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Vince Gironda

Full Name: Vincent Anselmo Gironda

Nickname: Iron Guru

Date of Birth: November 9, 1917

Nationality: American

Profession: Bodybuilder, personal trainer, author

Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)

Major Achievements: 2nd in 1951 Mr. America

Training Philosophy: Favored full-body workouts and unorthodox training techniques, focusing on isolation exercises.

Nutrition Philosophy: Promoted a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet including beef, eggs, and milk.

Supplement Stack: Desiccated liver tablets, amino acids, kelp tablets, Vitamin C, and raw glandulars.

Vince Gironda

Quote: "We're not weightlifters, we're bodybuilders."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1949Pro Mr CaliforniaBodybuilding4th
1950Pro Mr USABodybuildingtied for 4th
1951Pro Mr AmericaBodybuilding2nd
1957Pro Mr USABodybuilding3rd
1962Nabba Pro Mr. UniverseClass 22nd

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