Living Large: The Skinny Guy's Guide to No-Nonsense Muscle Building

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Living Large: The Skinny Guy's Guide to No-Nonsense Muscle Building
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Vince Del Monte
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 194
Category/GenreFitness and diet
ISBN/Barcode 9781941631829
ClassificationsDewey:613.70811
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher BenBella Books
Imprint BenBella Books
Publication Date 18 October 2016
Publication Country United States

Description

Skinny guys! If you've ever wanted to easily pack 30 pounds of rock-solid, shredded muscle - without dangerous bodybuilding drugs, expensive supplements, and long hours in the gym, then you must read this book. In Living Large, Del Monte shares his foolproof and no-nonsense plan for insane muscle gain. His revolutionary program primes your body and mind to pack on your first 30 pounds of muscle in only 30 weeks, with minimal gym time and virtually no fat. He even includes customized, easy-to-follow meal plans to optimally fuel your specific body type, whether you're ultra-skinny, "skinny fat," or starting off a little chubby. In Living Large, you'll find: - The number-one secret to achieving constant and never-ending progress - 5 "Always True" training and nutrition principles - 3 scientifically supported mechanisms of rapid muscle growth - A killer 18-week step-by-step workout program with three phases - 4 supplements that actually work - Full-color photo-illustrated exercise guide with Vince's tips for maximum effectiveness Don't waste HUNDREDS of hours and THOUSANDS of dollars with no results. Stop limiting yourself and start living large.

Author Biography

Fitness guru Vince Del Monte been coined "The Skinny Guy Savior." He earned this name by dedicating his life to transforming the lives of the skinny, scrawny guys, as well as skinny girls, and helping them become healthier, fitter, and more confident in their bodies. His students transform themselves to "Live better, Look better, & Know better!" Vince has transformed thousands of lives with a perfect mix of encouragement, humor, no BS, inspiration and fun with his popular bestselling "No-Nonsense Muscle Building" system. Vince was the poster boy of the "I can't gain weight or get the girl" story. He became known as "Skinny Vinny." He was 140-150 pounds at 6 feet tall, and the nickname stuck with him all through college. He tried everything to gain weight any way he could, never surpassing 149 lbs, dripping wet. Vince received an Honors Kinesiology degree from the University of Western Ontario. After college, he found a mentor who "told him to burn all of his fitness magazines and stop wasting money on supplements to gain weight." Vince's life started to change. He gained some weight, developed toned muscles, and then met the girl of his dreams--now his wife! Vince is also an award-winning WBFF Professional Fitness Model and enjoys the natural bodybuilding and fitness lifestyle. He continues to practice what he preaches to challenge himself and inspire his readers.

Reviews

"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." --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... 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