Vincent Dizenzo

As a self-coached athlete, Vincent Dizenzo held an all-time world record in the bench press and was a top ten ranked lifter for over a decade. He has benched 600 or more raw in three different weight classes and has a 900 equipped bench to his credit. Now Vincent is focused on becoming a more fit version of himself. With his undertaking of Operation Be Less Fat, Vincent has lost over 100 pounds. Through this journey, he continues to provide invaluable advice on training, nutrition, and conditioning.

 
MONDAY - CRUSHING SOME DYNAMIC EFFORT BENCH
MONDAY - CRUSHING SOME DYNAMIC EFFORT BENCH
It's the first day of the rest of my training career life.
A FRESH START
A FRESH START
I have been keeping busy with the little stuff, but have not really been motivated. I have been slacking with training intensely and posting regularly. It's time to get back on track.
FRIDAY-MAX EFFORT BENCH
FRIDAY-MAX EFFORT BENCH
I FINALLY GOT TO BENCH WITH MY LEGS DOWN. CAN YOU SAY PROGRESS.
COMBINING SHOULDER HEALTH AND THORACIC MOBILITY
COMBINING SHOULDER HEALTH AND THORACIC MOBILITY
I FELT WAY TOO BEAT UP TO BENCH YESTERDAY, SO I DID A RECOVERY WORKOUT. YTWL's WERE A TWO FOR ONE EXERCISE.
WRAPPING UP LAST WEEK'S TRAINING
WRAPPING UP LAST WEEK'S TRAINING
I'm not at my best, that's for sure. At least I got to start squatting again.
ARE YOU YOUR OWN WORST ENEMY
ARE YOU YOUR OWN WORST ENEMY
WHEN EGO OR VANITY GETS IN THE WAY OF TRAINING
How to Train the Final 2 Weeks Before a Bench-Only Meet
How to Train the Final 2 Weeks Before a Bench-Only Meet
Don't waste a good training cycle and lose your momentum two weeks out. These are the techniques I used for my 780 bench.
PHYSICAL THERAPY AND TRAINING
PHYSICAL THERAPY AND TRAINING
YAY, GET TO START PHYSICAL THERAPY AGAIN! I ALSO DID SOME TRAINING. HERE'S MY UPDATE FOR MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. READING IT MAY CAUSE YOU TO GAIN 1% ON YOUR BENCH
WOE IS ME TRAINING
WOE IS ME TRAINING
Yeah, I'm feeling a little sorry for myself. It happens to the best of us.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT UPDATE - REACHING A NEW LOW
OPERATION BE LESS FAT UPDATE - REACHING A NEW LOW
Reaching a new low and the numbers that are getting me there
DON'T TRAIN HIGH!
DON'T TRAIN HIGH!
Training Log Updated Wednesday through Sunday
MONDAY AND TUESDAY TRAINING
MONDAY AND TUESDAY TRAINING
The best thing about injuries. Making lemonade out of lemons.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY TRAINING
FRIDAY-SUNDAY TRAINING
I learned the secret to never having to train abs again!
A TALE FROM THE BIG FILES
A TALE FROM THE BIG FILES
A STORY OF BATHROOM WOE. BEING BIG ISN'T ALWAYS GLAMOROUS
THIS WEEK'S TRAINING - FEELING LIKE A BODYBUILDER
THIS WEEK'S TRAINING - FEELING LIKE A BODYBUILDER
If I was a bodybuilder, my name would be Jay Cutlet.
WHERE HAVE I BEEN - TEARING MY MCL, THAT'S WHERE
WHERE HAVE I BEEN - TEARING MY MCL, THAT'S WHERE
I'm damaged goods, but is there a silver lining in all of this?
5/3/1 BENCH NIGHT 410X10 WITH VIDEO
5/3/1 BENCH NIGHT 410X10 WITH VIDEO
Last month I only hit 405 for 7 and that just was not acceptable. What did I do to fix it.
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY, I GOT BETTER. DID YOU?
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY, I GOT BETTER. DID YOU?
I am constantly doing the little things to try and get better. It's not easy being the Supple Rhino.
5/3/1 CLOSE GRIP AND AUTO-REGULATION
5/3/1 CLOSE GRIP AND AUTO-REGULATION
Sub-maximal programs such as 5/3/1 are much more user friendly when it comes to auto-regulation
HEAVY SQUATS
HEAVY SQUATS
You aren't going to believe it
HALLELUJAH! BENCHING WITH MY LEGS DOWN
HALLELUJAH! BENCHING WITH MY LEGS DOWN
It's about flippin' time!
THE BEST KIND OF RECOVERY
THE BEST KIND OF RECOVERY
