Getbig.com: American Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure

Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT on October 01, 2008, 06:04:45 PM

Title: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT on October 01, 2008, 06:04:45 PM
Does anybody remember the massive Curtis Leffler? The guy was a top heavyweight amateur in the 90's. One of the biggest and freakiest motherfuckers ever. He made Palumbo look soft and non vascular. Curtis eventually made his way to venice to train in the years prior to his death. he was the freakiest man in Golds up till that point. I remember Paul Dillet saying the same in the gym. Curtis died from steroid abuse. Had a massive heart attack while in the hospital. He was initially brought in for a blood clot in the leg if I recall. Curtis was looking purple in the gym those days. He had gotten the nickname of PURPLE DINOSAUR. Anybody else remember this freak of muscle?
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Bossa on October 01, 2008, 06:08:24 PM
I remember him competing in worlds strongest man around 1995...he was also Vitor Belforts personal trainer when he first came on the scene and was destroying everyone
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: honest on October 01, 2008, 06:59:51 PM
i remember seeing him train in Hawaii years back cant remember if it was Golds or The Gym, big guy, he was overly purple a long time before he made his way to venice, Guy trained hard and was strong as a bull, but one look at him and you could tell he was unhealthy, i thought he was going to die doing deadlifts one day, he was beyond purple.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: stuntmovie on October 01, 2008, 07:24:02 PM
Beef, Curtis was a good friend for many years. I don't know where you are getting your information, but it is far from the truth. Maybe I should say "far from factual" because I have no intent of calling you a lier.

Honest, your comments are 100% accurate. He was often referred to as "Barnie" but never in his presence.

 For you guys who never met Curtis, I got to tell you that he was one of the finest persons you would ever meet in your lifetime.

I can say that because I knew Curtis way before he joined the gym (World's in Waikiki) and would talk to him on a daily basis about the sport he loved so well and the good friends that he was fortunate to have supporting him in his endeavors to reach the pro ranks.

If you doubt me, simply ask anyone who was fortunate to meet him during his lifetime. I'll gladly submit some names if you have any doubts.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: chocolate fizz on October 01, 2008, 07:28:27 PM
Curtis was a good friend for many years. I don't know where you are getting your information, but it is far from the truth. Maybe I should say "far from factual" because I have no intent of calling you a lier.

are you denying he was purple?
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: marcus on October 01, 2008, 07:28:53 PM
Worthless without pics.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: stuntmovie on October 01, 2008, 07:39:47 PM
No, Chocolate, I am definitely not admitting that, but his skin tone had nothing to do with how great a person he was.

Black, yellow, green, or purple ...... cannot distract from the fact that he was a great person and liked by everyone who ever came in contact with him.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: michael arvilla on October 01, 2008, 07:46:45 PM
I remember Curtis
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: stuntmovie on October 01, 2008, 07:46:52 PM
Looking from some Curtis pics........
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: stuntmovie on October 01, 2008, 07:49:31 PM
Thanks, Mike, I was just about to submit the very same picture.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: chocolate fizz on October 01, 2008, 07:49:46 PM
Curtis attempted to qualify for the WSM in 95 a few days after entering a bodybuilding show.

He was came is at about 6% BF and was SO full of himself; he was stating that "he would win" that he "had the fitness and the WSM guys were just strong" etc, he came across badly... at the start

When the events commenced - with him coming across as the biggest, most arrogant shitfuck you could imagine - his performance was sub par due to being in bodybuilding shape from the aforementioned show.

After the bad performance in the first event he tangibly changed into the most humble of guys, it was fucking bizarre. It was if he had discovered a new pursuit and a new respect for the strongman game.

He didnt disgrace himself, and would have undoubtedly done some major damage in future shows..
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: michael arvilla on October 01, 2008, 07:55:20 PM
Thanks, Mike, I was just about to submit the very same picture.

                 n/p looked up to Curtis back in the day................
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: stuntmovie on October 01, 2008, 08:00:31 PM
Chocolate, I never did see Curtis "so full of himself" as you mentioned above, but it may have been that he was psyching himself up to do his best in that contest you mentioned and that could have been mis-interpreted as "arrogance".

