2022 Goals Recap
I went into 2022 thinking it would be a rebuilding year, I didn't know how right I'd be. It was an up-and-down year, but I'm finishing on a high note.
Sciatica Cure!
Sciatica can be so painful and complicated. I found somthing that works for me. Maybe it will work for you too.
“Some Guys Get Hurt In Military Combat. I Get Hurt Napping.” - Jim Wendler
The older I get, the more imporant the little things become. Add sleep position to the list.
Check-Ins With Rhodes and Wendler
With friends like these, who needs enemies. Seriously though, having people keep you in check is important.
When Less Is More
How having to rush through training one afternoon has caused me to change my training.
A Theoretical Question On Assistance Volume
In my never ending pursuit of refining my training I am left pondering this volume question.
Operation Be Less Fat - When A Cheat Meal Is Not A Cheat Meal.
I use this strategy to keep myself in check when going out for cheat meals or for special events or holiday meals
My 5K Time
It's an old picture. Go figure, I don't keep lots of running pictures of myself. Maybe if I ran topless...
More Important Than Training - Surely You Jest!
There comes a time when being jacked and strong just isn't enough. You might actually feel good while doing it.
Managing Fatigue With Running and Lifting
With running, lifting, and living an active lifestyle in my 50's it's all too easy to get overtrained. This is how I manage my program.
My Favorite Takeaway From Crossfit
It's always surprising what you can learn when you are open to new ideas. And yes, you can even find good ideas from Crossfit.
When In Doubt, Powerbuild!
I can't powerlift like I want and I don't want to compete in bodybuilding so what's a meathead to do... Powerbuild!
Please Forgive My Absence
Sometimes there's physical struggles to overcome. Unfortunately, sometimes those bleed into mental struggles as well.
Overtrained, How I Knew And What I Did
You get to a point that no motter how much time you spend on recovery, eating well, sleep, etc. your body just needs a break.
Training For Hypertrophy
I feel like Michael in Godfather 3 "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." hey iTs powerlifting and it's time we break up for a while.
Pain In Your Dominant Shoulder? Try This
This is a picture of me and Dave not talking about our shoulders. We were probably talking about the best way to slice a pizza.
Death Of 1,000 Cuts
Are you doing anything to your body you shouldn't? Just because you don't feel an injury today, doesn't mean it isn't taking its toll.
Breaking News: Vincent Dizenzo Competed
It's been four years since I have stepped on a platform. Was it successful? You'll have to read to find out.
The Best Thing About Cutting Weight For A Meet
People have used weight cuts forever, but I'm not sure how many people think of this possible side benefit
When Your Ego No Longer Serves You
"Your ego is writing checks your body can't cash." A very timely quote by the way.
How To Pick Meet And Max Effort Attempts
When picking lifts, if there's a question, than there is no question. Read on...
The Importance Of Sleep Position
When thinking about sleep, don't just thing about how long you are sleeping, but also consider, are you sleeping in the best position for your body.
Operation Be Less Fat - Trust The Process
Whether it's losing weight, building muscle, increasing strength, etc. you must have a plan and then trust the process.
Training For Power and Athleticism
Power is different than strength and is a perishable skill. This is how and why I train for power.
What Do You Do Between Sets?
Are you using your time between sets optimally or for entertainment? I have a story for you.
5/3/1 - Running With The Devil
With adding up to 15 miles of running a week into my training, something had to change. Luckily I knew just who to talk to.
Operation Be Less Fat - The Un-Cheat Meal
This little tidbit has helped me with my weight loss tremendously over the years.
The Often Forgotten Golden Rule Of Training
If you want to get bigger and stronger this is probably one of the most important rules and it's the hardest to follow.
Why Covid Is One Of The Best Things To Ever Happen To Me
The title might be a little misleading, but a great read nonetheless if I do say so myself.
When Training Is No Longer The Hardest Part
I like to train hard, I mean really hard, but that's not the hardest part of lifting anymore.
Texting With Tate - Words To Live By
Training heavy and hard as an older lifter takes some finesse. Having great mentors certainly helps
You Can't Handle The Volume!
Repeat this in your best Jack Nicholson voice. If you don't get the reference, you aren't worthy of reading my log.
Forgive Me While I Figure My Sh!t Out
Sometimes you can feel lost with training. Sometimes you can feel lost with life, Unfortunately, sometimes it's both.
Twenty Reasons Why You Art Not Strong
Do you ever wonder why people are not strong? Well, wonder no more.
JUST TRAIN!
Sometimes the best experiences in life are the ones you never planned. I'm going to apply that concept to my new "no plan" to my lifting and just train.
Don't Be Afraid To Take A Week Off
Does the idea of taking a week off completely freak you out? Yeah, me too. Read this.
When You Unwittingly Add 4,500 lbs Of Volume...
This is what happens when programming and being obtuse collide.
My Conjugate Conditioning Dynamic Upper Body Circuit
If you want your resistance training to have a little conditioning twist, this has been a fun way to do it.
My Conjugate Conditioning Dynamic Effort Lower Body Circuit
The third installment of my conjugate conditioning program. My fun twist on marrying some conditioning with strength training.
My Conjugate Conditioning Max Effort Upper Body Circuit
This is the second installment of my Conjugate Conditioning Program. I am using this in conjunction with running 3 days a week.
My Conjugate Conditioning Max Effort Lower Body Circuit
While working on my running this circuit has allowed me to continue some strength training without ruining my recovery.
My Conjugate Conditioning Program
How I am tailoring my resistance training to fit into this conditioning training block.
The Sliding Scale For Training And Injuries
Your age and experience can make a difference in how to treat an injury.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - Why I Quit Intermittent Fasting
I used Intermittent Fasting as a dietary tool. While it had a few advantages, the negatives fart outweighed the positives.
The Case For Conjugate Training And The Older Lifter
Why I switched back to conjugate training after many years of training 5/3/1.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - 5 Inconvenient Fat Loss Facts
The sooner you learn these five truths (you already know these), the more likely you will reach your fat loss goals.
Going Back to the Darkside! Leaving 5/3/1 for Conjugate
I'm taking a break from 5/3/1 and am returning to my roots of conjugate
Dizenzo, Rhodes, and Wendler Ride Again and Maybe A Side of Tate
We're getting the band back together!
What Is Your Minimum Dose?
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