The Muscle Ladder: Get Jacked Using Science

If you’ve been burned by over-hyped fitness books before, Muscle Ladder is the palate cleanser you need.From the moment you crack open the chunky, photo-packed pages, you can tell Jeff Nippard actually cares about getting the science right and making it usable. Need a quick cue for squats or a tweak for your pull-day split? Flip to the ladder stage you’re on and boom—there’s the answer in plain English, with illustrations that finally make sense of “where the bar should sit on your back.”What I love most is how down-to-earth Jeff keeps it. He never promises you’ll look like Thor in 90 days. Instead, he breaks down what real, research-backed progress looks like, why progressive overload isn’t optional, and how to spot the sneaky form mistakes that stall gains. It reads like good gym talk with a knowledgeable friend: honest, a little nerdy, but never preachy. Apply even half of his tips and you’ll feel the difference.Bonus points for the physical book itself—it’s legit nice. Sturdy cover, clean layout, full-page visuals you can actually reference mid-workout. Reviewers worldwide are stuffing theirs in plastic bags just to keep it pristine. Whether you’re brand-new, stuck at an intermediate plateau, or an old hand like me wanting a refresher, this is the one fitness guide you’ll keep grabbing off the shelf—and, judging by the wall of five-star reviews, you won’t be the only one.

I loved this book. Accessible but authentic. I’ve run a few of these workouts and enjoyed them and seen results. I have a number of books on this topic and if I had to grab two I’d get this one and Starting Strength. This book is very well done and at this price it’s a steal. I love the sample workouts, the structure, and the background the author provides. I’ll probably be buying copies for friends that ask about how to start working out. I already sent a few copies to friends. It’s that good.

Outstanding science-based content from an actual lifter! Jeff Nippard breaks down the principles of building muscle in a way that allows anyone to tailor their own program. These are the fundamentals I wish I had 20 years ago when I started out.Great work Jeff!

What a great book. For both those that are just new to lifting and those that need to grind the fundamentals this is a great book for all.

Great book, really helped me in my understanding in muscle building and has given me the information I need to progress in the gym . Very transformation learning

This is the kind of book I wish I had when I started. It has pretty all the information you need in a structured way.

This is a great value for the price. It's also insightful in a way that helps me to stay motivated and realize where I can make adjustments to my training. I am a middle-aged beginner/intermediate. It's easy to find specific advice in this book browsing through it. I also like the programs included.

This book takes science proven principles and breaks them down into applicable tools that anyone can use. Although a lot of refreshers for me personally. It has valuable information for those looking to take a more serious approach to their training and health. If applied correctly you will see vast improvements.