Most internet exercise influencers and bodybuilding magazines show lengthy high volume lower resistance programs that are not practical for a beginner or a busy adult or an athlete needing power not pump. The advice contained in this book will work for any healthy individual to build strength and muscle. Select an exercise or two for each major body part for symetrical development, do at least 2 multi-sets of each exercise, progressively add weight as one get stronger, rest a day between sessions (unless a 4 day upper/lower split routine is used) for recovery and rebuilding and improve step by step as the book title states. The book is well written,easy to follow with photos of exercise and equipment examples and some sample routines.