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Title: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Danimal77 on July 16, 2017, 01:30:35 AM
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Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: ratherbebig on July 16, 2017, 01:38:39 AM
from that video is clear to see that he brought his legs up to phil heath standard
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: hench on July 16, 2017, 02:02:43 AM
Can't see fuck all from that angle. So what show is levrone competing in?
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: rocket on July 16, 2017, 02:39:39 AM
Doesn't look large, but tough to say..
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Man of Steel on July 16, 2017, 08:11:08 AM
His legs are improved but you can tell in the sweats that the size isn't there....not current pro standards anyways.  If it was there he'd post leg shots all the time.  He'd do great against the physique division guys in terms of leg size....not a bad thing either.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Nether Animal on July 16, 2017, 09:10:49 AM
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Cant tell anything from that angle. Reminds me of that shot before the Olympia of him laying down.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Rudee on July 16, 2017, 10:56:16 AM
Can't see fuck all from that angle.

Of course you can't see fuck all from that angle.  That's why Levrone choose that angle.   If his legs were good he's be showing them from the front, standing up, in shorts or underwear.  
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: hipolito mejia on July 16, 2017, 02:52:25 PM
From that angle even SpiderMan has great legs
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Fortress on July 16, 2017, 07:51:22 PM
Why's this clown wrapping his knees like a meet-bound powerlifter? So dumb.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Griffith on July 17, 2017, 01:59:38 AM
How did he heal his knee?
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: SquatsRule on July 17, 2017, 06:02:05 AM
Why's this clown wrapping his knees like a meet-bound powerlifter? So dumb.

Wraps help with the knee pain.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: MORTALCOIL on July 17, 2017, 06:29:18 AM
How did he heal his knee?

HGH and steroids.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Conker on July 17, 2017, 12:18:55 PM
Cant tell anything from that angle. Reminds me of that shot before the Olympia of him laying down.

you can tell enough to see his legs are still massively lagging behind his upper body. gonna be a near exact repeat of last year.
he may not have been gifted genetically with legs but he could have done a much better job. he just doesn't like training legs.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: pellius on July 17, 2017, 01:22:19 PM
"Put in some blood in the quads for you guys."

Thanks, Kev. Always putting the fans first.

Cool that you have another man wrap your knees for you. Hard core. All the way, hard core.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: MORTALCOIL on July 17, 2017, 01:25:03 PM
you can tell enough to see his legs are still massively lagging behind his upper body. gonna be a near exact repeat of last year.
he may not have been gifted genetically with legs but he could have done a much better job. he just doesn't like training legs.

Levrone' legs were actually pretty good 'til 95. Have a look at his 95 O' showing. I guess it's around that time he suffered an injury and he never was the same after. I'm still amazed he was twice runner-up in 2000 and 2002 with half a body. Those were gifts as big as some O's (07 Cutler, Columbu's, etc...)
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Royalty on July 17, 2017, 01:31:58 PM
"Put in some blood in the quads for you guys."

Thanks, Kev. Always putting the fans first.

Cool that you have another man wrap your knees for you. Hard core. All the way, hard core.


 ;D
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: kepler2008 on July 17, 2017, 01:36:19 PM
He was genetically gifted but his back injury has kept him from training correctly his legs.

(http://www.darkwoods.net/bodybuilder/male/bb/gallery/fullsize/levron09.jpg)
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Danimal77 on July 17, 2017, 01:57:44 PM
Can't see fuck all from that angle. So what show is levrone competing in?

Apparently something after the Mr. O.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Danimal77 on July 17, 2017, 02:04:24 PM
you can tell enough to see his legs are still massively lagging behind his upper body. gonna be a near exact repeat of last year.
he may not have been gifted genetically with legs but he could have done a much better job. he just doesn't like training legs.

Oh he was gifted with killer legs. He just stopped working his legs starting in after his back gave him problems in 2000 son.

Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: ratherbebig on July 17, 2017, 02:51:38 PM
what the hell does his back got to do with anything i can do the whole stack on the leg extension and it doesnt hurt my back the least so stop with that bullshit please
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Simple Simon on July 17, 2017, 03:08:36 PM
He was genetically gifted but his back injury has kept him from training correctly his legs.

(http://www.darkwoods.net/bodybuilder/male/bb/gallery/fullsize/levron09.jpg)

leg press hacks leg curls , so many ways to get good legs, fuck the squat, the back is the weak link, your muscles only know intensity, they have no idea what exercises you are doing...
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Rudee on July 17, 2017, 03:27:14 PM
Oh he was gifted with killer legs. He just stopped working his legs starting in after his back gave him problems in 2000 son.

