need more specialists and fewer ‘jacks of all trades.’ Most fitness plans lack the focus needed for body transformation. Living Large is a realistic plan on a realistic schedule for real results that last. No false hype or 4-week promises. Vince uses the best equation: hard work + great plans that work.”
—ADAM BORNSTEIN, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND FOUNDER OF BORN FITNESS
“Living Large is a concise, step-by-step process that will help the hardgainer build muscle. The training and eating programs are easy to follow and there are a ton of useful tips and tricks to ensure your success.”
—DR. KEN KINAKIN DC, CSCS, FOUNDER OF THE SOCIETY OF WEIGHT-TRAINING INJURY SPECIALISTS
“Vince Del Monte’s Living Large is one of the absolute best books I have ever read on gaining muscle. Vince maps the entire process out in a series of simple-to-follow methods and techniques that will help any person achieve serious gains in the fastest time possible. I only wish I had this valuable resource when I was starting out! If you want a no-BS approach to transforming your body, this is it.”
—BRUCE KRAHN, AUTHOR OF TROUBLE SPOT FAT LOSS AND THE FAT-FIGHTER DIET
“If you’re scrawny, you need to read this book, the info is out-of-this-world good. The real gem, however, is in Vince’s approach to life and the mind-set required to ‘live large.’ When you get a chance to get into the mind of someone like Vince, take it. It’s an awesome read, a rite of passage for any skinny on his way to big things.”
—CHAD HOWSE, AUTHOR OF THE MAN DIET
“A genuine advantage for any guy serious about gaining his first 30 pounds of muscle. Living Large would have saved me years of frustration as a scrawny hardgainer.”
—SCOTT TOUSIGNANT, CREATOR OF METABOLIC MASTERPIECE
“If you’re a skinny guy looking to build muscle, this book is going to be your new best friend . . . your roadmap to serious muscle and strength and the body you want. Vince has done a phenomenal job not only with the physical aspect of training for muscle growth, but the all-important mental aspect as well (which honestly, can be even harder to master than the physical). Get this book, follow the step-by-step program, and succeed.”
—NICK NILSSON, CREATOR OF MAD SCIENTIST MUSCLE
“Vince truly brings exceptional passion, knowledge, and motivation to the table in this book. Vince has spent years learning from and surrounding himself with the top experts in the field in regards to exercise, nutrition, and supplementation. He has been able to marry both the science and practical application into one piece. Vince doesn’t just talk the talk but he walks the walk and pushes himself each and every day to be better and live larger. This book is a gem to be treasured and a must to share with friends and family.”
—RYAN LOWERY, PRESIDENT OF THE APPLIED SCIENCE AND PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE
“If there’s a unifying characteristic of Vince’s decade’s worth of articles on Bodybuilding.com, it is that he consistently overdelivers. Living Large continues the trend. The programming is rock solid, Vince’s perspective is spot-on, and you get to eat the egg yolks. What more do you want? This is how you’ll grow.”
—NICK COLLIAS, DEPUTY EDITOR OF BODYBUILDING.COM
“I LOVE it when I come across powerfully effective fitness advice that comes from an amazing person oozing tremendous energy—who is also successful in all areas of life. That’s when you KNOW you’ll be able to actually follow through with everything you learn and use it forever. Vince Del Monte’s Living Large is a welcomed and much-needed source of information in this world filled with impractical advice from fitness extremists who only think about their bodies all day long.”
—SKIP LA COUR, SIX-TIME NATIONAL DRUG-FREE BODYBUILDING CHAMPION AND SUCCESS COACH
“Vince Del Monte has incredibly rare talent: he makes a complex process simple to understand without trying to trick the reader into thinking it’ll be simple to achieve. All the while, he provides the tools necessary to shorten the learning curve and build an impressive body in record time. Living Large is a masterwork of knowledge, insight, and balance; one that will easily earn a place in the library of any training enthusiast, from gym newbies to seasoned fitness pro.”
—JOHN ROMANIELLO, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ENGINEERING THE ALPHA
“Vince Del Monte has created a very solid resource with the release of his book Living Large. He blends a good amount of evidence-based science, with real world, in-the-gym training advice. If you read this book, you are sure to walk away with some great takeaways.”
—GREGORY O’GALLAGHER, FOUNDER OF KINOBODY.COM
“Vince Del Monte is a man who practices what he preaches! I have known Vince for many years and what I love about him is that he lives what he speaks and writes about; he was the skinny kid who was treated poorly and who knows, first hand, just how it can negatively affect a man’s life. . . . As a fellow published author of over 30 books and 2 million copies sold, I applaud Vince and his obvious passion for wanting to truly help men become their very best. I don’t typically ever endorse other writers, simply because I never know if they are the ‘real deal’ and don’t want my name attached to people who are simply in it for a ‘quick fix.’ Vince has been at this for many years, has achieved tremendous success, and will be here, helping people, for years to come. Bravo on writing a wonderful book, Vince. Your book will surely help many men learn how to finally begin living LARGE!”
—JAMES VILLEPIGUE, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BODY SCULPTING BIBLE FRANCHISE
“If you want proven techniques the pros use to get results, read closely. In Living Large, you’ll learn how to harness the power of muscle damage, mechanical tension, and metabolic stress in a progressive, step-by-step program. Put these strategies to work and you’ll be a superhero in no time.”
—ABEL JAMES, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WILD DIET
“Building muscle can be one of the most challenging goals regardless of your experience level, age, or genes. What I love about Vince is his confidence to hit the reset button and rethink muscle growth. In the years that I have known Vince he has never stopped learning and never stopped educating himself— he is truly a student of muscle building. If you’re looking for a simple, smart, and strategic approach to building muscle, then don’t miss out.”
—BRAD PILON, AUTHOR OF EAT STOP EAT
“Amazing but true . . . people really did call him ‘Skinny Vinny.’ But with discipline and determination, Vince transformed himself and is living large in every way. Even more, he’s helped thousands of other guys transform themselves, too. Honestly, if you put the lessons in this book to work for you, you’ll gain muscle, confidence, and live a richer life.”
—DR. JOHN BERARDI, COFOUNDER OF PRECISION NUTRITION
“I sure do wish I had this book when I started clanging the weights as a twelve-year-old! I would have made a lot more progress in my training, prevented a lot of injuries, and saved a lot of wasted time. Vince has produced a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with Living Large and when he asked me to review it, I simply couldn’t put it down. Vince cuts through ALL of the industry BS and gives you the no-nonsense TRUTH about training hard to build muscle. No wonder they call him the ‘Skinny Guy Savior!’