"Arrogant" is not a fair discription of Curtis at all. And, once again, that may be how he appeared to you in his attempt to get "psyched up".

But actually he was so fucken humble that it was impossible for him to be in the least bit arrogant. So, I think you might have mis-interpreted his attitude a bit.

Did you ever really meet Curtis or is this feeling of yours about him based on your observance of how he appeared to you based on seeing him prep for a contest?

Never judge a book by its cover.


Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: New Hank Wood on October 01, 2008, 08:06:28 PM
Yes, many in the game respected Curtis but would never call him the Purple Dinosaur to his face!

What is interesting is that Marcus Ruhl has a similar purple tinge to his skin as well !
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: chocolate fizz on October 01, 2008, 08:09:14 PM
Chocolate, I never did see Curtis "so full of himself" as you mentioned above, but it may have been that he was psyching himself up to do his best in that contest you mentioned and that could have been mis-interpreted as "arrogance".

"Arrogant" is not a fair discription of Curtis at all. And, once again, that may be how he appeared to you in his attempt to get "psyched up".

But actually he was so fucken humble that it was impossible for him to be in the least bit arrogant. So, I think you might have mis-interpreted his attitude a bit.

Did you ever really meet Curtis or is this feeling of yours about him based on your observance of how he appeared to you based on seeing him prep for a contest?

Never judge a book by its cover.




Stunt, I knew some of the team that used to run WSM (back before it was bought out by TWI) along with one of the top placing guys there that year; the report I got back was one of indifference TBH, Curtis didnt hit the radar, so it that respect I can only go by what I saw.

Like I said, in the initial stages he was full of himself, talking over the interviewer and just generally coming across as a bit of a knob. It was much more - or what appeared to be - than mere psyching up.

He had a kick up the ass after event one, and thats when we saw - from what you have said - the real Curtis, after event one he came across as a good guy.

I have heard Keith saying Lefler was strong as fuck, Stunt, what sort of gym strength did he have?

Also, how did he die? can you lay some of the rumours to rest mate?
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Buffgeek on October 01, 2008, 08:13:08 PM
That guy had veins on his veins. I remember watching that WSM.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: New Hank Wood on October 01, 2008, 08:20:49 PM
Curtis' favorite saying was ''Life is too short to be small".

He died of a heart attack at the age of 36.  He has a son Curtis jr.

Yes, this purple dinosaur was a steroidal freak.  A softly spoken man who would stop at nothing to be large.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: tommywishbone on October 01, 2008, 08:27:50 PM
Saw and spoke with Curtis many times each week during the early & mid 90's. Curtis was one of the nicest, most polite bodybuilders in Venice during those years. Always friendly. Always quick to smile. Well spoken with an excellent sense of humor. Cat was also extremely strong and as vascular as anyone in bodybuilding history.

It was a sad day at Gold's Venice when we all heard he was gone.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: stuntmovie on October 01, 2008, 08:31:58 PM
OK, Chocolate, thanks for clarifying that.

Curtis trained at World's in Waikiki starting the day it opened. He helped us paint the place in fact.

Actually he not only trained there and painted there but he lived in a room in the back of the gym and did some work for Harold (the owner) for most of the time that Harold owned the place.

Curtis was one of those kind of guys who was a friend to one and all. Everyone in that place respected him because he was a big and friendly sort of guy who would always listen to what you had to say and do his best to offer a solution to any problem you might have had.

He spent many any hour on the canal wall directly across the street talking to the guys and gals who had problems or just wanted to talk about lifting weights and who was going to win the next big title.

I can't think of any member in that gym who did not hold Curtis in high esteem and that includes professional ball players, top WWF pros, college and high school athletes, wrestlers, fighters and the little guys and gals who simply wanted to add a couple of pounds of muscle before catching some rays on Waikiki Beach.

