Thread: Kevin Levrone comeback - for real this time!

Originally Posted by 3aq|e

Yeh awesome to follow. but got a feeling he'll try to profit from this by releasing a supplements.

I bloody well hope he does!
I can't beleive he didn't sell this as a dvd!
As i mentioned earlier in this thread, i would have paid $100+ for a dvd like that.

All these so called fans over the years begging for a Levrone comeback and now when he does - "yeah i bet he's going to release a line of supplements or something that sneaky bugger...whats he upto? Trying to sell something i bet"

SO WHAT, i say!

I hope he does and so he should being the most requested thing in bodybuilding for years now, i hope he does come up with something to profit from all of this.
I would 110% support him if he did.

We had heard the rumours over the years, but that's all they were.
It seemed like there was atleast 1 or 2 every year since his retirement from bodybuilding and internet forums would get flooded with threads asking if it were true. I think we all gave our hopes up on the last rumour sometime last year.
It just wasn't happening.

But for it to actually be happening now, this is BIG. I'm calling it bigger than the Olympia for a TRUE bodybuilding fan.

Now everyone has something to pick on about all this.
"He's not natural"
"Hey watch for the supplement line that he will release from all this trying to make a profit, guys"

And...? So what!? Just let it unfold.
The Levrone comeback is happening.
This is rarer than solar eclipse - RARER!
Bodybuilding fans OWE this guy for making our dream come true, and if it is all for a release of a supplement line, you'll buy a tub of something he has on offer, won't you?
Or will you think, "what a cheap bastard, i knew he wanted something out of this!"

Yeah, well we sure got something out of this - years and years of emails and threads BEGGING for his return!
Here it is - No. Whinge, whinge, whinge.

Kinda feels like someone has taken you into their home when you have knocked on their door after being deprived of water and food for days and you get handed tap water and a loaf of bread.
You then have the nerve to ask for a glass of wine and a cooked steak!

Take it for what it is and enjoy all this!
Buy whatever it is he decides to profit from all of this (IF he does), IF YOU ARE A TRUE FAN, and say thankyou!

Yes, agreed. When I mentioned I believe he's going to make something from this, be it a suppliment reange or whatever... I never intended it to be a negative comment. You put in the hard yards, you deserve the rewards. Im so glad he's doing this, I'm loving it. I hope he puts together a DVD at the end with all the footage we haven't seen - I'll still get it. And I'll buy a tub of whatever suppliment he sells after this if not just to show my support.

Levrone Transformation, Trust

"I wanted to know what to expect with the new ingredients I’m taking, so I’ve been communicating a lot with the guy who mixed it. He’s a friend for years and I trust him. It’s hard to hear with the speaker phone but I wanted you in on the conversation. Plus, you can see my blogging station – that’s where it all happens.

I like to know EVERYTHING when it comes to what’s in my body. Here’s the deal: there’s no “diminishing factor,” or “receptor downgrade,” so I should feel the same powerful rush, pump and endurance every time. It’s a good thing because I’ll be blowing it out for legs this week. Out."

Levrone Transformation, Week 5, Legs

LEG PRESS

525 lbs (5 plates each side) x 12

615 lbs (6 plates) x 12

705 lbs (7 plates) x 12

795 lbs (8 plates) x 12

885 lbs (9 plates) x 12

975 lbs (10 plates) x 12

1,065 lbs (11 plates) x 12



HACK SQUATS

90 lbs x 6

180 lbs x 6

180 lbs x 6

270 lbs x 6

Really felt the burn on this one. Shocking the muscle is usually something bodybuilders do when they hit a plateau. I’m doing it to grow faster near the beginning of a new program – my leg muscles can handle more than the tendons right now, so the way to tear down the muscle without injury is to burn them out every other day for two weeks. We’ll see what happens.



LEG EXTENSIONS

100 x 12

110 x 12

120 x 12

120 x 12

LEG CURLS

6 sets of 120 lbs x 12

STANDING CALF RAISES

6 sets of 260 x 10



I have a tough week of leg training ahead. In addition to workouts I’ll have some other footage that will blow your mind. More on that, later.

I just want to say that the supplement mix I’m taking is an NO2 formula mixed with amino acids and natural elements that reduce fatigue, elevate mood and flush lactic acid buildup. I made it with a friend to help my workouts – I’m not involved with any outside corporate agendas. I felt a strong difference so I’m going to keep using it and I’ll let you know how it goes.

I won Mr. Maryland without taking any sort of supplement or drug. Some supplements can help your workouts, but I’m living proof you can get plenty big without taking a supplement. If a supplement is safe and works for you, go for it – but supplements are not a requirement.