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=633813.0;attach=736144;image)

That particular photo is a 4:3 image stretched to 16:9, fyi.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: IronMagazine.com on July 17, 2017, 08:10:43 PM
from that video is clear to see that he brought his legs up to phil heath standard

what? lol
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: FREAKgeek on July 19, 2017, 11:55:36 AM
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what is the getbigger's opinon on this?
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Simple Simon on July 19, 2017, 12:16:01 PM
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what is the getbigger's opinon on this?
maybe he just jumped in to do sets with Brad Castleberry....
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Rudee on July 19, 2017, 03:23:02 PM
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what is the getbigger's opinon on this?

 Until bodybuilding competitors are scored on how much they lift the gym, Levrone will at the bottom of the pack.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Dave D on July 19, 2017, 03:32:17 PM
Until bodybuilding competitors are scored on how much they lift the gym, Levrone will at the bottom of the pack.


Valid point. That said who is the great champion who lifted very light? Did anyone consider that these are moderate weights for the Champion of earanimal?
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: AbrahamG on July 19, 2017, 06:33:21 PM
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what is the getbigger's opinon on this?

Can't see shit and from what I can see, they are stick like still.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Danimal77 on July 20, 2017, 02:27:41 AM
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what is the getbigger's opinon on this?

He's taking the shit seriously. Looking forward to seeing the outcome.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Danimal77 on July 20, 2017, 02:28:33 AM
Until bodybuilding competitors are scored on how much they lift the gym, Levrone will at the bottom of the pack.

If you hate him so much why do you bother even reading posts about him? You're pathetic.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: MAXX on July 20, 2017, 02:51:23 AM
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what is the getbigger's opinon on this?
quarter reps

nice joint and tendon destroying workout without much stimulus to the muscle..

Funny because his bench and shoulderpress form is flawless
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Mr Anabolic on July 20, 2017, 03:56:36 AM
Androgen brain in action.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: ratherbebig on July 20, 2017, 04:38:09 AM
quarter reps

nice joint and tendon destroying workout without much stimulus to the muscle..

Funny because his bench and shoulderpress form is flawless

looks to me he goes reasonably deep there
instead one may ask what good it does to go knees to the chest deep? i'd like to see some evidence of that being superior, not that there is any
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: rocket on July 20, 2017, 05:18:35 AM
looks to me he goes reasonably deep there
instead one may ask what good it does to go knees to the chest deep? i'd like to see some evidence of that being superior, not that there is any

You're forgetting

A non (or former) getbigger does NOTHING right.

If goes too deep, he is risking injury
If he goes too shallow, he isn't deep enough
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: LurkerNoMore on July 20, 2017, 08:13:14 AM
Those leg presses look like nothing more than knee bends
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: oldtimer1 on July 20, 2017, 08:52:49 AM
looks to me he goes reasonably deep there
instead one may ask what good it does to go knees to the chest deep? i'd like to see some evidence of that being superior, not that there is any

It simple physics and the math is indisputable. The longer the range of motion the more work is being done.

He is doing what most do in the gym with the leg press. Shallow leg presses allows you to put a million plates on but you are doing less work than if you did deep leg presses working the muscle through the full range of motion. Look at video of Yates doing a leg press or a hack. It's deep.  

You must see it in the gym like I see it. Ego lifters always short stroking a movement so they can handle the big weights. If it wasn't for the short range of motion the weight used would be a lot less. I see guys doing half reps with shoulder presses, chest presses and a ton of other movements. Just so they can put the pin in the low slot, grab the big dumbbells or pile on the plates.  It's a delusional thing so they think they are strong. Just saw a guy lift 500lbs from his knees in a power rack. After his set I did it too. I can only lift on a good day 415lbs off the ground.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Dave D on July 20, 2017, 09:03:29 AM
It simple physics and the math is indisputable. The longer the range of motion the more work is being done.

He is doing what most do in the gym with the leg press. Shallow leg presses allows you to put a million plates on but you are doing less work than if you did deep leg presses working the muscle through the full range of motion. Look at video of Yates doing a leg press or a hack. It's deep.  


1. It's genetics he could go deeper but his legs are done.

2. Why isn't anyone making a vertical leg press?  If it's simple physics someone would have brought back a vertical leg press machine or bodybuilders using one would have superior leg development.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: SquatsRule on July 20, 2017, 09:39:55 AM
It simple physics and the math is indisputable. The longer the range of motion the more work is being done.

He is doing what most do in the gym with the leg press. Shallow leg presses allows you to put a million plates on but you are doing less work than if you did deep leg presses working the muscle through the full range of motion. Look at video of Yates doing a leg press or a hack. It's deep.  

