The 3 Philosophies Of Advanced Bodybuilding

A lot!

Just in the past year you’ve probably been exposed to an endless buffet of techniques, methods and philosophies from books, magazines, articles, personal trainers, the big guy in the gym and the advice of experts including myself.

To add to the buffet of information, you already know that the top training experts contradict one another in their articles and books.  To make matters worse, they often contradict themselves.

You may think I’m guilty too.  If you take my advice out of context then yes, it’ll appear I’m guilty too.

I’ll explain the context part in a moment.

We could spend all day (in the literal sense of the word) and ramble about exercise selection, reps and sets, tempos, training frequency, equipment selection, load parameters and that’s before we even start discussing nutrition and supplements.

All of this fierce debate leads to what is known as “paralysis by analysis” – a state of confusion that prevents you from doing anything!

In other words, it prevents you from getting the most important Degree of your life – a degree in G.S.D. which stands for Get Shit Down.

If You’re A Beginner…

If you’re recently new to the world of bodybuilding, lifting weights and eating big, you’re in luck – I already wrote a complete muscle course for you and it’s called No Nonsense Muscle Building.  This book will save you years of unnecessary frustration.  Make it the last book you read in 2009 or the first book you read in 2010.

Side note: I consider you in an intermediate trainer if you have 1-4 years of consistent training experience and I consider you an advanced trainer if you more than 4 years of consistent training experience.  In my definition, to be advanced you must have a physique that resembles above average. I have a friend who has been running the same 5 km loop 5-days a week for the past 5-years but that does not make her an advanced runner because she’s moving at a snails pace.  To be intermediate or advanced, you must have an above average physique.  Let’s put it this way.  If we met in the streets I would know that you work out based on your physique. I would not think, “I wonder if he works out…!”

If You Have Intermediate Or Advanced Experience…

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It’s Not Your Fault You’ve Hit A Plateau

A few quick housekeeping items:

1. I hope you had a relaxing and memorable Christmas with your family and friends.

2. THANK YOU for telling me why want something beyond the norm!  To date we’ve had 269 comments and if you have not shared why you personally want to look like something greater in 2010, click here, to share.  You can also get inspired by my most serious readers.

3. In 6-days, I’ll be launching my latest masterpiece called Maximize Your Muscle. It includes advanced muscle routines and exclusive coaching to blow beyond your genetic potential.  It will be released on Monday January 4th and I highly recommend you let me take care of your muscle and nutrition goals for 2010.

Onto today’s latest post… It’s Not Your Fault You Hit A Plateau and then I have another question for you… Lets get started:

You May Have Hit A Plateau Right Now But Given What You Know It Was Inevitable. Here’s Why…

In fact, you had no other option but to plateau!

Please, don’t blame yourself for an extra second.

Research and science geeks claim: “It’s an unavoidable condition…” or “Everyone hits a plateau eventually…”

I agree with the nerds.

Catching a plateau is like catching a virus – eventually it’s your turn.

At some point your gains have slowed – and you’re just like 99% of the rest of the world, myself included.

So congratulations… you’re normal!

But who wants to be “normal” anyway? You don’t want to look like a “normal” guy—you want to look like something greater.

Well, you’re probably thinking how amazing it would be to blast through that plateau and go beyond — WAY BEYOND – your genetic potential.

If you have ever wanted an awe-inspiring one-of-a-kind body, well that’s normal too.

That’s right: it’s normal to want something beyond the norm.

Don’t believe me?  Check out the 269 plus comments we had last week.

Do Yourself A Favor And Keep Reading If You’re Ready To Slap Your Genetics In The Face…

…and only if you CAN deal with jealous “gym buddies” and family members shocked by your ripped “photo-shoot-ready” physique… Why?  Because on January 4th you’ll be given the keys to unlock this body.

Whether you have average or crappy genetics, developing a world-class physique and being the “talk of the town” may feel like a pipe dream…

…but a dream that certainly never dies as you’re always training hard and eating right – holding out hope that someone will come along and bail you out – providing the necessary help you need to make it possible to get that perfect body you so desperately strive for…

Sadly until this point, attempting to build a body completely ripped with layers upon layers of thick, dense muscle mass meant dabbling in illegal anabolic steroids or expensive Growth Hormone that will screw up your body in the long run and drain your back account.

Especially since poorly-designed programs have the plateau built right into it! I’ll explain that tomorrow… but for now:

95% Of Programs You’ve Tried Have The Plateau Built Right Into The Program!

