Q&A WITH POWERLIFTING LEGEND VINCE ANELLO

[big L dawg]

[smaul]

I had my Biggest success with negative accentuated deadlifts.

Is this not dangerous for your back, seems like this would put a lot off stress on the vertebrae on the way down?

[vince anello]

By  tensing the lats and back muscles on the negative it puts the spine in a better position on start of  pull.More chance of injury to spine at start of pull when muscles are relaxed and suddenly tensed.I used to always tense the muscles at start of pull.I also similated a negative in getting in position(SEE MY 810 pull in Perth)


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[big L dawg]

What Federation was Jackie in?

Jackie was is in NASA federation.he got 710lbs at 220bodyweight.and today he got 673lbs.didn't catch his weight today but I think he was lighter.he did not hold the world record.just the American record.

[big L dawg]

Jackie was is in NASA federation.he got 710lbs at 220bodyweight.and today he got 673lbs.didn't catch his weight today but I think he was lighter.he did not hold the world record.just the American record.

they got nothing on you man.lifting raw like you was.

[vince anello]

Jackie was is in NASA federation.he got 710lbs at 220bodyweight.and today he got 673lbs.didn't catch his weight today but I think he was lighter.he did not hold the world record.just the American record.

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710 is  Impressive Pull!!!An American Record is an American Record is Quite an Accomplishment!!!

[burn2live]

Vince, seeing as you're such a huge deadlifter I'm sure lower back injuries came with the territory. Any advice on how to rehab a lower back injury and bring it back to full strength?

[vince anello]

I had chiropractic adjustments every week!!!

[burn2live]

I had chiropractic adjustments every week!!!

Thanks for the quick reply! 

Wow, that's very frequent. I've had the luck of finding a great osteopath called Brian Jackson, recommended to me by Jamie Burke, a GPC lifter, not sure if you've heard of him? Going to see Brian again tomorrow. The difference I've felt is unbelievable!

You still training hard these days?

[vince anello]

Just Staying in shape.My competitive Days are over.

[Geo]

Just Staying in shape.My competitive Days are over.

if ya don't mind me asking,what kind of numbers are you working with these days ?

[vince anello]

Nothin Big Just Bodybuilding.

[big L dawg]

haha...  got the exact set of weights.they were my first one's had um since I was fifteen.some were filled with concrete some with sand.man that takes me back.I gained 50lbs with that first set of weights...ah the good times ..hey Vince were you lay your head at these days?you still in Cleveland?

[vince anello]

Strongsville.

[The_Iron_Disciple]

Man, I just noticed that Vince Anello joined GetBig ! Man, am I dense ! I only got one thing to say to you, Mr. Anello ... I'M NOT WORTHY ! I'M NOT WORTHY ! It is an absolute honor to have a Powerlifting legend like yourself on this forum ! It's funny because I actually have the book, " Inside Powerlifting " sitting right next to me ! LOL ! I do have some questions pertaining to Diet, Training, etc. ... however, Mr. Anello ... I sure would LOVE to hear some stories if you have them ! Welcome to GetBig, sir ... I hope your stay here is wonderful !


P.S - Man, you really made those Deadlift attempts looks so easy !

[vince anello]

Thank  You for the Kind Words My Friend!!!

[Mesomorph79]

Hey Vince!  I'm new to GetBig and would love some advice on powerlifting.  I've always trained like a bodybuilder and would like to increase my deadlift numbers.  What is a good routine for someone who currently does 365x5 in the deadlift and would like to increase it a smuch as I can in the next 6 months.  Thanks!

[vince anello]

Power Cycle

[Mesomorph79]

Thanks for the fast reply!  I'm going to try out this routine and I'll keep you posted.  Thanks again!