Nutrition Training Erik Estrada’s Workout and Diet Vince was known as The Iron Guru for a reason. Not only did he produce the first Mr Olympia champion in the late Larry Scott, but he was the trainer to the stars ! Vince Gironda was recruited by Hollywood executives keen to ensure their leading actors and actresses were lean on film. Vince’s list of […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Nutrition Vince Gironda’s 36 Eggs a Day Diet : Is it truly as Good as Steroids ? Several years ago I revived the diet that was hailed by Vince Gironda as one of the most anabolic diets in existence, the 36 Eggs a Day Diet. Vince Gironda once controversially stated eating 3 dozen eggs a day was the equivalent of a mild cycle of the steroid Dianabol. The video I created on […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Nutrition The Great American Cholesterol Myth What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol belongs to a group of fats referred to as Sterols. Sterols are found in all fats and oils, especially animal fat like eggs, egg yolk, liver, kidney, brain, fish oil and oysters. It is also found to a lesser degree in meat, whole milk, cream cheese and butter. Cholesterol is NOT […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Training The Preacher Curl It’s Origins & How To Perform It The Preacher Curl is one of the best isolation exercises that can be performed for the development of the biceps. Synonymous with Larry Scott and the development of his colossal biceps, it is no wonder that it is also referred to as the Scott Curl. However, who invented […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Training Vince Gironda’s 8×8 Workout Vince Gironda’s 8×8 system of training was originally termed as the « honest workout », because it is simply one of the most difficult and challenging workouts there is. Similar to the 10×10, it stimulates serious muscle hypertrophy along with fat loss. Although highly unorthodox, the 50 year old system continues to be used up until this […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Training 5 Famous Vince Gironda Exercises A lost art from the Golden Era of Bodybuilding was this concept of “body sculpting”… where a man could envision a physique and enter the gym to work the exact muscles that sculpt his ideal body. In the history of bodybuilding, there has been no greater body sculptor than the legendary Vince Gironda, who could […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
History Who is Vince Gironda? Nobody has contributed more to the sport of bodybuilding than Vince Gironda. His relentless work ethic, vast knowledge of the human body, and a die-hard passion for the sport of bodybuilding put him at the forefront of the Golden Era, training more Mr. Olympia’s and Mr. America’s than anyone else in history. A genius rebel […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Nutrition Kelp: Vince’s Choice Supplement For Optimal Health & Maximum Definition Vince Gironda was well known for his belief in supplementing the diet of the bodybuilder, simply because during modern times, over farming stripped the nutrients from the natural foods that we eat and that were supposed to provide these nutrients. The fact that nutrient content of food is decreasing has detrimental effect on our health, […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Golden Era History The Silver Era Origins Of Vince’s Bodybuilding Style Many people including myself, consider Vince Gironda as a genius, and rightly so. His training methods and diets, tips and tricks seem to boggle our minds. Whenever I read his books, I hang on every word he says, re-analysing what he says again and again. The Iron Guru was and still is one of the […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Training The History of The Sissy Squat The Sissy Squat will make a Sissy out of you! These were once Vince Gironda’s words as to why he called this exercise the Sissy Squat. Unfortunately, there is much misinformation out there on the internet on this exercise which was popularized by the Iron Guru. Just get on YouTube or Google and see for […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Golden Era History Larry Scott, The Beginning Larry Scott needs no introduction. He was Vince Gironda’s pride student and the recipient of the first two Mr Olympias. Larry will always be remembered as the “All American Boy”. The Golden Hair, the tan, the smile, and that physique!!! Even in todays standards, Larry was impressive. Larry Scott however was not blessed with the […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Books Book Review: A Muscle Has Four Sides How do you build more muscle in the shortest time possible? This is the intent of A Muscle Has Four Sides by Vince Gironda, a book that provides a complete exercise plan, nutrition plan, and workout tempo aimed specifically to get the fastest gains possible in the shortest amount of time. The secret to this […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Training How to Sculpt Your Body Like a Bodybuilder and Avoid Weightlifting Injuries There’s a big difference between a bodybuilder and a weightlifter. A bodybuilder sculpts the body to make each and every muscle standout. Using Vince Gironda’s workout methods, you can attack all four sides of the muscles to create shape, definition, and aesthetics. A weightlifter on the other hand, aims to maximize how many weights he […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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