No one would ever say an unkind word about Curtis in front of him or a mile away, because he was the kind of guy that was liked by everyone he ever met.

I am proud to say that I knew Curtis well and attended all his weddings. But I have to also state that I am sad to say that I also attended his funeral.

His good friends gathered together to say "Goodbye" when his son carried his ashes a few yards off shore in an outrigger canoe to rest his remains in the area he loved so much just a mile or so from Diamond Head.

God bless ya, Curtis. We all loved ya very much.

Thanks, Tommy. Thanks, Hank. It's nice to hear true things from those who knew the man and how great he really was.

And now for a few words from Keith who knew him just about as well as I did..... (I'm sure he'll jump in here and offer some input too!)

Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: New Hank Wood on October 01, 2008, 08:37:31 PM
Fans would go up to Curtis in the gym and ask for a photo or signature. 

Curtis being a stand-up guy did not charge the 'usual' $10.

Gotta give the guy respect for not cashing in like Lou, Ronnie and the rest of those tight-wad-retards!
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: chocolate fizz on October 01, 2008, 08:43:49 PM
Nice post, Stunt; look forward to Keith weighing in with some good stories.

What was the cause of death? was Curtis a heavy gear user as claimed by Paul Borresen?
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: stuntmovie on October 01, 2008, 08:55:58 PM
I think that Curtis would have taken this "original Palumbo" comparison with a great amount of gratitude.

He never did judge a man or a woman by how they looked, but only by their dedication to accomplish something that they really desired.

Chocolate, I never did see the death certificate, so I'd rather not get into that on a public forum.





Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: chris_mason on October 01, 2008, 10:03:23 PM
I remember Curtis.   Very big and very strong.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: chocolate fizz on October 01, 2008, 10:05:18 PM
I remember Curtis.   Very big and very strong.

I see Sherlock Holmes has joined the thread.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: gib on October 01, 2008, 10:09:53 PM
Why would you say he was a Palumbo? Did he get Palumboism later in his career?
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: schwarzenpecker on October 01, 2008, 10:51:05 PM
I was at the 1996 USA  show that Titus won and what was shocking to me was that when they announced the top ten in the HW division, Titus was the smallest guy. Curtis Lefler, Dave Palumbo, Tom Prince and the rest, I can't remember the names, all dwarfed Titus. But Titus' posing and stage presence made him stand out. He really came alive when he posed, especially in the pose down.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: onlyme on October 01, 2008, 11:13:50 PM
I met Curtis for the first time within the first week I moved to Hawaii in 1989.  My friend Duke introduced me to Harold who at the time owned World Gym in Waikiki and Harold sponsored me and let me train for free.  Harold was a great guy.  Duke my friend was a very popular guy on the gym scene in Hawaii and also a cop.  So he introduced me to everyone he knew just about.  I met Curtis at World Gym and of course we became friends.  He was strong back then but I think I was stronger at at that time.  We didn't really hang out but we did always seem to meet up at clubs and hung around there.  He was a good friend but not someone I hung around all the time with. 

He thought is was funny when at the gym some guy came up to me when I was benching and I had just finished a set and the guy asked me if I was "pau".  I thought he was asking me my name and I said "no my name is Keith"  Well Curtis and everyone else just started busting up and laughing so hard.  I didn't know why then someone told me what it meant and then I felt stupid.  Pau means done or finished.  He was asking me if I was done benching.

Anyway we then ended up training at Gold's on Kapiolani which at the time was the largest Gold's in the world at 56,000 sq ft.  We never really trained together but we trained at the same time and many times next to each other.  I know deep down we were trying to outdo the other on like the bench and incline.  He was definitely one of the strongest guys in Hawaii.  He won the Hawaii strongman numerous times.  He trained very intense.