How do I know this?

You see… unlike all those self-proclaimed fitness gurus you run into online, my programs come backed by science and REAL WORLD experience.

In 2002, I received my Kinesiology degree from the University of Western Ontario. Not some bogus online diploma mill or liberal arts degree. And it’s much more than your gyms own trainer certification program, which are nothing more than a weekend course followed by their photo being pasted on the gym wall.

The science of Kinesiology is more than a fancy word, but rather it is a critical science of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and lots of other boring academic subjects.  It’s a real University in London, Ontario, world-renowned for their cutting edge teaching on the special science of maximizing your genetic potential, accelerating metabolism and optimizing your growth hormones.

You may have flunked science in High School or not pursued a health and science degree which is cool but if you really want to know why you’ve plateaued, and why your body isn’t growing as quickly — or at all – you’ve got to know how your body really works.

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Why Do You Want Something Beyond The Norm?

Continuing on the theme of blow beyond your genetic potential and betraying the impossible, today we’ll discuss the following:

Why Do You Want To Look Like Something Greater Than The Norm?

Warning:

TODAY’S POST IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY.

The question I want you to ask yourself today may only be for the top 1-2% of my readers who are really serious.

The top 1-2% that are not trying to hit their genetic potential… but blow beyond it and take their gains to a whole new level!

This question is not for people who feel guilty about investing time into their body or away from their family.

This question is not for people who sporadically workout or rejoin the gym off and on.

This is not for you if show up late, slide out early, cheat your rep counts and hold anything back.

This is not for you if you’ve bought one of my programs and not even started yet. (Go start it today)

Let’s put it this way: This is not for you if you just can’t get your shit together.

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Is It Impossible To Grow Beyond Your Genetic Potential?

My question for you to ponder and discuss today, “Is it impossible to grow beyond your genetic potential?”

Even the “gurus” say, “It’s impossible to grow beyond your genetic potential…”

Well, I’m In The Business Of Doing The Impossible!

I’ve been in the transformation business for eight years and helped over 20,000 people in 120 different countries go from scrawny-to-brawny, regular-to-ripped and flabby-to-firm.

My most successful students were always told that a jaw-dropping physique was impossible for them. Don’t believe me?  Click here to look a look at a small handful of success stories to see how some of them turned after sticking with me and following my advice.

Today’s email was inspired by an email I get over-and-over and my response will reveal why I’ve been successful at being in the business of doing the impossible.

“Vince, there are a lot genetic factors that hold people back, stuff that’s beyond training and nutrition.  Things like recovery capacity, anatomy (muscle  attachments), muscle fiber type makeup, circulation, nervous system, bone structure, hormonal capacity, insulin sensitivity, mental factors, that kind  of thing. What’s your mindset and philosophy to the entire genetic limit debate?”

First off, I don’t debate.  I learn from doing.  Now to your question…

Many muscle “gurus” would actually entertain and analyze each of the genetic factors just listed but since I’m a no nonsense guy you’re not going to get a scientific reply from me.

Not because I don’t know the science but because I don’t see the point!

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Attention: Bodybuilders Sick Of Being Stuck In A Rut

Attention To Bodybuilders Sick Of Being Stuck In A Rut…

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and said, “Why am I not growing fast enough?” or “Why have I stopped growing even though I’m training my butt off?” then the next 2 weeks (plus the rest of 2010) is completely dedicated to YOU.

On January 4th, 2010, I’ll be releasing my brand new masterpiece – Blow Beyond Your Genetic Potential.  It’s been a project I’ve been creating for you for the past 12 months and it’s 2-weeks away.  It’s the same system that has helped me climb from 190-lbs (which was my old plateau) to 210-lbs this past 2-years.

Note: Blow Beyond Your Genetic Potential is primarily geared towards intermediate and advanced bodybuilders.  Stay involved in the conversation if you’re goals are fat burning or you’re a beginner because this information will help you maximize 2010 either way.

Please take a moment to read the personal message I’ve written to you and then I have a personal question for YOU that needs a response before midnight tonight.  You’ll see a big red headline that says “What Are Your Options?”

I want to know what you think your #1 option is for blowing BEYOND your genetic potential for muscle growth (and fat burning) in 2010.   How do you plan on making 2010 better than 2009?

Monday, December 21, 2009 11:01 am EST

FROM: the home office of Fitness Author & Fitness Model Champ, Vince Del Monte
TO: All intermediate and advanced bodybuilders sick of being stuck in a rut.

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