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.

 
Failure, The Thing That Happens Before Success
Failure, The Thing That Happens Before Success
Failure drives me harder than success.
Take What You Get and Don't Get Upset
Take What You Get and Don't Get Upset
This one could add some serious pounds to your lifts and years to your training.
AMRAP Versus AMCRAP...
AMRAP Versus AMCRAP...
It's probably not what you think
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - Good Advice For Fighting Cravings
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - Good Advice For Fighting Cravings
Cravings suck and mine seem to never go away. At least I have another tool to fight them off
Should You Be Lifting To Failure?
Should You Be Lifting To Failure?
An age-old question with an answer I have never heard before
MY 5/3/1 DIARY - 5's PRO, It's Not Meant To Be Easy
MY 5/3/1 DIARY - 5's PRO, It's Not Meant To Be Easy
Sometimes you just need a programming reminder, myself included
LIFTING LONGER - Why Less is More!
LIFTING LONGER - Why Less is More!
This advice is for EVERYONE!
THE LAST 5/3/1 PROGRAM I'LL EVER NEED!
THE LAST 5/3/1 PROGRAM I'LL EVER NEED!
Jim did not approve this message.
LIFTING LONGER - A New Column
LIFTING LONGER - A New Column
Don't think of it as getting older, think of it as getting better.
To Shoulder Press Or Not To Shoulder Press, That Is The Question?
To Shoulder Press Or Not To Shoulder Press, That Is The Question?
Are there certain lifts that you feel you MUST keep in your program? Then this is for you.
My Top Two Ab Movements
My Top Two Ab Movements
In the first picture, I REALLY liked filling my abs, now all that's left is sculpting them
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - The Negative Effect Of Stress On Weight Loss
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - The Negative Effect Of Stress On Weight Loss
This has really been a game-changer for me the last couple of weeks
The More You Maintain, The More You Can Train
The More You Maintain, The More You Can Train
This has been true for my entire lifting career
How To Prioritize SLEEP!
How To Prioritize SLEEP!
SLEEEEEEEEEEEEP. So, so, so important. Yet, so, so, so overlooked.
Welcome to Onederland!
Welcome to Onederland!
Finally, someplace I can visit during Covid.
OBLF - Don't Try To Sprint Through A Marathon
OBLF - Don't Try To Sprint Through A Marathon
I never stop learning while on this journey.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - A Dirty Truth About My Diet
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - A Dirty Truth About My Diet
It's not that I'm keeping secrets, I just fail to recognize when I'm doing something a little different
AGE VERSUS INTENSITY
AGE VERSUS INTENSITY
There's a whole lot of training mileage staring you straight in the face.
My New Favorite Exercise
My New Favorite Exercise
Got this from my boys Rhodes and Wendler
How To Really Wrap Your Wrists!
How To Really Wrap Your Wrists!
For those who watched that old relic Dave Tate share his debacle of a wrist wrap on Instagram
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - The Hard Truth About Fat Loss
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - The Hard Truth About Fat Loss
This is the kind of information that doesn't sell programs or coaching. You're welcome.
Which is better AMRAP or MAX EFFORT?
Which is better AMRAP or MAX EFFORT?
A debate that has existed since the dawn of man
Is Functional Training Bullsh!t?
Is Functional Training Bullsh!t?
The wheel was a pretty good invention wasn't it...
Trimming The Fat From Your Training
Trimming The Fat From Your Training
How to make your program lean and mean.
Have Mentors But Follow Your Own Path
Have Mentors But Follow Your Own Path
I only wish I could remember what Jim and I were laughing at.
How I Train Abs... Bad Back and All
How I Train Abs... Bad Back and All
People say abs are made in the kitchen, I call bs! If you don't build them first, I don't care what you eat, you aren't going to have 'em.
Operation Be Less Fat - The Key to Successful Snacking
Operation Be Less Fat - The Key to Successful Snacking
You don't have to give up snacking while losing fat. You just can't be stupid about it.