My commitment to share my journey on this blog continues whether or not you buy something I make available. I express myself on this blog in a way I couldn’t anywhere else, and you inspire me to train harder and find new reserves of personal strength.

I’m working hard and I’m sore to the bone trying to live up to this challenging goal. I’m not on any gear and I’ll take any test publicly to convert the skeptics. To those of you who write in with kind words and reports of your successes – your support and friendship are the ingredients that keep me going.

- Kevin

Levrone Transformation, Week 5 Back Workout

BENT OVER ROWS:

4 sets: 60kg + bar (177 lbs) x 6



ONE ARM ROWS

100 lbs x 6

120 lbs x 6

130 lbs x 6

140 lbs x 6



T-BAR ROWS

4 sets: 195 lbs x 6

SEATED ROWS

4 sets: 200 lbs x 12

SHOULDER SHRUGS

3 sets: 315 lbs x 6

No biceps today which may seem to go against what I said earlier about always training biceps with back. However, this week is all about shocking the muscles. My biceps are pretty shot today, I’m going to shock them by training them with chest, shoulder and tris tomorrow.

Correction: in the video I said I’d be doing Seated Rows next, but I meant T-Bar Rows instead. (Below).

Levrone Transformation, Chest/Shoulders/Tris/Legs

FULL DAY’S WORKOUT

BARBELL SQUATS

4 sets: 135 lbs x 20

LEG EXTENSIONS

6 sets: 140 lbs x 12

LYING LEG CURLS

6 sets: 140 lbs x 12

INCLINE DUMBELL PRESS

40 lbs x 12

40 lbs x 12

50 lbs x 12

50 lbs x 12

FLAT BENCH PRESS

4 sets: 225 lbs x 6

INCLINE DUMBELL FLIES

40 lbs x 12

40 lbs x 12

50 lbs x 12

50 lbs x 12

SMITH MACHINE BEHIND THE NECK PRESS

135 lbs x 6

185 lbs x 6

185 lbs x 6

185 lbs x 6

FRONT DUMBELL RAISES

40 lbs x 6

50 lbs x 6

40 lbs x 6

50 lbs x 6

(I went back down to 40 lbs on the third set because I was starting to lose form a little. Sometimes it can maximize your set to regroup with a lower weight and then finish strong.)

And it goes on…

SIDE DUMBELL RAISES

40 lbs x 6

40 lbs x 6

30 lbs x 6 (lower to regroup)

40 lbs x 6

EZ CURL BAR PUSHDOWNS

150 lbs x 20

150 lbs x 20

120 lbs x 20

120 lbs x 20

EZ CURL SKULL CRUSHERS

75 lbs x 6

95 lbs x 6

95 lbs x 8

75 lbs x 8

Started this morning with a killer leg workout. Squats, leg extensions and lying down curls.

In the afternoon I attacked chest, shoulders and tris. Here are highlights from the afternoon workout followed by a write up of the full day’s workout program.

I’m feeling it. Tired but I want you guys to see this – I’m putting this up before I crash. These three clips are just a small fraction of an insane workout, as you’ll see in the write-up at the bottom.

By the time I got to the last set of incline dumbells I didn’t feel like talking. I had to focus. I’m just looking at these freakin’ things thinking what am I getting myself into? I remember kicking the dumbells up with my knees repeatedly, struggling to get ‘em up, but once I did, I had it – six reps. No matter how hard it gets, you push through, give it your best shot.







I think that’s enough for today. I mentioned yesterday I wanted to include biceps today to shock the muscle after doing back yesterday. After all this, there was no way, man.

Thanks again for your support. Your involvement on this blog inspires me to push myself harder and harder. Goodnight.

Hope you don't mind, MO, but I just thought I'd remind people just how good a bodybuilder Levrone is:



One of the greats, baby

Sounds like your head over heels for him MO ;)

The Finger Man, Pt. 1: Static Contractions

"The Finger Man is a static contraction and raw food guru. His basement is a personal training compound with equipment he built himself or altered with a blowtorch and a saw.

The Finger Man is not big, but he’s strong. He trains for unworldly tendon and muscle strength and a lean, shredded physique. He taught me lessons about training and diet that I’ll never forget. I caught it all on video and I’ll be showing the whole adventure in three parts.

The Finger Man is a visionary. Whether or not you agree with his training and diet methods, we can all be inspired by his independence, creativity, education and fierce commitment to strength and health. This adventure is the first of many we’ll take on this blog in an effort to broaden our perspective on training techniques around the world.

Here’s Part One: Static Contractions"

I found that latest vid to be super interesting.

