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.

 
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - CLOSING IN ON THE 198'S
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - CLOSING IN ON THE 198'S
It is going to be really weird to see the first number on the scale to read as a "1"
SHOULD YOU THROW OUT YOUR FOAM ROLLER?
SHOULD YOU THROW OUT YOUR FOAM ROLLER?
To roll or not to roll, that is the question
IS YOUR DELOAD A WASTE OF TIME?
IS YOUR DELOAD A WASTE OF TIME?
Are you bored with your deload? I might have a cure.
5/3/1 BENCH PROGRAM - ONE MONTH IN THOUGHTS AND CHANGES
5/3/1 BENCH PROGRAM - ONE MONTH IN THOUGHTS AND CHANGES
First month of meet prep is in the books. Now it's time to reflect and make those little changes that can make the difference.
THE HARDEST CONDITIONING I HAVE EVER DONE
THE HARDEST CONDITIONING I HAVE EVER DONE
I was doing these all wrong until...
MY NEW 5/3/1 BENCH CYCLE
MY NEW 5/3/1 BENCH CYCLE
Over the past few decades, Vincent has learned two things well: how to get stronger and how to get leaner. He's been a top-ranked lifter in six different weight classes. Now, coming out of a recent surgery, Vincent is planning a comeback. He isn’t sure what that comeback entails yet, but whatever his latest goal is, you can be sure
ARE YOU TRAINING HARD ENOUGH?
ARE YOU TRAINING HARD ENOUGH?
Giving up is an option
PROGRAMMING TIP -  Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should!
PROGRAMMING TIP - Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should!
This tip has been serving me very well lately and it will serve you well also
WHY 5/3/1 BODYBUILDING WAS NOT FOR ME
WHY 5/3/1 BODYBUILDING WAS NOT FOR ME
I guess I can put down the razor, oil, and the banana hammock.
READ THIS - AN IMPORTANT LESSON IN BEING PRESENT
READ THIS - AN IMPORTANT LESSON IN BEING PRESENT
This is more life related than training. However, like everything in my life, I found a way to relate it to training.
BAND AND BODY WEIGHT DELOAD
BAND AND BODY WEIGHT DELOAD
I believe deloads are often overused, but sometimes they are necessary.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND DEALING WITH BODY ISSUES
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND DEALING WITH BODY ISSUES
One would think I should be really satisfied with losing over 100 pounds.
SIX KEYS TO 600 LBS RAW!
SIX KEYS TO 600 LBS RAW!
This is what I did to hit it. Hey, maybe you won't hit 600, but this advice will certainly help you lift more.
DOES YOUR CONDITIONING PROGRAM SUCK?
DOES YOUR CONDITIONING PROGRAM SUCK?
Conditioning sucks, you should at least get the most out of it.
WEEK 1 OF 5/3/1 BODYBUILDING
WEEK 1 OF 5/3/1 BODYBUILDING
A bunch of people have asked me for my numbers. Here they are.
5/3/1 BODYBUILDING SPLIT
5/3/1 BODYBUILDING SPLIT
Time to switch things up. A great twist on the tried and true 5/3/1.
MY NEW FAVORITE TROPHY - HYPERTROPHY
MY NEW FAVORITE TROPHY - HYPERTROPHY
Look what was under all that fluff
5/3/1 CONDITIONING TRAINING BLOCK
5/3/1 CONDITIONING TRAINING BLOCK
This workout will kick your a$$
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - GOTTA HAVE A GOAL
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - GOTTA HAVE A GOAL
I can't exist without a goal
I'M NOT JUST SITTING AROUND
I'M NOT JUST SITTING AROUND
No time for fun and games at the moment
MAXIMIZING YOUR HUMAN POTENTIAL
MAXIMIZING YOUR HUMAN POTENTIAL
It's not just about being an athlete
NEW GYM
NEW GYM
This is what I have been up to
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
"Hey Griswold, where you going to put a tree that big?"
RECENT TRAINING MUSIC FAVES
RECENT TRAINING MUSIC FAVES
Just some music I have been digging and training to. It's always good to find new tunes.
THE 5/3/1 NOV NON - INVITATIONAL
THE 5/3/1 NOV NON - INVITATIONAL
Lifting, fun, and fire. I'd expect nothing less visiting the Five Points Gym at Casa De Muerte.
TRAINING IS MY PSYCHOTHERAPY
TRAINING IS MY PSYCHOTHERAPY
I was feeling beat up and was going to deload until the meet in two weeks. I just NEEDED to train.
TWO WEEKS OF 5/3/1 MEET PREP PROGRESSION
TWO WEEKS OF 5/3/1 MEET PREP PROGRESSION
Two weeks out from the NOV Meet with Wendler and Rhodes. The weight is getting heavier and the work is getting done.
5/3/1 - MEET PREP AND JOKER SETS
5/3/1 - MEET PREP AND JOKER SETS
If you are not sure how to use joker sets, then you shouldn't be using them.
