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"
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.
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
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
I guess I can put down the razor, oil, and the banana hammock.
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.
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!
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?
Conditioning sucks, you should at least get the most out of it.
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
Lifting, fun, and fire. I'd expect nothing less visiting the Five Points Gym at Casa De Muerte.
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 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
If you are not sure how to use joker sets, then you shouldn't be using them.
UFC 205, BUYING A HOUSE, ETC, BUT TRAINING NEVER STOPS
Sometimes in life the only thing you can control is your training
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
A solution to not wanting to do assistance, or at least a compromise.
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...
This is the part of dieting I really hate, but it's part of the process
I FEEL FRIGGIN AWESOME
This is the heavy 5/3/1 pro's week and week 9 of training healthy. Good times.
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.
TRAINING IN ARUBA
Still alive and kicking. I had a great vacation in Aruba and managed to get a bunch of training in.
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
Deload week (7/11-7/17) From Strength Mesocycle 1
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