[quote]greekdawg wrote:
I’ve got most of them. I don’t have "4 sides.’ nor do I have “Vince’s corner.”
Do you have masters series? or professional series?[/quote]
Will review 10-8-6-15 next
should be up on my blog and this thread this weekend…
Vince’s Second Workout Bulletin - Thoughts and Notes
Vince’s Second Workout Bulletin ($16.00)
is a training method of Gironda’s based on a rep-time scheme. This was one of Vince’s rut busters.
Catalog description:
“Designed to accelerate muscle gain if you have slowed down or are in a rut. Great for those with limited training time.”
Vince does not jump right into the program at first. Almost half of the the manual is Vince’s philosophy of building muscle. Including what is now called workout intensity. Filled with the never ending quest of Vince to stop over training. As he saw it most people over trained and would cause them to stop making gains.
With over training Vince also put instinctive training in his highly critical cross hairs. To Vince training instinctively was not just a waste of time but detrimental to your overall muscle gains.
The training is laid out very well and with good instruction on the execution of the prescribed exercises. Not to be left out, Vince’s menu for your muscle gains. Raw meat, eggs, cream and lots of veggies also raw… oh and liver tabs. (buy in bulk young man)
Some high lights are:
Science as yet has not proven conclusively whether instincts is acquired or innate.
A trainer must have a knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology and nutrition.
It does not matter how much work you do… what counts is how fast you do it.
Words are worthless and often nebulous… results are what count!
Over all impression:
I have done this workout as laid out by Vince and found it to be a good change of pace to my regular workouts. Some of the exercises are not possible to do due to the gym I use.
Vince wanted all calve workouts done without wearing shoes for one, but overall one can get a very close approximation of the needed exercises without too much imagination. Bottom line a good tool in your workout tool box.
[quote]greekdawg wrote:
I’ve got most of them. I don’t have "4 sides.’ nor do I have “Vince’s corner.”
Do you have masters series? or professional series?
Just ordered today the Masters Series… Standing by…[/quote]
Got it today… From the cover page:
THE MASTER SERIES
OF
NUTRITIONAL COSMETIC BODYBUILDING
BY
VINCE GIRONDA
THE GRANDMASTER OF BODYBUILDING
Printed by IRON GURU PUBLISHING, INC. A Division of VINCE GIRONDA. INC. All Rights Reserved
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without permission in writing from the author.
SECOND PRINTING - MARCH, 1983
[quote]inthego wrote:
greekdawg wrote:
I’ve got most of them. I don’t have "4 sides.’ nor do I have “Vince’s corner.”
Do you have masters series? or professional series?
Just ordered today the Masters Series… Standing by…
Got it today… From the cover page:
THE MASTER SERIES
OF
NUTRITIONAL COSMETIC BODYBUILDING
BY
VINCE GIRONDA
THE GRANDMASTER OF BODYBUILDING
Printed by IRON GURU PUBLISHING, INC. A Division of VINCE GIRONDA. INC. All Rights Reserved
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without permission in writing from the author.
SECOND PRINTING - MARCH, 1983
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So what are your thoughts on this one so far? Do you prefer this one over the Wild Physique? I’d like to get them both but I’m already having to explain to my girl why I spent $80 on medical books from the late 1800’s at a book store while we were on vacation.
BTW where are you ordering all of these books from?
[quote]medevac wrote:
So what are your thoughts on this one so far? Do you prefer this one over the Wild Physique? I’d like to get them both but I’m already having to explain to my girl why I spent $80 on medical books from the late 1800’s at a book store while we were on vacation.[/quote]
It’s a lot of reading and I will happily get lost in it this weekend and have something to say by Sunday or Monday…
I order from NSP directly… Phone Ron Kosloff, yes he is the one who answers the phone… but not 800 you call him long distance, no web page… there is a NSP web site but Ron does not run that, he supplies the web page with product and there is a mark up from that…
Also the Master Series is VERY expensive $185.00… It takes a person from day 1 of a year and instructs them till day 365… what to eat what to workout and so on…
PM me if you want the phone number…
[quote]inthego wrote:
medevac wrote:
So what are your thoughts on this one so far? Do you prefer this one over the Wild Physique? I’d like to get them both but I’m already having to explain to my girl why I spent $80 on medical books from the late 1800’s at a book store while we were on vacation.