Being stronger is way cooler than being harcore
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
A must read if you suffer from insomnia
BAD A$$ BENCHING, 500 WITH LEGS UP ON VIDEO
BAD A$$ BENCHING, 500 WITH LEGS UP ON VIDEO
Friday Night's 5/3/1 Bench Session
OPERATION BE LESS FAT UPDATE
OPERATION BE LESS FAT UPDATE
My layman's approach to getting in better shape.
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY'S TRAINING
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY'S TRAINING
While having dinner with an old training partner the other day, I realized just how important these days are. Be the Supple Rhino
WEEK 3 - MONDAY'S KILLER 5/3/1 INCLINE BENCH SESSION
WEEK 3 - MONDAY'S KILLER 5/3/1 INCLINE BENCH SESSION
A kick a$$ session with lots of volume. All on VIDEO for your viewing pleasure.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY'S ANTICS
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY'S ANTICS
I am still working hard on not fubaring myself. It's more difficult than you'd think
POWERLIFTING TIPS AND WORDS OF WISDOM
POWERLIFTING TIPS AND WORDS OF WISDOM
LIKE AN ONLINE CLINIC ONLY BETTER
WEEKEND TRAINING
WEEKEND TRAINING
STAYING TRUE TO MY WORD
FRIDAY - WEEK 1 5/3/1 BENCH TRAINING
FRIDAY - WEEK 1 5/3/1 BENCH TRAINING
A bench-only lifter with an incredible 600-pound raw bench and 900-pound equipped bench, Vincent Dizenzo is currently undergoing OPERATION BE LESS FAT.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT
OPERATION BE LESS FAT
LIFE AS A CARB VAMPIRE
CONFESSIONS OF A FOOD ADDICT
CONFESSIONS OF A FOOD ADDICT
RELAPSE IS PART OF RECOVERY
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - HIT A PLATEAU
I'm not frustrated. It's part of the process. The recent setback just makes me hungrier to get into the 250's. Maybe hungrier wasn't the best word choice.
The Long Road to a 900-Pound Bench
The Long Road to a 900-Pound Bench
At the RPS Battle of Champions: Connecticut State Championships I accomplished a life-long goal.
Dizenzo's 900-Pound Bench Program
Dizenzo's 900-Pound Bench Program
This month's bench-building program will drive your gains into The Vincent Zone.
11 Things You May or May Not Want to Know About Dave Tate
11 Things You May or May Not Want to Know About Dave Tate
Is it true you train arms everyday? If not, is it twice a day?
Don't Follow THAT Program!
Don't Follow THAT Program!
Do not blindly follow the program of any upper level lifter.
A Tip for Gear Alterations
A Tip for Gear Alterations
Think creatively and find someone local through the Internet.
Pressing through Back Woes
Pressing through Back Woes
Vincent Dizenzo offers advice on how to modify your training so that you can still work on bench press, even with a back injury.
Dizenzo: Rebuilding My Bench
Dizenzo: Rebuilding My Bench
Somebody has a video camera, and he's not afraid to use it...watch Vincent's journey to a better bench press.
Breaking in the Ace
Breaking in the Ace
Get in the shirt and learn the groove.
Why Team elitefts™?
Why Team elitefts™?
I'll never forget the first time I met Dave and Jim.
Dizenzo's RPS Last Man Standing Pro Bench-Off Write-Up
Dizenzo's RPS Last Man Standing Pro Bench-Off Write-Up
I have said it before and I'll say it again, the best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can't.
Deconstructing Dizenzo
Deconstructing Dizenzo
With Dizenzo’s permission, we plopped him down on the virtual therapist’s couch and did a tag-team psychoanalysis on some of the mental struggles he is going through with his fat loss diet.
Derailing Success
Derailing Success
It is clear to me I have been on the right path to realize my goal.
Diet Talk
Diet Talk
I hit my lunk alarm of 290 pounds. It's amazing how quickly I can pack on weight.

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