Vince Gironda's Gems

Vince Gironda was a legendary bodybuilding coach and old-school natural bodybuilder. Ever controversial, ever intriguing - and quite possibly always right - Vince’s often unorthodox methods and training philosophies made him a pioneer way ahead of his time.

In this section I aim to include as many ‘gems’ of information as I can gather from Vince, which I believe can help anyone - no matter their level - to better their physiques.

Vince Gironda: After A Meal Put Your Feet Up (Literally!)

Vince Gironda was never short of quirky beliefs, habits and ideas. He was a curious and controversial character because of them. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on January 21st, 2009 in Vince Gironda's Gems

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How To Get Great Abs: Vince Gironda’s Almost Forgotten Method

If you’ve ever seen a photograph of Vince Gironda in his prime – and even advancing in years – you cannot deny the guy had an incredible physique, and, incredible abs. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on January 13th, 2009 in Vince Gironda's Gems

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Best Bicep Exercise Is The Perfect Curl According To Vince Gironda

Vince Gironda was a proponent of the weird and the wonderful, and whether you agree with him or not, this man has been right more often than he has been wrong – and he got incredible results from anyone who listened. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on December 28th, 2008 in Vince Gironda's Gems

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Vince Gironda: Short, Intense Workouts Are Mandatory

For a beginner it’s always tempting to think that just because the key to muscle growth is breaking down as much muscle tissue as possible, that working out for as long as you can with endless sets and exercises is the best way to achieve the goal. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on December 27th, 2008 in Vince Gironda's Gems

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Vince Gironda: Too Much Protein Causes Negative Nitrogen Balance

Every bodybuilder is a protein crazed fiend who would eat their own children for protein if when they look there, the cupboard was bare. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on December 27th, 2008 in Vince Gironda's Gems

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Bodybuilder Vince Gironda’s Cure For High Cholesterol

People worry too much, because they’re told to… by doctors, by the media, by the government. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on December 27th, 2008 in Vince Gironda's Gems

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Hardgainer Workout: How Different Is It From Normal Training?

Answer:

Different enough that you need to read this. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on September 10th, 2008 in Vince Gironda's Gems

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The Most Powerful Tool In Bodybuilding: Positive Mental Suggestion

Vince Gironda was literally a fountain of bodybuilding knowledge, and he firmly believed the single most important thing which separates those who have success in building their physiques, and those who don’t is positive mental suggestion. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on July 18th, 2008 in Vince Gironda's Gems

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Fasting To Clean Out Your Digestive System For Better Muscle Gains

Did you know your muscle gains are being seriously slowed by something going on inside your digestive system that you probably never knew anything about, until now? (…)

Posted by Mr. X on July 10th, 2008 in Vince Gironda's Gems

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