (with really sweet artwork), but real education on how to program a workout in chapter 14.

Mad Training Exercise Arsenal XL will be a solid reference for me for decades to come. I'll be sure to come back and update on how the binding holds up 10 years from now from the 100s of open and closes.

Just buy the dang book, you won't regret it.

This book is incredible as it provided me with some great insight on areas that I wanted to focus on. I had lost 30+lbs over the past 3 months from proper eating habits (also addressed in here). I don't need to be the "Hulk", but I did want to maintain good muscle tone and to remain active. If your goal is the same, this book is for YOU! Got an area you want to look a little better? Need a good workout routine to fit your schedule? Wondering why a particular muscle or muscle group continues to cause pain? Buy this book.