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PRAISE FOR LIVING LARGE
“Having been a ‘skinny guy’ growing up, I wish I’d had Vince’s Living Large to guide me. It would have saved me years of frustrating trial and error. Vince knows his stuff and is not only a great teacher when it comes to building muscle, he’s also an ongoing student, always open to learning about the science of hypertrophy. His ‘Twig to Big’ column in Iron Man was always the one I looked forward to receiving most, as it never failed to impress me with rock-solid muscle-building info—and he continues that with his new book.”
—STEVE HOLMAN, FORMER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, IRON MAN MAGAZINE
“Vince Del Monte is a worthy guide for skinny guys who want to bulk up fast, as well as safely. He’s been there and earned every pound. This book will save you time, money, and heaps of frustration.”
—SEAN HYSON, CSCS, TRAINING DIRECTOR FOR MEN’S FITNESS AND MUSCLE & FITNESS MAGAZINES
“Vince has put together an excellent book on the meat and potatoes of how to gain muscle the natural way. His programming is easy to follow but brutally effective. I think you’ll learn a lot by reading this and if you implement these methods I have no doubt that you will make a change!”
—BJ GADDOUR, FITNESS DIRECTOR FOR MEN’S HEALTH
“Anyone who’s ever wanted to be able to build muscle without spending hours in the gym can benefit from Vince’s simple, no-nonsense approach to building muscle.”
—MARK SISSON, AUTHOR OF THE PRIMAL BLUEPRINT AND PUBLISHER OF MARKSDAILYAPPLE.COM
“As a how-to guide, this book contains everything you may need to know. Brimming with straightforward strategies anyone can use to overcome the key fears associated with becoming the Strongest Version of Yourself and dominating live.”
—ELLIOTT HULSE, OWNER OF WORLD-FAMOUS STRENGTH CAMP GYM
“If I could have a personal coach training me to get bigger each day, I’d want Vince Del Monte by my side. Since we live in different countries, this is the next best thing! Use this book as your personal coach to put on healthy size that lasts!”
—LEWIS HOWES, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND HOST OF “THE SCHOOL OF GREATNESS” PODCAST
“Getting bigger isn’t always easy, but Vince’s book will get you off to a great start.”
—ARMI LEGGE, FOUNDER OF EVIDENCEMAG.COM
“Vince is known worldwide as ‘the skinny guy savior’ and for good reason. For years, he’s helped hundreds of thousands of men not only build the body of their dreams but (perhaps more importantly) has also empowered them to live large. Vince is more than just a ripped body. And this book is a reflection of that. Not only will it show you how to build muscle (even if you think you’re doomed with skinny genes) but it will show you how to be best man you can be in all areas of your life. If you’re a man, this is a must-read.”
—YURI ELKAIM, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ALL-DAY ENERGY DIET AND THE ALL-DAY FAT-BURNING DIET
“Vince writes in an engaging, conversational style that doesn’t undersell the difficulty of adding 30 pounds of muscle, but provides all the tools to make it happen. Living Large is a solid introduction to building a solid physique.”
—LOU SCHULER, COAUTHOR OF THE NEW RULES OF LIFTING SERIES
“Frankly, it doesn’t matter how much muscle you build with Vince’s advice, whether it’s 30 pounds in 30 weeks or just the extra 10 you need for the perfect body. . . . That pales in comparison to what you will REALLY get from the book, and that’s the confidence and attitude you need to Live Large, get the girl of your dreams, and leave the legacy for your life. That is his true gift to you. Vince has long been a mentor and role model to me, and I highly recommend you make him the top one in your life today, too.”
—CRAIG BALLANTYNE, AUTHOR OF THE PERFECT DAY FORMULA
“I’ve known Vince for over a decade . . . and he is definitely not a fitness meathead. He’s a husband, father of two, and extremely successful guy who uses his physical accomplishments of living large inside the gym to inspire others to live large outside of the gym. Vince shows that muscle can be the ‘silver bullet’ to getting whatever else you want in life . . . whether it be a career, relationship, or lifestyle enhancement . . . and this is the ultimate guide to show you exactly how to do just that.”
—BEN GREENFIELD, AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER BEYOND TRAINING: MASTERING ENDURANCE, HEALTH, & LIFE
“I have known Vince for a period of over 5 years. In that time I have been continually amazed at the thoroughness of Vince’s approach to building muscle. Rather than use old-school bro science, Vince is willing to delve into actual science first and then create a program from this. Using the perfect mixture of personal experience and research, Vince has created a groundbreaking new book that is virtually fail-proof. The reason I say that is because it is designed to be flexible to your needs and your genetic makeup. I fully endorse this book!”
—DR. JACOB WILSON, CEO OF THE APPLIED SCIENCE AND PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE
“For nearly 30 years, I’ve been in the ‘muscle game.’ The last 15 I’ve had the joy of watching Vince grow from a skinny kid, eager to learn, to the hulking, strong, wise master teacher of the muscle game he is. In your own quest for the perfect physique you will be sent down many dead-end roads by wanna-be gurus. Please, spare yourself the wasted years and money and grab this intelligent guide to muscle and a full strength life. When Vince speaks, listen. For he speaks the truth earned in the trenches, with blood, sweat and iron.”
—SHAWN PHILLIPS, “THE PHILOSOPHER OF FIT” AND AUTHOR OF STRENGTH FOR LIFE AND ABSOLUTION
“When it comes to health and fitness, Vince Del Monte is a forward thinker. Vince knows what it takes to keep the body healthy and allow you to train at a high level. Through his thought process, Vince prepares clients to optimize their fitness goals. Utilizing the components of exercise and recovery discussed in Living Large will enable you the opportunity to maximize your health gains.”
—GREG ROSKOPF, DEVELOPER AND FOUNDER OF MUSCLE ACTIVATION TECHNIQUES
“Living Large is one of the few books I’ve seen on gaining solid development that not only provides a detailed workout program, exercises, and meal plans, but also really digs deep into the actual mindset that will produce an excellent physique, which is in line with most of my own writings as well. (I especially liked the section ‘Focus on Habits, Not Outcomes.’) In its discussion of the workout program, the book focuses on going beyond moving the weight from point A to point B, but also on getting the most out of every rep of every exercise. In short, this is a book from someone who has put in his time in the weight room, and who respects both the art and the science of bodybuilding.”
—SCOTT ABEL, AUTHOR OF THE HARDGAINER SOLUTION
“Vince Del Monte is the ultimate coach for that special breed of people who are willing to take a no-nonsense approach to their training and life. This book simply delivers! For anyone who has been wasting their time in the gym and wants everything to build muscle in one spot, this is it. You’re going to get the 30-week DTS muscle-building program and much more and how to execute every single rep for maximum results! The best part? The Living Large principles are timeless.”
