Living Large. Vince Del Monte
of the highlights include a brand-new 30-week step-by-step three-phase program based on DTS Training—the most scientific, most strategic, and simplest way to build life-changing muscle. It includes a complete set of simple, no-nonsense meal plans that eliminate all the nutritional guesswork. It tells you the only four supplements to consider if you desire to optimize your results.
As for the workouts, I won’t just show you what to do in the gym but how to do it. This is the first and only book that teaches you what to think when moving a weight from point A to point B, along with the most biomechanically effective cues.
I’ll expose how the bodybuilding industry has been scamming you out of your time and money, so you’ll no longer be a casualty of misinformation, and you will learn the bottom-line truth about gaining weight and building lean muscle the no-nonsense way.
By purchasing this book, you’ve put your trust in me as your coach. I know you’re busy and a lot of things are fighting for your attention. The most valuable things I can ask from you are your time and attention. I respect that above anything else, and I promise not to waste it. I understand that, even though there is no one out there purely dedicated to the skinny guy like I am, there are a ton of muscular dudes who could teach you a thing or two about building your body, so I’m honored that you’ve decided to give me your attention and spend your time with me. Here’s how this book is different than any other muscle and fitness book you have read:
1. Everything Is Backed by Science
There was a period when I was uploading so much content that people started to challenge the quality. I started hearing people call me a “bro-scientist” online.
At first, I wrote them off as “haters,” but as I did some further research, I realized I hadn’t done my due diligence, and I was doing my audience a disservice. I have some of my biggest critics to thank for inspiring me to go to a “quality vs. quantity” model when it comes to sharing content on my blog, Facebook page, newsletter, and YouTube channel.
I wrote this book with the most evidence-based science guys in mind. I want them to be able to read this book and say, “This is really good.”
Any claim I make is backed with a reference, so you can be sure nothing I am saying is simply my opinion or pulled out of my rear.
2. Everything Is Backed by Gains
Based on what I said above, you may wonder if I only follow the science. Absolutely not. Effective bodybuilding involves art and science, but frankly, it is more of an art. Don’t blindly conform everything you do to the latest study because scientific conclusions do not always meet the needs of the individual. I have adopted or discarded all of my approaches based on a combination of personal experience, clients’ experiences, and the scientific data available. Use the science as a starting point, but then use your intuition and modify the program based on what works for you. Don’t be afraid to conduct your own personal experiments. Test, tweak, and optimize. You don’t need a study to justify every single action. All that matters is that you take action every day, keep what works for you, and throw away what doesn’t.
3. I Don’t Just Teach This Stuff, I Live and Breathe It
There are a ton of people teaching muscle, fitness, and fat loss whom I call “me-too experts.” That means they are not saying anything different or bringing anything new. They are repackaging the same old material you’ve heard a million times already in a sexier way or with a new hook. And they don’t always practice what they teach. They have a lukewarm passion for fitness but a burning passion for profits and cashing in on people’s fears and insecurities. I’m here to do something about that. My goal is to be your go-to resource when it comes to building muscle without the foolishness or fearmongering. If someone pulled the plug on the Internet tomorrow, you would still find me in the gym grinding away.
4. I Don’t Just Learn from the Internet; I Rub Shoulders with Real Experts
Warning: the majority of the information you read online is bad information. If you’re constantly adopting your strategies from things you learned from headlines and fitness marketing, you’ll always struggle. I want to help you avoid “shiny object syndrome” and keep you focused on easy-to-understand and quick-to-implement advice that works.
5. I Cut Straight to the Chase . . . No-Nonsense Style
I wanted to write a book that gives you advice you can follow right now and see a result right after you apply it. I included the word “no-nonsense” in the subtitle of my book, so I’d have to live up to it. A fitness book should contain clear marching orders with no fluff. It should inspire and motivate. It should help you believe in your ability. It should be easy to toss in your gym bag and bring with you to workouts.
So, here’s to your new ripped and muscular physique and becoming the next Biggest Gained!
Train HARD, train SMARTER, build FASTER, and, after 30 weeks, send me your before-and-after photos, so I can celebrate with you, and I would be honored to share your story on my social media platforms.
“Nothing in business or life is more expensive than bad information.”
—GARY HALBERT
Muscle Misinformation: The Five Muscle-Building Enemies You Must Avoid
The muscle and fitness industry is full of more lies, myths, and total B.S. than nearly any industry on the planet. Some good information is getting through, but in most magazines, social media venues, and mainstream media, the information is flat-out wrong.
While there are plenty of charlatans and scammers out there, I don’t believe the majority of fitness “gurus” are intentionally lying. They are repeating lies they believe to be true. Overwhelmed with information overload, the fitness industry is becoming a case of the blind following the blind.
My duty and mission is to bust industry myths and deliver to you the most direct and efficient way to build muscle—without the nonsense or foolishness.
Let’s get started.
Naysayers—How to Deal with Them
When I started bodybuilding, my father caught me checking myself out in the mirror, admiring my newfound muscles while taking mental “selfies,” and he questioned me, “What are you doing? Are you in love with yourself? What is this sport?”
He walked away shaking his head. I felt embarrassed.
I love my father. I trust him. I respect him, and he has always encouraged me. If I’d been inclined to give up on my goal due to anyone’s opinion, my father’s would have been it.
Rather than interpret his skepticism as a reason to stop, I used it to remind myself that my building muscle needed to have a bigger purpose than just looking good. I took the gift and kept going. Naysayers come in many forms, and often there’s a grain of truth in what they say. Your job is to take the useful part of the message and discard the rest.
Some naysayers are just ignorant. Do not believe anyone who tells you that you can only have an average body. Average results come out of average knowledge and average effort. They are not destiny.
To add 30 pounds of muscle you must first obtain your own 100 percent commitment. Do not allow naysayers in any form to dissuade you. Instead, turn their doubt into your determination. Let their ignorance ignite your passion.