A very useful overview, clearly written and with repeated reference to examples. Mullan covers a wide range of topics and discusses them in plain language. His explanations are sufficiently detailed that it isn't necessary to have read all the books he draws from.

The one fault of this book is the necessary evil of its comprehensiveness: it fails to cover many topics in satisfying depth. On the other hand, if it did, only weightlifters would be able to read it.

Very accessible. ( )