I watched this a few hours ago on Youtube and it received a lot of criticism on the comments below. People were making comments like it was a load of crap and that the fingerman was an idiot and so on.

One guy even told Kevin to delete it as it was trash, to which Kevin replied:

"Haha. Pound for pound that dudes stronger than any of us. Hell probably out live us all. Its meant to be entertaining. It's obviously no way to add mass. He doesn't care about cosmetics and money. He does it purely for health and the love of it. I find that aspect interesting. My success in bodybuilding and life has roots in curiosity and open-mindedness about all disciplines of training. I almost always take away something of value. "

I really wouldn't mind giving this training a go and see what it feels like. Damn, I'm really enjoying this transformation. Levrone's the man! Truly inspirational stuff.

Levrone Transformation, Week 5: LEGS

June 27, 2009...

SQUATS

135 lbs x 6

185 lbs x 6

225 lbs x 6

225 lbs x 6

LEG EXTENSIONS

100 lbs x 12

120 lbs x 12

120 lbs x 12

120 lbs x 15

STANDING LEG CURLS

100 lbs x 6

120 lbs x 6

120 lbs x 6

120 lbs x 6

SEATED CALVES

135 lbs x 6

180 lbs x 6

180 lbs x 6

215 lbs x 6

SQUATS



LEG EXTENSIONS



SEATED CALF RAISES

Levrone Transformation, Chest/Shoulders/Tris

June 28, 2009...

This bench workout was mainly a test to see if I could bench a solid 315 lbs. The rule of thumb is if you can do 225 lbs x 10, you can bench 315 lbs. I repeated the set four times to verify I was at a solid 315 lbs max, then I put up the actual 315 lbs twice – no sweat. Probably could have done a few more. This is a good sign. When I get my legs a little stronger on the squats I’ll have the complete foundation to start adding serious muscle.



Here are two more clips below of the remaining chest exercises, followed by a write up of today’s full workout. At the end of clip 3 I couldn’t hold back from bustin’ out one of my favorite moves.

Thanks for your support. It’s great to know that many of you are following along with the same workouts. I’ll be posting End Of Week 5 photos tomorrow, early, so check it out.





Full Workout

CHEST

FLAT BENCH

135 lbs x 10

225 lbs x 10

225 lbs x 10

225 lbs x 10

225 lbs x 10

315 lbs x 2

SMITH MACHINE INCLINE PRESS

4 sets: 225 lbs x 6

PECK DECK FLIES

100 lbs x 15

100 lbs x 15

100 lbs x 15

100 lbs x 15

I always do a high reps when I use machines. After two mass building chest exercises, this high rep set really burned out my pecks.

SHOULDERS & TRIS

SMITH MACHINE BEHIND THE NECK PRESS

135 lbs x 6

185 lbs x 6

185 lbs x 6

225 lbs x 6

I’ve always been naturally strong on this exercise. Two plates each side today was a good milestone.

REVERSE PECK DECK FOR REAR DELTS

4 sets: 120 lbs x 6

TRICEPS PUSHDOWNS, EZ CURL BAR

4 sets: 150 lbs x 20

That’s it. Great week. Remember to come back early tomorrowfor End Of Week 5 Photo.

– Kevin

Levrone Transformation, End Of Week 5 Photo

"Here’s the photo from end of week five. This was a week of shocking the muscles, lots of massive workouts, including three for legs. Reached important strength milestones on bench and behind the neck press. Cranked out my first squats. Banged out an intensive biceps program today that I’ll put up tomorrow.

Weighed 226 lbs yesterday. More definition, bigger legs. That sums up this week’s gains. Just looking at the pictures below it’s hard to tell if I’m that much bigger, but I gained significant weight this week – mostly in the legs. Week five photo was taken at home…week four photo was taken in the gym after a workout, and it’s a closer shot. I’ll try to keep the context more consistent.

The green veins are out – I’m at my leanest and biggest since I began five weeks ago. I’ll try to post a legs photo tomorrow so you can start following leg progress in the coming weeks.

The Finger Man video was something new and unusual. Most of you responded in a respectful, open-minded way – we’ve got a great community here, high-quality minds out there from all over the world and we’re all on this journey together. Whether you agree with statics or not, I hope it got you thinking about new approaches to training AND attitude, independence and commitment. I’ll post Part Two early this week.

– Kevin"

WEEKS ONE THROUGH FIVE:

he's looking good... he's waist has gotten heaps tighter...

and that static contraction with fingerman is interesting...

Ah was waiting to see him squat. I also loved hearing Metallica playing in the background! Wish my gym would play some music like that!

He is definately transforming - you cant deny that. 5 weeks?! It is amazing.