An Interview with Bench Press Specialist - Vincent Dizenzo
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An Interview with Bench Press Specialist
- Vincent Dizenzo

Vincent recently made the decision to lose body weight and compete in the 242-lb weight class. You read that right - from a superheavyweight to a lean, mean, 242-lb lifter! In this interview, we cover the why and the how and also what his plans are for the future!

By: Chris Mason Added: Sept 7th, 2010
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    Super Moderator chris mason's Avatar
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    Phil Harrington and Laura Phelps lift huge this weekend!!!

    Phil bumped his own 181 lb record squat to 905 lbs!!!

    Laura had a 10X body weight total of 1650 lbs at 165 lbs!!!

    WOW!

    Great work by team AtLarge!


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    WOW! Congrats to the both of them.
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    They both were awesome!!!!!
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    Wait...I'm sorry. But, does that say 181 to 905? God damn. I really think I need to start getting At Large's supplements. :evillaugh

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    Awesome job Phil and Laura.. I hope they post their success on a thread..

    Anyone got any pics or videos of their efforts??
    What show were they at?

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    Rediculous, 10x bodyweight total? Never knew something so pretty could be so strong. scary

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    Quote Originally Posted by PhilsterT
    Wait...I'm sorry. But, does that say 181 to 905? God damn. I really think I need to start getting At Large's supplements. :evillaugh
    It means he squatted 905 while weighing 181.



    Great job Phil and Laura!!
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    I agree with Anthony there aren't many poeple who can squat 181 the next day then 905. ThOSE ARE CRAZY lifts bTW.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nik00117
    I agree with Anthony there aren't many poeple who can squat 181 the next day then 905. ThOSE ARE CRAZY lifts bTW.

    No, no, you misunderstand. It means he squatted 905 lbs while weighing 181 lbs in body weight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chris mason
    No, no, you misunderstand. It means he squatted 905 lbs while weighing 181 lbs in body weight.

    Chris

    And it is an awesome feat! Congrats to the both of you.
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    congrats too both phil and laura!!!!

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    wowowowow, that 905 squat would be amazing for anyone ever, but at 181 that is just silly

    but what is strange is I think I am even mroe impresse with that 1650 total, she has to be the only person to ever do that for a women

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    Thank you so much everyone! I just want to thank Chris and everyone at AtLarge for making such awesome products! Couldn't have done it without them!!

    The meet was Saturday in Middletown, Ohio. At a bodyweight of 164.6 I went 725 in the squat, 415 in the bench, and 510 in the deadlift, 1650 total. 1st American woman to ever total 10x bodyweight. It was an awesome meet, fun, and catered to the lifter! I wasn't feeling the greatest at this meet and didn't hit the numbers I was expecting so, look for an even bigger total in November! ; )

    Thank you so much to everyone for your support and encouragement! I truly appreciate it!

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    Those lifts are absolutely mind blowing Laura! What are your goals for November?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Risk10k
    Those lifts are absolutely mind blowing Laura! What are your goals for November?
    Thank you very much! In November, I hope to go mid 7's for squat, mid 4's for bench, and closer to mid 5's for deadlift.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Laura Phelps
    Thank you so much everyone! I just want to thank Chris and everyone at AtLarge for making such awesome products! Couldn't have done it without them!!

    The meet was Saturday in Middletown, Ohio. At a bodyweight of 164.6 I went 725 in the squat, 415 in the bench, and 510 in the deadlift, 1650 total. 1st American woman to ever total 10x bodyweight. It was an awesome meet, fun, and catered to the lifter! I wasn't feeling the greatest at this meet and didn't hit the numbers I was expecting so, look for an even bigger total in November! ; )

    Thank you so much to everyone for your support and encouragement! I truly appreciate it!
    Outstanding! I could never understand how could a woman be so strong! I admire you, congratulations, this is great motivation for all of us, weaker men...lol

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    Sorry this is late, but way to go Laura!!! You are absolutely amazing! Will you be coming out to NY for the WPC Worlds? It would be awesome to see you again!!

    Stay strong girl!

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    Thank you so much Kathy!!! It is so great to hear from you! I will definitely be in New York, although I wont be lifting. So it will be fun to just hang out! How's your training going?? Good, I hope! And "MrsBobbyFields"???? Does this mean you guys got married? If so, CONGRATS!! You guys are so cute! : )

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    He keeps referring to me as his wife everywhere we go, that's what they call me now...LOL! We'll be tying the knot in October next year.

    Training is much better now that the shoulder has healed up some.

    That will be awesome to see you guys there. We're not lifting, but definitely hanging out. We'll have some fun on Metal Militia's stomping grounds!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Westsidemonster
    Outstanding! I could never understand how could a woman be so strong! I admire you, congratulations, this is great motivation for all of us, weaker men...lol
    I still have a hard time understanding why so many women are so weak. I certainly hope we're seeing a trend here. Congrats Laura, you are now an inspiration to everyone, irrespective of gender.

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    Very impressive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Laura Phelps
    1st American woman to ever total 10x bodyweight.
    incredible, congrats
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    holy cow.

    not to take anything away from a 905 at 181,but DAMN..those numbers for Laura Phelps are MIND BLOWING...
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    Not to take away from laura, but becca swanson totals 2050

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