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Vince Gironda was born in Bronx, NY. When Vince was still very young, his family moved to Los Angeles when his father, a stuntman, got offered work in the upcoming Ben Hur film. Vince also tried working as a stuntman for a while, but then he found a picture of the great John Grimek, and began working out with weights at 22 years old.

Vince Gironda

Born November 9th, 1917
Died October 18th, 1997

Vince Gironda's bodybuilding contest history includes:

1951 Pro Mr. America 2nd
1956 Mr. USA Did Not Place
1957 Mr. USA 3rd
1962 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe Short, 2nd

Vince's physique was ahead of it's time as far as being very lean and ripped, and for this reason he never came in first place - because in those days only big, bulky and smooth men won bodybuilding contests. But, most people today would rather look like Vince then the bodybuilders who placed above him all those years ago.

Vince Gironda Bodybuilder

Vince seems to be saying
"Follow my methods and get ripped like me!"

Vince Gironda Trainer

Vince was was the trainer to the stars (bodybuilders, movie and television stars), at his famous Vince's Gym in Studio City, California which he ran from 1948 to 1997.

Vince Gironda's Courses

Vince wrote many training and nutrition courses including: Blueprint For The Bodybuilder, Vince's First Workout Bulletin, Vince's Six Week Bulk Course, Secrets Of Definition, 6 Week Abdominal Course, A Muscle Has Four Sides, etc.

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He also coauthored the book Unleashing the Wild Physique with Robert Kennedy of MuscleMag International.

Sadly, Vince's book and courses are out of print and very hard to find.

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