In regards to the WSM he did after the BB show where he lost to Dillet I think he told me after the event that he was very drained from the show prior to the WSM.  He also said they had him be the first person to do most of the events and he had no idea how to do them or the technique.  He said it was very important to watch the guys before so you can pick up on some techniques but he didn't have that.  And anyone that says Curtis was an asshole at anytime is full of shit.  Like me it took a whole lot to get Curtis pissed off even just a little.  He was very friendly to everyone.  he was really a great guy and it is too bad what happened to him.  I saw him at Golds Venice about 2 weeks prior to his death when I was in LA seeing friends.  I later saw his brother at the Golds on Sahara and Decatur in Vegas and he told me how Curtis died. 

Everyone knew that Curtis was taking way to much shit.  His color was just not right.  And I would hope some of the people who were closer to him would have helped him more.  Its to bad what happened. 

We had a great time doing the tug-o-war event I put on too.  Even with me and Curtis along with Jim Mersberg and just about every other strong guy in Hawaii we lost to team with the heaviset guys weighing maybe 210.  We got our ass kicked.  The pic below is from that event.  I brought in my friend Bill to help referee.  the other guy is Norm Compton who is very popular in Hawaii and was Dolly Parton and Stallone bodyguard for many years.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: chocolate fizz on October 01, 2008, 11:22:09 PM
great stuff keith.

It a shame all this shit happened back before digi cams became so easily available, half of this shit would make for some crazy footage.

Keith, what sort of in the gym stuff do you recall Curtis lifting?
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: avesher on October 01, 2008, 11:25:47 PM
I met Curtis for the first time within the first week I moved to Hawaii in 1989.  My friend Duke introduced me to Harold who at the time owned World Gym in Waikiki and Harold sponsored me and let me train for free.  Harold was a great guy.  Duke my friend was a very popular guy on the gym scene in Hawaii and also a cop.  So he introduced me to everyone he knew just about.  I met Curtis at World Gym and of course we became friends.  He was strong back then but I think I was stronger at at that time.  We didn't really hang out but we did always seem to meet up at clubs and hung around there.  He was a good friend but not someone I hung around all the time with. 

He thought is was funny when at the gym some guy came up to me when I was benching and I had just finished a set and the guy asked me if I was "pau".  I thought he was asking me my name and I said "no my name is Keith"  Well Curtis and everyone else just started busting up and laughing so hard.  I didn't know why then someone told me what it meant and then I felt stupid.  Pau means done or finished.  He was asking me if I was done benching.

Anyway we then ended up training at Gold's on Kapiolani which at the time was the largest Gold's in the world at 56,000 sq ft.  We never really trained together but we trained at the same time and many times next to each other.  I know deep down we were trying to outdo the other on like the bench and incline.  He was definitely one of the strongest guys in Hawaii.  He won the Hawaii strongman numerous times.  He trained very intense.

In regards to the WSM he did after the BB show where he lost to Dillet I think he told me after the event that he was very drained from the show prior to the WSM.  He also said they had him be the first person to do most of the events and he had no idea how to do them or the technique.  He said it was very important to watch the guys before so you can pick up on some techniques but he didn't have that.  And anyone that says Curtis was an asshole at anytime is full of shit.  Like me it took a whole lot to get Curtis pissed off even just a little.  He was very friendly to everyone.  he was really a great guy and it is too bad what happened to him.  I saw him at Golds Venice about 2 weeks prior to his death when I was in LA seeing friends.  I later saw his brother at the Golds on Sahara and Decatur in Vegas and he told me how Curtis died. 

Everyone knew that Curtis was taking way to much shit.  His color was just not right.  And I would hope some of the people who were closer to him would have helped him more.  Its to bad what happened. 

We had a great time doing the tug-o-war event I put on too.  Even with me and Curtis along with Jim Mersberg and just about every other strong guy in Hawaii we lost to team with the heaviset guys weighing maybe 210.  We got our ass kicked.  The pic below is from that event.  I brought in my friend Bill to help referee.  the other guy is Norm Compton who is very popular in Hawaii and was Dolly Parton and Stallone bodyguard for many years.

are you jealous that MemberX has accomplished more than you and I will ever accomplish in our life--and he is only 19 and is massive for only one year of lifting--ahahahahahahaahha--I nearly kept a straight face through that
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Jeffro on October 01, 2008, 11:41:42 PM
I see Sherlock Holmes has joined the thread.
Brutal.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: onlyme on October 01, 2008, 11:42:27 PM
great stuff keith.

