21 Day Fast Mass Building Review (Vince Delmonte; Lee Hayward)

A Review of the 21 Day Fast Mass Building Program (Vince Delmonte and Lee Hayward).

It’s time for me to review Vince Delmonte’s latest program. Before I do, let me tell you a little about the authors/creators.

Vince Delmonte is a former 150lb long distance runner who transformed his physique into a 190lb Canadian fitness model champion. He is the creator of No-Nonsense Muscle Building, which has been my #1 selling bodybuilding program on this blog (note: this is the program I’d recommend if you are still a beginner).

Vince Delmonte

Lee Hayward started training with weights in 1990. He was immediately hooked and started training for bodybuilding competitions. One problem he faced was a vicious cycle of getting too chubby, then having to cut too much weight for competitions. 21 Day Fast Mass Building is based on what he learned through trial and error.

Now let’s talk about what you get with the program:

Part 1: 21 Day Fast Mass Building Manual—this e-book gives you some background information and explains the basic, overall premise of the program. It’s well-written and has some pretty fascinating studies/research to back up the author’s points (a little later I’ll fill you in on how the program works).

Part 2: The 21-Day Muscle Power Nutrition Plans—this is important because nutrition/diet are absolutely crucial for making this work.

Part 3-5: The DVD’s
Part 3: The 21-Day Fitness Model Physique 4-Hour Workout DVD
Part 4: The 21-Day Muscle Model Physique 4-Hour Workout DVD
Part 5: The 21-Day Hardcore Bodybuilder Physique 2-Hour Workout DVD

Videos are, in my opinion, one of the things that always stand out with anything Vince Delmonte does.  This program is loaded with them--around 12 hours of footage.  It’s always motivating to watch them and feel like you are right there in the gym with them.

Part 6: The Printable Workout Sheets and Training Log—as the name implies, these sheets just allow you to print something out so you can journal your progress.

Part 7: Flip On The Anabolic Switch Supplement Rituals—this is the prescribed supplementation plan. It’s my least favorite part of the program (more on that later).

Part 8: The Test Groups Secrets Audio Interrogation—an interview with trainees who have gone through the program.

Part 9: Pre-Program Quick Start Check List—a quick guide to what you’ll need to get started.

Part 10: The Exercise Description Guide—pretty self-explanatory. You probably already know most of the exercises (or could just look them up on youtube), but it’s also nice to have an offline guide.

How 21 Day Fast Mass Building Works:

Here’s the basic premise behind the program: our body quickly adapts to whatever we do—training and nutrition.

We tend to lose the most fat, for example, in the first few weeks of dieting. The body then adjusts and the fat loss slows down.

The same is true for gaining muscle after a calorie restriction—hormones are primed to build muscle for a short period of time, but then the body eventually adjusts. After that you are more likely to put on fat.

This program is designed to take advantage of this by cycling your training and (more importantly nutrition). You’ll go on a calorie-restricted diet for a set period of time, followed by a positive calorie balance.

Is this premise sound? Yes. These e-books are well researched, and I’ve experienced similar results when dieting.  Bodybuilders have been using these principles for years to get lean for competition and to add muscle in the "off season." 

One Thing I Didn’t Like:

I am a minimalist when it comes to supplements: creatine monohydrate, protein powder, fish oil, and a (generic) multivitamin are about all I ever use.  The Flip On The Anabolic Switch Supplement Rituals recommends some things I just don’t believe in (BCAA’s, Glutamine, etc). I would advise you to stick to the very basics on supplements and don’t worry with the “supplement rituals.”

Is this program right for you? Here are two questions that will help:

1. Do you already have a few years of training under your belt? I don’t think this is a program for beginners—it is more of an intermediate/advanced program.  If you are still a beginner I'd recommend No Nonsense Muscle Building.

2. Are you willing to commit to both the diet and training as prescribed in the manuals? It is doable, but it will require a complete commitment on your part. Don’t bother if you are just hoping to do a few more sets of curls and drink an extra protein shake. This is a complete program, so it requires your commitment to plan and implement it.

If you can answer “yes” to the above questions then 21 Day Fast Mass Building is definitely worth a try. Just click here to check it out.

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