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.

 
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.
How I'm Still Conditioning Hard Despite My Back Injury
How I'm Still Conditioning Hard Despite My Back Injury
I am so grateful for this piece of equipment.
A Few Modifications To My Full Body Minimalist Training Program
A Few Modifications To My Full Body Minimalist Training Program
If you want to lift for a long time you have to be creative, intuitive, and flexible.
Minimalist Full Body Training
Minimalist Full Body Training
Taking some liberties with Jim's 5/3/1 program. Blasphemy!
2019 The Year In Review
2019 The Year In Review
When I first started writing this I wasn't very happy. Then I put everything into perspective and my mood changed.
5 Gifts for the Legacy Lifter
5 Gifts for the Legacy Lifter
This list is for the aged, the battered, and the arthritic lifter you love. Let's face it, he or she will always train, so help ease their pain.
Staying In Your Lane
Staying In Your Lane
It's hard not to train full throttle especially now in this day and age of social media.
6 TIPS TO STAY LESS FAT OVER THE HOLIDAYS
6 TIPS TO STAY LESS FAT OVER THE HOLIDAYS
Losing over 100 pounds has been difficult, but even more difficult can be keeping it off especially around the holidays.
Are You Really Getting Enough Protein?
Are You Really Getting Enough Protein?
The answer may surprise you.
Movement is Medicine
Movement is Medicine
A good doctor is hard to find.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - ONE POUND, ONE CHEAT
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - ONE POUND, ONE CHEAT
A new take on cheat meals I haven't heard of before.
Does Your Training Match Your Goals?
Does Your Training Match Your Goals?
My goals have changed, but my training philosophy hasn't.
Operation Be Less Fat Took a Step Backward - How I'll Get Back on Track PART 1
Operation Be Less Fat Took a Step Backward - How I'll Get Back on T...
I'm looking a little soft and feel like crap. It's time to turn this around.
DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK - The Perfect Post Layoff Program
DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK - The Perfect Post Layoff Program
This is a full body program I have been putting together for a few months. I gave it my first run today and loved it.
THE TRUE VALUE OF EXERCISE
THE TRUE VALUE OF EXERCISE
Something to think about.
The Poor Lifter's Belt Squat
The Poor Lifter's Belt Squat
When things get tough, the tough get creative.
Focus On Strength Over Weakness
Focus On Strength Over Weakness
A lot of people will tell you to focus on your weakness, but there's another answer.
My Wife Challenged Me
My Wife Challenged Me
It's good to have someone hold you accountable
Training is Never Wasted
Training is Never Wasted
Even when you have no direction, TRAIN!
I am video
I am video
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More Life Stuff...
More Life Stuff...
Trying to stay strong mentally more than physcially
Vincent Dizenzo's BAMF Program
Vincent Dizenzo's BAMF Program
A few weeks ago I blogged about how I was mistakenly looking for a one-size-fits-all approach to dealing with my injuries, and my circumstances are different. But with the help of four friends (and my wife), we came up with a BAMF program. Here it is.
I CROSSFITTED!
I CROSSFITTED!
Don't hate, it was for a good cause
WEEKEND AT WENDLER'S
WEEKEND AT WENDLER'S
We talked, ate, broke balls, and even lifted.
GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS
GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS
The joys of being a seasoned lifter. At least there was good to go with the bad.
Max Effort Work and Back Down Sets
Max Effort Work and Back Down Sets
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.
Picking Your Openers
Picking Your Openers
This can never be covered too often

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