It a shame all this shit happened back before digi cams became so easily available, half of this shit would make for some crazy footage.

Keith, what sort of in the gym stuff do you recall Curtis lifting?

I never really notice others in the gym.  I noticed Curtis when he was there because he lifted what I did or more.  The times I remember most is doing inclines next to each other.  315 was easy for him as it was for me.  Once we got to 405 it was harder but we still kept up with each other.  What freaked him out and others was that I usually warmed up with 315 on the incline cause I was already warmed up from benching.  So I generally didn't waste time doing 225.  I used to do inclines sometimes as a warmup to my shoulder training.  Then I could lift more in the incline cause I was not tired from the benching.  I seen him do a whole lot of weight on the deadlifts, and squats and bentover rows.  He went heavy all the time like I did.  I don't recall seeing him do arms but I am sure I saw him just don't remember.  My chest and shoulders were my strongest parts along with my arms. He had unreal strong legs when my legs were weak as shit.  I could no way squat 405 but I could calf raise a while lot.  I just never worked my quads and very little ham.

are you jealous that MemberX has accomplished more than you and I will ever accomplish in our life--and he is only 19 and is massive for only one year of lifting--ahahahahahahaahha--I nearly kept a straight face through that

I don't get jealous but I do envy people sometimes.  I am fat right now and easily the past 7 years has been the worst in my life.  But, when I look back at previous 42 years and what I have done I guess I am still pretty lucky.  Things are looking up for me finally so I should be back doing fun and memorable things soon.  And if he has accomplished more than I have and he is only 19 then he is truly one of the people I would envy. 
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: DOGGCRAPP on October 01, 2008, 11:42:49 PM
I talked to Curtis regularly back in the 90's ....as onlyme and stunt said he was a great guy. Curtis was one of the first bodybuilders I knew of that used Olive oil in abundance to gain weight because he had trouble with his appetite at times. The year Curtis died he had experimented with DNP and wound up in the hospital with an extremely dangerous body temperature and they had to put him on meds and in an ice bath (for 2-3 days I believe) to cool him down (and keep him alive)....he was very embarrased about that and wanted to keep it hush hush......it was a very short time later that he had the blood clot/heart attack......and I still to this day wonder how much the Dinitrophenol overdose had to do with that (along with his RBC's being thru the roof the DNP caused severe dehydration which is the keypoint setup to a bloodclot).
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: njflex on October 02, 2008, 07:29:56 AM
I talked to Curtis regularly back in the 90's ....as onlyme and stunt said he was a great guy. Curtis was one of the first bodybuilders I knew of that used Olive oil in abundance to gain weight because he had trouble with his appetite at times. The year Curtis died he had experimented with DNP and wound up in the hospital with an extremely dangerous body temperature and they had to put him on meds and in an ice bath (for 2-3 days I believe) to cool him down (and keep him alive)....he was very embarrased about that and wanted to keep it hush hush......it was a very short time later that he had the blood clot/heart attack......and I still to this day wonder how much the Dinitrophenol overdose had to do with that (along with his RBC's being thru the roof the DNP caused severe dehydration which is the keypoint setup to a bloodclot).
THAT SUCKS,HE WAS DRY AND HAD ONION SKIN ANYWAY,WHY PUSH IT,OR DID HE GET THAT WAY BY PUSHING THE ENVELOPE.HE HAD TO BE NATURALLY LEAN AND VASCULAR NO?
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: plutonianman on October 02, 2008, 08:02:35 AM
THAT SUCKS,HE WAS DRY AND HAD ONION SKIN ANYWAY,WHY PUSH IT,OR DID HE GET THAT WAY BY PUSHING THE ENVELOPE.HE HAD TO BE NATURALLY LEAN AND VASCULAR NO?