RECOVERY WORK DOES NOT HAVE TO BE DIFFICULT
RECOVERY WORK DOES NOT HAVE TO BE DIFFICULT
A little quickie for my loyal followers
UFC 205, BUYING A HOUSE, ETC, BUT TRAINING NEVER STOPS
UFC 205, BUYING A HOUSE, ETC, BUT TRAINING NEVER STOPS
Sometimes in life the only thing you can control is your training
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - 100 LBS DOWN, I DID IT!
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - 100 LBS DOWN, I DID IT!
Some reflections on the journey thus far
THANK  YOU!
THANK YOU!
What a long awesome trip it's been
EVERYTHING IS GETTING CRAZY, BUT IT'S A GOOD CRAZY, MOSTLY
EVERYTHING IS GETTING CRAZY, BUT IT'S A GOOD CRAZY, MOSTLY
Some people like to be busy, I'm not one of them
ASSISTANCE, WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING ASSISTANCE
ASSISTANCE, WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING ASSISTANCE
A solution to not wanting to do assistance, or at least a compromise.
CAN YOU SAY DOUBLE DIGITS!
CAN YOU SAY DOUBLE DIGITS!
If you had asked me this question over the past decade I would have told you no way!
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - DON'T HIT THE PANIC BUTTON WHEN WEIGHT LOSS STALLS
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - DON'T HIT THE PANIC BUTTON WHEN WEIGHT LOSS...
This is the part of dieting I really hate, but it's part of the process
I FEEL FRIGGIN AWESOME
I FEEL FRIGGIN AWESOME
This is the heavy 5/3/1 pro's week and week 9 of training healthy. Good times.
THE KEY TO LONGEVITY IN STRENGTH
THE KEY TO LONGEVITY IN STRENGTH
The only way to learn this is to live it
I GOT NOTHING
I GOT NOTHING
Log update with week 8 of mostly pain free training
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - BEING ACCOUNTABLE
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - BEING ACCOUNTABLE
Nobody should care more about your weight loss than you
MY 5/3/1 MEET PREP - DON'T OBSESS WITH THE NUMBERS
MY 5/3/1 MEET PREP - DON'T OBSESS WITH THE NUMBERS
Log update with training and beginning meet prep
TRAINING WITH A WEIGHT VEST ON
TRAINING WITH A WEIGHT VEST ON
Just as one would expect, it sucks
5 WEEKS OF PAIN FREE TRAINING, MOSTLY
5 WEEKS OF PAIN FREE TRAINING, MOSTLY
A goal without a plan is just a wish
TAKING THE FLUFF OUT OF TRAINING
TAKING THE FLUFF OUT OF TRAINING
You can't have it all at once.
COMING OUT OF RETIREMENT WITH WENDLER AND RHODES
COMING OUT OF RETIREMENT WITH WENDLER AND RHODES
Proudly sponsored by Ben Gay and Viagra
DELOADED
DELOADED
Week 4 of NOV training in the books.
HOW TO MAKE A DELOAD USEFUL
HOW TO MAKE A DELOAD USEFUL
Week 3 of 5/3/1 training. Getting ready to deload. Good times.
HOW LONG CAN I LAST?
HOW LONG CAN I LAST?
Week 2 of NOV training
OBLF - WHAT'S THE BEST TRAINING PROGRAM TO GET LESS FAT?
OBLF - WHAT'S THE BEST TRAINING PROGRAM TO GET LESS FAT?
With the success that I have had in dropping the chub, I get asked a lot "What is the best training program to lose fat?" Here's my answer.
LIFE OR DEATH CONDITIONING
LIFE OR DEATH CONDITIONING
Just when I thought it was safe to go back in the water
TRAINING IN ARUBA
TRAINING IN ARUBA
Still alive and kicking. I had a great vacation in Aruba and managed to get a bunch of training in.
FINISHING UP THIS WEEK'S TRAINING
FINISHING UP THIS WEEK'S TRAINING
I was actually able to bench and deadlift. Good times!
WHAT TO DO ON OHP DAY - SQUAT OF COURSE
WHAT TO DO ON OHP DAY - SQUAT OF COURSE
When all else fails, train something.
A DOUCHED SHOULDER AND A WASTED BIRTHDAY GIFT
A DOUCHED SHOULDER AND A WASTED BIRTHDAY GIFT
It was supposed to be the start of my second strength mesocycle. It was not to be.
SQUATTING AND DEADLIFTING WITH REGULAR BARS, SORT OF
SQUATTING AND DEADLIFTING WITH REGULAR BARS, SORT OF
Deload week (7/11-7/17) From Strength Mesocycle 1
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - A DAY IN THE LIFE OF IIFYM
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - A DAY IN THE LIFE OF IIFYM
This is an example of what I eat on a training day following an IIFYM nutritional approach

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