Making A Deal With The Devil - When And Why
Making A Deal With The Devil - When And Why
I have made these deals sporadically over the years and they have paid great dividends.
Prehab Is Brushing Your Teeth For Your Body
Prehab Is Brushing Your Teeth For Your Body
It would be nice if I could have someone brush my teeth for me and do my prehab as well. Anyone have the winning Powerball numbers to share?
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - Low Fat Pizza
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - Low Fat Pizza
It's great to be able to enjoy foods like pizza and still have abs
The Number One Determining Factor In Feeling Good
The Number One Determining Factor In Feeling Good
I'd be curious what your answers are prior to reading this...
The Most Difficult Truth To Swallow As An Older Lifter
The Most Difficult Truth To Swallow As An Older Lifter
These lessons get harder to learn, but more important every day.
A Different Way To Make Gains
A Different Way To Make Gains
You don't have to always load more weight onto the bar.
Hang In There - The Key To Unlocking My Back Pain
Hang In There - The Key To Unlocking My Back Pain
This has been a game-changer for me.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - 11 Tips For 11 Years
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - 11 Tips For 11 Years
It's been a long and tough journey, but worth every second.
My 5/3/1 Progression
My 5/3/1 Progression
I have been on a solid plan for a while now and this is what is working for me.
F@{K DUMBBELLS!
F@{K DUMBBELLS!
There's a reason they are not called smartbells.
No Matter What “DON'T GIVE UP. DON'T EVER GIVE UP.”
No Matter What “DON'T GIVE UP. DON'T EVER GIVE UP.”
When you are going through sh!t, always remember that quote.
Operation Be Less Fat - The Last Cheat Meal
Operation Be Less Fat - The Last Cheat Meal
All good things must come to an end
The Three Best Things To Come Out Of Covid - For Me
The Three Best Things To Come Out Of Covid - For Me
Unlike many, I am coming out of Covid quarantine better than most. I was going to start with, luckily, I have a home gym. However, that's not due to any luck at all. With training being a priority in my life I planned things so I could have space in my house, invested in myself, […]
Don't Be A Masochist!
Don't Be A Masochist!
I'm not talking about training.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - A Quick And Easy Weight Loss Tip
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - A Quick And Easy Weight Loss Tip
Something so easy you can implement it at your next meal.
Quality Over Quantity In Everything
Quality Over Quantity In Everything
This is one of those things I would have told my younger self.
When to Deload?
When to Deload?
This question has an ever-evolving answer, or does it...
STUPID, STUPID, STUPID...
STUPID, STUPID, STUPID...
How many times can a person make the same mistake?
Have You Set Your Covid Quarantine Goal Yet?
Have You Set Your Covid Quarantine Goal Yet?
If you haven't done this yet, you should.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - Is Gut Health a Thing?
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - Is Gut Health a Thing?
Help your gut on both the outside and inside.
A Simple Training Hack That Will Immediately Improve Your Workout
A Simple Training Hack That Will Immediately Improve Your Workout
I just started with it this week and it's already had a huge impact
The Best Advice Jim Wendler Ever Gave Me
The Best Advice Jim Wendler Ever Gave Me
The Howard Hughes of strength training is wise beyond his years.
Two Things You Should Be Doing During Coronavirus
Two Things You Should Be Doing During Coronavirus
This is some advice I'm not really seeing out there.
A Great Tip For Deadlifting With A Bad Back
A Great Tip For Deadlifting With A Bad Back
This has really been a difference-maker for me.
The Most Important Stretching Advice - EVER!
The Most Important Stretching Advice - EVER!
This is one of those things where you wish you knew it 30 years ago.
Six Rules For Starting Over
Six Rules For Starting Over
Simply taking it easy isn't a plan to return after a setback.
Never Take Feeling Good For Granted
Never Take Feeling Good For Granted
Advice I wish I had heard when I was younger or even just a couple of years ago.
WHY I LOVE STUART MCGILL MORE THAN RING DINGS
WHY I LOVE STUART MCGILL MORE THAN RING DINGS
I love Ring Dings like Dave Tate loves Oreos.

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