Why don't you ask him?
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: BayGBM on October 02, 2008, 09:02:01 AM
Did Curtis have any real friends?  A wife?  gf?  bf?  Someone… anyone in his life who cared about him?  If he was walking around looking purple all the time, had onion thin skin, and having near death experiences that require hospitalization something was obviously not right.  Why didn’t someone intervene to help this guy?  :-[
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: DOGGCRAPP on October 02, 2008, 10:41:05 AM
Bay, both Phil Hernon and I talked to Curtis about it...in fact Phil and I discussed the best way to talk to Curtis about it between us....because how do you bring up the subject "Uhh Curtis you are purple". I came at him with a "People are saying this Curtis"......Curtis kind of shrugged if off with "ive always had this color skin even before I starting lifting".....the whole DNP thing noone knew about until after he wound up in the hospital.
As far as the sauce.....Curtis swore up and down he wasnt abusing himself.....you can only suggest so much to someone....they are their own man and make their own decisions....
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: grab an umbrella on October 02, 2008, 10:54:40 AM
quality natural physique...
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: New Hank Wood on October 02, 2008, 02:48:40 PM
Curtis was just some  'gym hero' type who was friendly to all, but had no true and meaningful relationships!

Yes, he was sickly and running 'close to the edge' yet no one tried to help him!

Everyone is quick to jump on this bandwagon and sing the praises of Curtis, yet, not one these spineless-nuthuggers would/did anything  to help him out; as he spiralled into  drug and psychological abyss!

Curtis died without any 'real' friends.  How sad and pathetic.

Well, it seems, nothing at all has changed within this sordid and drug riddled  pass-time. 

What a shallow and meaningless so-called sport!
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: dyslexic on October 02, 2008, 10:15:45 PM
I remember seeing Curtis hanging out with the UFC fighters. I think he was part of the Lions Den team for awhile there. I know there was also a time when Dan Freeman hung out with the UFC...I can't remember which team for sure.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: New Hank Wood on October 02, 2008, 10:27:22 PM
Curtis wanted his cake and to eat it too.

Curtis found it difficult to decide whether he was a going to be a bodybuilder or have a 'real' shot at the WSM.

The earlier dehydration, then blood clot should have been warning signs.  However, he was surrounded by too many 'fake' people. 

Yes, if he actually had just 'one' true friend then maybe he would still be alive today!

It is true he was a lovely person.  This outwardly friendly exterior masked the torment he felt within!
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Gino30 on October 03, 2008, 04:10:21 AM
hank....you say it like your mans best freind....lol....

maybe curtis never developed a truly close relationship with people on a level that gave then the chance tohelp him

ppl on here are saying how they knew him slightly, good and very good......in either case, doesnt make that person responsilbe for this guys life

stick to sarcastic and biting attacks on other pros.....go beyond that scope and you're like a metaphor for GH15 and his mental political posts
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: TrueGrit on October 03, 2008, 04:21:17 AM
Curtis was one of the first bodybuilders I knew of that used Olive oil in abundance to gain weight because he had trouble with his appetite at times.

A pioneer of the Falcon method.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: LatsMcGee on October 03, 2008, 04:27:23 AM
I don't think this guy ever sold anyone fake gear.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: noworries on October 03, 2008, 09:39:39 AM

At his weight, Keith "weighs in" 24/7.


Any and all stories he might tell about this will involve at least four well-known celebrities, exotic locales, and a 1980's sports car.

Sounds like you are little jealous.  Is there something you want to tell us?
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Jeffro on October 03, 2008, 03:44:23 PM

At his weight, Keith "weighs in" 24/7.


Any and all stories he might tell about this will involve at least four well-known celebrities, exotic locales, and a 1980's sports car.
Fucking brutal.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: chocolate fizz on October 03, 2008, 03:56:05 PM
Curtis wanted his cake and to eat it too.

