The subject jumps from his thoughts on bodybuilding and weightlifting in general, to the growth of the sport, life lessons, bodybuilding philosophy and techniques, and his memories of the legends of the sport: Schwartzenegger, Zane, Oliva. It's a smooth, easy read that puts a smile on your face. Draper's work is wonderfully informal in tone, and pulls you along with a flowing, almost poetic stream-of-consciousness style writing. The subject jumps from his thoughts on bodybuilding and weightlifting in general, to the growth of the sport, life lessons, bodybuilding philosophy and techniques, and his memories of I've made the comment before that Dave Draper is like the Jack Kerouac of the weight-lifting set. I've made the comment before that Dave Draper is like the Jack Kerouac of the weight-lifting set. In your next match with the weights you'll see the work of your muscles with new clarity under the guidance of Dave's insight.more You'll see the lessons of Brother Iron, Sister Steel hit home as your training enthusiasm abounds. The delight in the iron work, the play of the steel and the redefined motivation will have you striving forward to reach your fitness and training goals.įurther your iron journey-or take your first steps-as you find yourself caught up in the style and rhythm that are Draper's alone. Training techniques, exercise descriptions and nutritional strategies form the book's foundation, but what glues this book together are Dave's personal experiences and insights, humor and candidness, all of which speak to the heart and soul.
Training techniques, exercise descriptions and nutritional strategies form the book's foundation, but what glues this book together are Dave's personal experiences and insights, humor and candidness, all of which speak to the h Brother Iron, Sister Steel is a private journey into bodybuilding as only Dave Draper, former Mr. Brother Iron, Sister Steel is a private journey into bodybuilding as only Dave Draper, former Mr.