My favorite Vince Gironda story: While I training in Vince’s Gym I observed, Vince had approached someone who was resting between sets. Vince asked him, “what are you doing?”
The Sadness of Larry Scott Mr Olympia
I was at the Little America Hotel sitting at the table with Larry and others when he received news of his son Derek’s accident.
For Larry Scott The Legend I’m Ready To Shed A Tear
I was very lucky enough to get to know Larry Scott, the first Mr Olympia, him from 1990-1992. I happened to be stationed at Hill Air Force Base and vowed to see Larry Scott in the flesh.
Dick Palmer and Vince’s Gym
Dick is the only non-famous guy who I’ve encountered who has shed some light on Vince Gironda and Vince’s ways.
Ted Cohn on Vince Gironda
I worked out at Vince’s in 1964. Larry Scott was hitting it hard. Clint Eastwood showed up and Larry Parks made an appearance. Vince was not happy seeing me do sit-ups. He told me to do crunches and I have been doing them ever since.
Vince Gironda Never Won A Contest
Hear from Ron Kosloff on why Vince was light years ahead of his peers and turned out more champions than any other trainer.
The Truth Behind Vince Gironda’s Death
Vince Gironda’s death has always been a mystery, but Gene Mozee spoke to his wife immediately after he died and recounts the truth.
Vince Gironda Was Cocky In High School!
My grandma went to high school with Vince, she said he was cocky back then!…
Clint Eastwood Aged Badly Says Vince Gironda
Vince Gironda called Clint Eastwood a “Two Beer Cowboy”, two beers & he howled at the moon!
Calf Training By Vince Gironda
If any single muscle rates as the least developed of all muscles among all bodybuilders — it’s the calf. Stubborn and difficult to develop, it requires special attention; it must be bombed into growth.