He weighed 300lb, I think he did a bit more than merely 'wanting'
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: ninja turtle on October 03, 2008, 04:06:12 PM
Curtis wanted his cake and to eat it too.

Curtis found it difficult to decide whether he was a going to be a bodybuilder or have a 'real' shot at the WSM.

The earlier dehydration, then blood clot should have been warning signs.  However, he was surrounded by too many 'fake' people. 

Yes, if he actually had just 'one' true friend then maybe he would still be alive today!

It is true he was a lovely person.  This outwardly friendly exterior masked the torment he felt within!

WAWAVEVA
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: The_Hammer on September 28, 2012, 02:46:07 AM
Anyone know Curtis' best lifts/feats of strength?
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: njflex on September 28, 2012, 08:28:55 AM
he did a strongman show espn one yr ,,didn't beat the more heavier strenght trained guys but he looked insane conditioning wise...
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Rudee on September 28, 2012, 09:45:51 AM
Mohammed Benaziza was one of the first bodybuilders to abuse insulin and place well.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Howard on September 28, 2012, 11:07:17 AM
Does anybody remember the massive Curtis Leffler? The guy was a top heavyweight amateur in the 90's. One of the biggest and freakiest motherfuckers ever. He made Palumbo look soft and non vascular. Curtis eventually made his way to venice to train in the years prior to his death. he was the freakiest man in Golds up till that point. I remember Paul Dillet saying the same in the gym. Curtis died from steroid abuse. Had a massive heart attack while in the hospital. He was initially brought in for a blood clot in the leg if I recall. Curtis was looking purple in the gym those days. He had gotten the nickname of PURPLE DINOSAUR. Anybody else remember this freak of muscle?

I saw him compete in the nationals in the 1990's and even judged him once .
Incredible muscularity and density. I actually dropped my jaw, OMG style, when I saw him hit a crab shot when I judged him.
Pitty for him , his shape and structure ws not well suited for bodybuilding.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: BigRich on November 18, 2013, 10:49:28 AM
Curtis Leffler died of a synthol injection in his leg, as verified in this video (at the 3:35 mark):
[ Invalid YouTube link ]

IMHO, Jim Quinn hasn't been given the credit where credit was due in regards to "Palumboism". This guy had the look before anyone else.

(http://muscletime.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=37018&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=202)

Or even Ivan Putski

(http://mimg.ugo.com/200811/17501/ivan-putski.jpg)
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Danimal77 on February 26, 2015, 03:38:22 AM
I remember Curtis

Palumboism before Palumbo  ;D
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: jamesjenkinsfitness on February 26, 2015, 03:50:35 AM
Curtis attempted to qualify for the WSM in 95 a few days after entering a bodybuilding show.

He was came is at about 6% BF and was SO full of himself; he was stating that "he would win" that he "had the fitness and the WSM guys were just strong" etc, he came across badly... at the start

When the events commenced - with him coming across as the biggest, most arrogant shitfuck you could imagine - his performance was sub par due to being in bodybuilding shape from the aforementioned show.

After the bad performance in the first event he tangibly changed into the most humble of guys, it was fucking bizarre. It was if he had discovered a new pursuit and a new respect for the strongman game.

He didnt disgrace himself, and would have undoubtedly done some major damage in future shows..


Thats not arrogance. I watched the same wsm. Its confidence. I know ive never went on the platform saying it's ok to lose. He was a competitor. You come to compete. You should beleive youre the greatest, period.
Most bb dont lift heavy when dieted down. And he was doing strongman...
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Mr Anabolic on February 26, 2015, 06:31:55 AM
Curtis Leffler died of a synthol injection in his leg, as verified in this video (at the 3:35 mark):
[ Invalid YouTube link ]

Piano sounds like he's getting ready to keel over... dead by 50.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: JasonH on February 26, 2015, 02:01:46 PM
Lots of time-outed Getbiggers in this thread.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on February 26, 2015, 02:10:08 PM
The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo

Why did you also sell fake HGH?
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Pete Nice on February 26, 2015, 05:40:39 PM
This was the guy that worked with Vitor Belfort early in his career when he looked like an absolute savage.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Fortress on February 26, 2015, 06:27:38 PM
Piano sounds like he's getting ready to keel over... dead by 50.