It’s a lot of reading and I will happily get lost in it this weekend and have something to say by Sunday or Monday…
BTW where are you ordering all of these books from?
I order from NSP directly… Phone Ron Kosloff, yes he is the one who answers the phone… but not 800 you call him long distance, no web page… there is a NSP web site but Ron does not run that, he supplies the web page with product and there is a mark up from that…
Also the Master Series is VERY expensive $185.00… It takes a person from day 1 of a year and instructs them till day 365… what to eat what to workout and so on…
PM me if you want the phone number…
[/quote]
I can’t wait till you review the master’s and pro series…
[quote]greekdawg wrote:
I can’t wait till you review the master’s and pro series…[/quote]
I have read through 4 of the 12 courses that make up the Master Series… To be fair I need way more time than this weekend.
So far from what I have read is that the Master series is at times an expansion of what the other courses have only briefly talked about and yes some never seen stuff…
Well I will plot on ward… and in ward and get to just reading though the whole 12 courses that make up the Master Series…
big fun.
but here is my review of the Manual: Why do champion’s muscles Look different?
enjoy
Why Do Champion’s Muscles Look Different? ($15.00)
Of all Vince’s training manuals this one is the most metaphysical. This manual focuses on the mind and the attitude of the trainer. Touching on the subjects of philosophy, tranquility, concentration and visualization in greater detail than in any of the other writings.
A good dip-stick into the tank of one of the true greats in the training world.
As Ron Kosloff (one of Vince’s students) puts it…
“Vince was the first trainer to XXX the value and importance of the mental state and how the mind controls the body. Supreme concentration can be the difference between a great physique and a mediocre one. This was the secret that I was never aware of until Vince taught me of its value. You will see the difference.”
Catalog description: none.
Vince Gironda was a forerunner of mind muscle connection, way ahead of his time. With the mind element withstanding this course offers yet another unique part to it, Vince lists his pick of exercises to bring up a lagging body part listed by body part.
So if your Back is more like a bar stool not a barn door you do these for sure movements that will bring you up to the ranks of the big boys.
There is a story of how Vince noted that people will do the same exercises, same weight, same tempo but will not get the same results as there training partners. After teaching them the right mind-set they too start making gains even if they do no other changes to there diet or workouts.
Some high lights are:
*How to redesign your body
*The rules of symmetry
*Factors that determine how your body looks
*Nervous Energy Force, what is it and why you need it.
Over all impression:
This is a must for the true fan of the Iron Guru. It gives a glimpse into the mind of the master beyond just sets reps and diets. It was the most enjoyable of the courses. I read this one two or three times in my first sitting with it. In no other manual is there a recipe type setup for a lagging body part like this one.
The Sissy Squat by Vince Gironda is a manual for one and only one exercise… The Sissy Squat also known as Monty Wolford Squats or Monty Squats. The full name is: 3 Sets of Maximum Effort or The Sissy Squat by Vince Gironda - $15.00
Catalog description: “Learn growth secrets never before publicized wit this complete shaping and mass routine.”
Some high lights are:
* Vince's explanation of the misunderstood exercise.
* Highly detailed explanation of the muscles and there use of the lower limbs.
* Definition Diet.
* Maximum Definition Diet.
Over all impression: This manual was the most in depth training on any single exercise I have ever seen in any book or magazine. Looks really weird in the gym and most gyms will not let you bring your own wood block for your heals so you may not even end up doing this one at the gym but at home. Due to the strict form needed and the awkward nature of the movement it can not be done with heavy weight. There for your home gym may serve you well for this one. If you really want a crazy leg pump with some serious shock to your legs this is the one for you.