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.

 
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
I am Vincent Dizenzo | elitefts.com
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
REEXAMINING DYNAMIC EFFORT
REEXAMINING DYNAMIC EFFORT
This information led to my first 600 raw bench
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - The Hot Pocket and Burger King Diet
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - The Hot Pocket and Burger King Diet
Losing weight doesn't have to be an all or nothing endeavor. Mine was a slow and steady progression.
My BAMF Training Program!
My BAMF Training Program!
Has this training program taken me a few months to create or has it actually taken me a few decades?
What Does Benching Over 500 Pounds And Running An 8 Minute Mile Have In Common?
What Does Benching Over 500 Pounds And Running An 8 Minute Mile Have In ...
Even if you don't want to run an 8-minute mile or bench 500 lbs, there's something to be learned from this
5/3/1 THE "LESS THAN JACK SH!T" PROGRAM
5/3/1 THE "LESS THAN JACK SH!T" PROGRAM
This is kind of a training reset program that I came up with because sometimes you have no choice but to dial things back
CAN ONE SIZE FIT ALL?
CAN ONE SIZE FIT ALL?
When searching for answers think about this
Could Tight Pecs Be Causing Your Back Pain?
Could Tight Pecs Be Causing Your Back Pain?
Another lead in my never-ending search for pain-free living
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - A CHEAT MEAL CHALLENGE
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - A CHEAT MEAL CHALLENGE
If you think I'm challenging you to eat as much as you can, you'll be disappointed
TO TRAIN IN PAIN OR NOT TO TRAIN, THAT IS THE QUESTION...
TO TRAIN IN PAIN OR NOT TO TRAIN, THAT IS THE QUESTION...
Some deal with it and some just disappear
LIFE, THE THING THAT HAPPENS BETWEEN TRAINING SESSIONS
LIFE, THE THING THAT HAPPENS BETWEEN TRAINING SESSIONS
The weekend started off great and then took a turn
THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SKIN A CAT
THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SKIN A CAT
Sometimes no matter how determined we are, there has to be a breaking point.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - WHICH DIET IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - WHICH DIET IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
And it doesn't include DNA testing and gene mapping
A FOND FAREWELL TO 5/3/1
A FOND FAREWELL TO 5/3/1
But my love for Jim still runs deep
ARE YOU FAILING YOUR TRAINING?
ARE YOU FAILING YOUR TRAINING?
This is one of the single biggest mistakes in strength training...
ANOTHER SIMPLE FITNESS TEST - Can You Pass This One?
ANOTHER SIMPLE FITNESS TEST - Can You Pass This One?
This one might be a little easier for us than the last fitness test I posted
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - HOW I DO CHEAT MEALS
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - HOW I DO CHEAT MEALS
When I have to cheat, this is how I get through it without too much damage
BACK TO BASICS WITH 5/3/1
BACK TO BASICS WITH 5/3/1
There's a method to the madness of programming
12 WEEKS POST SURGERY - DOING THE BEST WITH WHAT YOU'RE DEALT
12 WEEKS POST SURGERY - DOING THE BEST WITH WHAT YOU'RE DEALT
I was able to hold it together better than I thought
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - MY TOP TEN FAT LOSS TIPS FOR 2019
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - MY TOP TEN FAT LOSS TIPS FOR 2019
Most diets fail, but mine did not. You should listen to me.
I'M BAAAAACK!
I'M BAAAAACK!
I'm finally back to training and I have some goals to get to
3 MUST HAVES TO SET YOUR 2019 GOALS!
3 MUST HAVES TO SET YOUR 2019 GOALS!
You can't achieve your goals if you don't even know how to set them.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL
Festivus for the rest of us

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