No shit. I thought the same thing watching the video.

The dude is quickly running out of time.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Pete Nice on February 26, 2015, 06:30:01 PM
No shit. I thought the same thing watching the video.

The dude is quickly running out of time.

The video you two are referring to is a year and a half old.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Fortress on February 26, 2015, 06:35:11 PM
I absolutely remember Curtis from my days at MuscleMag. Often we'd have something about the guy in the magazine.

I never actually met him, though.

If I recall, the muscle beach news section, written by Steve Neece (also RIP), frequently featured him, in some capacity. Stuff about his training, size, his strength, his strongman experiences, etc.

It seems to me I remember Curtis always being spoken of as being a gentleman. The proverbial gentle giant.

His structure, etc., as is mentioned, wasn't ideal for physique competition. However, there's no question he was one gigantic and veiny dude.

P.S. Too many think a strongman's bulk is a result of his being a "permabulker/lazy". Those who suggest this simply are ignorant to the more nuanced elements of strength sports. Sure, some have competed in strongman while being lean and done quite well (there's an obvious example I don't have to name), but in truth, to push at a high level and maintain exceptional leanness is a bad idea. For a host of reasons.

  
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Fortress on February 26, 2015, 06:37:09 PM
The video you two are referring to is a year and a half old.

So ... what? All you're telling us is the man's just that much closer to major health concerns.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Danimal77 on September 24, 2016, 04:44:44 AM
Still remember his mid/late 90's World's Strongest Man competition. He didn't make it into the finals. He couldn't hang with the big boys.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Dr Dutch on September 24, 2016, 07:07:19 AM
He died for us bitches  >:(
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Broseph on September 24, 2016, 09:27:41 AM
(http://www.professionalmuscle.com/forums/attachments/professional-muscle-forum/78496d1444515143-turning-purple-after-sets-ekcgphz.jpg)
Don Youngblood died while sleeping in a chair on a weekend afternoon.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: falco on September 24, 2016, 11:51:33 AM
Bitches die and are born everyday.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Dr Dutch on September 24, 2016, 12:43:32 PM
(http://www.professionalmuscle.com/forums/attachments/professional-muscle-forum/78496d1444515143-turning-purple-after-sets-ekcgphz.jpg)
Don Youngblood died while sleeping in a chair on a weekend afternoon.
Died for us too BITCHES !!   >:( >:(
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Rambone on September 24, 2016, 12:50:22 PM
This changes everything. I will no long say "Palumboism". From now on this condition shall be known as "Lefflerism"
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: doggler on September 24, 2016, 12:53:53 PM
I saw him compete in the nationals in the 1990's and even judged him once .
Incredible muscularity and density. I actually dropped my jaw, OMG style, when I saw him hit a crab shot when I judged him.
Pitty for him , his shape and structure ws not well suited for bodybuilding.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lga7fqvjN21qa934fo1_r1_500.png)

Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: carrotjooce on September 24, 2016, 03:32:27 PM
I met Curtis one time. He drove if I remember a Ford wheel drive with Hawaii plates. Was extremely nice in person, extremely huge and extremely purple.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Nether Animal on September 24, 2016, 03:35:33 PM
Blood presure of peace

(http://s7.postimg.org/huueaa0wr/Image1.jpg)
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: m8 on September 24, 2016, 04:08:51 PM


1:29:25

 :-\
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Danimal77 on September 25, 2016, 01:06:35 AM
Why would you say he was a Palumbo? Did he get Palumboism later in his career?

He didn't have a later career. He died.
Title: Re: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo
Post by: Danimal77 on September 25, 2016, 01:08:16 AM
Lots of time-outed Getbiggers in this thread.

I noticed that too. Remember, that was 8 years ago when things were a bit more strict around here.