TRAINING LOG UPDATED - WEEK 3 OF 26
If you pay attention, you'll see what I like better than foam rolling.
WHO'S THE REAL CELEBRITY IN THIS PICTURE?
A bench-only lifter with an incredible 600-pound raw bench and 900-pound equipped bench, Vincent Dizenzo is currently undergoing OPERATION BE LESS FAT.
POST MEET - HITTING THE RESET BUTTON
Post meet week has been a little different for me this time around. I dig it.
WEEK 6 OF 7 MEET PREP - CONDITIONING, REHAB, AND CUTTING WEIGHT
This is meet week. I have no tolerance for anything or anyone. It’s been a year and three months since I have competed. That’s too long. So this is the short version of how I prepared (I’m sure I’ll have something more in depth after the meet). I got on the treadmill every day I […]
WEEK 6 OF 7 MEET PREP - GOING OUT WITH A BANG OR A WHIMPER
All of the training has been done. Just trying to keep the wheels on the bus.
WEEK 5 OF 7 MEET PREP - CONDITIONING, RECOVERY, REHAB, YOU NAME IT...
Trying to keep all the moving parts in working order. It ain't easy.
WEEK 5 OF 7 - AM I STUPID STRONG OR JUST STUPID?
My training partners often say "Do what Vincent says, not what he does." I definitely recommend you don't follow my lead on benching this week.
A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF CONDITIONING
Updating my log and dropping knowledge. Isn't that what cool people say nowadays?
YET ANOTHER WEEK OF GETTING STRONGER - WEEK 4 OF 7 MEET PREP
Exactly what you want to see happen when preparing for a meet, I'm getting stronger and I can prove it.
40% REP INCREASE - TRAINING WEEK 3 OF 7
I'm feeling stronger every day. Talking with Wendler helped me put the finishing touches on the final four weeks.
BEING FLEXIBLE WITH CONDITIONING AND REHAB
Just because it worked yesterday doesn't mean it will work today.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - ONE YEAR IN REVIEW
I have been becoming less fat for well over a year, but seeing a picture taken a year ago piqued my interest. So how do I feel about my progress.
TRAINING - WEEK 1 OF 7
So it begins, the start of a new training cycle. One is in the books and now it is time to step on the gas!
7 WEEK MEET PREP CYCLE - HOW AND WHY
The more I learn, the more I realize sometimes you just have to keep it simple. Here's a seven week program that I put together to get me back on the platform.
CONDITIONING - HOW TO INCREASE YOUR LIFESPAN BY 22%
What I did last week, kind of and a tip on how to live longer, kind of.
FULL TRAINING WEEK LOG UPDATE
You people asked for it, you got it. A full week's view of training. Including other insightful crap
THE VALUE OF A TRAINING LOG
Here's a great example of why keeping a training journal is so invaluable
SERIOUS QUESTION ABOUT MY LOG, PLEASE ADVISE
I would really like some feedback please. Plus last week's training.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO MEASURE SUCCESS
There are so many different ways to measure success. Taking time to appreciate those accomplishments are important and can go a long way in the process.
TUES & WED - SQUAT/LEGS & CORE
I am now training six days a week and conditioning seven because awesome doesn't take a day off. More training days means more calories.
MONDAY - 5/3/1 INCLINE BENCH, CHEST, AND SHOULDERS
I sure am glad to be back training in my basement instead of being in Aruba, he says dripping with sarcasm
VACATION TRAINING ARUBA STYLE
I am not going to go into detail for each day because it is just not that important. It is not like I was training for a meet. It just shows what I did to keep myself in working order and from blowing up 10 lbs while away. It is awesome to stay in a […]
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - 8 DAY ONSLAUGHT - THE RESULT
The secret recipe to losing weight is inside. Shhh, don't tell anyone.
DO YOU NEED A DAY OFF FROM TRAINING?
The age old question for gym goers since the dawn of the dumbbell
OBLF 8 DAY ONSLAUGHT - DAY 4 - WHAT'S THE TRICK
Diet was perfect. Training and conditioning was done.
OBLF 8 DAY ONSLAUGHT - 3 DAYS DOWN
I'm three days in. Let's see what some benching, squatting, and conditioning work yielded.
DEADLIFTS AND CONDITIONING
Performing light perfect reps for my lower body is keeping my body healthy. Now my mind, that's a different story entirely.
MONDAY 5/3/1 CLOSE GRIP BENCH
I liked 5/3/1 so much I had to get it back into my programming. It's like a warm fuzzy blanket.
TRYING DESPERATELY TO BE LESS STUPID
This is no easy task for me. I had to consult the Ex Mayor of Rhodestown
DELOAD, HOW DID I KNOW IT WAS TIME
Last week was an unplanned deload, but then again, I don't really plan them anymore.
NOTHING BEATS CONSISTENCY, HERE'S HOW I DO IT
Follow one of the best raw and multiply bench pressers "Operation Fat Loss" as he looks to break more records in a new weight class.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - FALLING OFF THE WAGON
DID ANYONE HEAR A LOUD THUMP? WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FALL OFF THE WAGON
5/2-5/3 DEADLIFT DAY AND ?
SATURDAY - DEADLIFT Warm-up 20 bird dogs 10 kneeling hip circles 5 kneeling thoracic extensions 5 Cat/camels 20 arm circles pronated and supinated Training Trap bar deadlift 185 10x10 Dbl rows 50 5x11 Football bar rev curls 55 3x10 Post-hab 20 bird dogs 10 kneeling hip circles 5 Cat/camels 5 kneeling thoracic extensions 20 arm […]