You must see it in the gym like I see it. Ego lifters always short stroking a movement so they can handle the big weights. If it wasn't for the short range of motion the weight used would be a lot less. I see guys doing half reps with shoulder presses, chest presses and a ton of other movements. Just so they can put the pin in the low slot, grab the big dumbbells or pile on the plates.  It's a delusional thing so they think they are strong. Just saw a guy lift 500lbs from his knees in a power rack. After his set I did it too. I can only lift on a good day 415lbs off the ground.

Rack pulls from the knee are a beneficial movement. Some of us can't pull off the floor anymore. Other that that, I agree with most of what you said about full range of motion.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: SquatsRule on July 20, 2017, 09:42:46 AM
1. It's genetics he could go deeper but his legs are done.

2. Why isn't anyone making a vertical leg press?  If it's simple physics someone would have brought back a vertical leg press machine or bodybuilders using one would have superior leg development.

Gyms started buying the 45 degree presses because of safety and comfort. I like the vertical ones better though.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: FREAKgeek on July 20, 2017, 12:33:54 PM
It simple physics and the math is indisputable. The longer the range of motion the more work is being done.

He is doing what most do in the gym with the leg press. Shallow leg presses allows you to put a million plates on but you are doing less work than if you did deep leg presses working the muscle through the full range of motion. Look at video of Yates doing a leg press or a hack. It's deep.  

You must see it in the gym like I see it. Ego lifters always short stroking a movement so they can handle the big weights. If it wasn't for the short range of motion the weight used would be a lot less. I see guys doing half reps with shoulder presses, chest presses and a ton of other movements. Just so they can put the pin in the low slot, grab the big dumbbells or pile on the plates.  It's a delusional thing so they think they are strong. Just saw a guy lift 500lbs from his knees in a power rack. After his set I did it too. I can only lift on a good day 415lbs off the ground.

No doubt that some of them are being delusional. But partials have their place - good for sticking points and getting accustomed. But I would never be caught doing them in a public gym.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: ratherbebig on July 20, 2017, 12:39:57 PM
It simple physics and the math is indisputable. The longer the range of motion the more work is being done.

He is doing what most do in the gym with the leg press. Shallow leg presses allows you to put a million plates on but you are doing less work than if you did deep leg presses working the muscle through the full range of motion. Look at video of Yates doing a leg press or a hack. It's deep.  

You must see it in the gym like I see it. Ego lifters always short stroking a movement so they can handle the big weights. If it wasn't for the short range of motion the weight used would be a lot less. I see guys doing half reps with shoulder presses, chest presses and a ton of other movements. Just so they can put the pin in the low slot, grab the big dumbbells or pile on the plates.  It's a delusional thing so they think they are strong. Just saw a guy lift 500lbs from his knees in a power rack. After his set I did it too. I can only lift on a good day 415lbs off the ground.


1. considering how many times dorian injured himself i would think twice before using him as a role model.

2. with the same logic, full motion should go both ways which would mean locking the knees in start position, maybe that too would be beneficial.

3. the more work may be done, but what kinda of work? involving muscles youre not targeting? how about instead of that putting ALL your energy and time into the actual muscles youre targeting and not recruiting help from other muscles.

Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Dave D on July 20, 2017, 12:50:38 PM
Gyms started buying the 45 degree presses because of safety and comfort. I like the vertical ones better though.

I had vertical leg press that was given to me at 13 (my grandpa gave me his old equipment when he remodeled his home gym). It was sweet the rom was far superior to any movement/machine.

That said if rom was the end all then you would surely see some pro with great legs using a vertical press. But you don't because genetic response is the most important factor. 

OHearn squats heavy and he does multiple reps with moderate weight,  does he look any different over the last 20 years? Kevin hurt his back and his legs suffered, Ronnie hurt his and his whole body suffered. Full range exercises aren't fixing anything.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Bevo on July 20, 2017, 02:41:27 PM
You're forgetting

A non (or former) getbigger does NOTHING right.

If goes too deep, he is risking injury
If he goes too shallow, he isn't deep enough

Sounds like a sexual fantasy of yours
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: On_Swole on July 20, 2017, 04:31:11 PM
quarter reps

nice joint and tendon destroying workout without much stimulus to the muscle..

Funny because his bench and shoulderpress form is flawless

He's always used that range of motion, which is obviously sufficient if his legs back in the day were any indicator:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6644tpom6U&t=37s (if someone can embed that I'd appreciate it - keep getting invalid youtube link for some reason)

Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Disgusted on July 20, 2017, 05:02:45 PM
His range is fine. Kevin's outer quad sweep is gone. Due to age most likely. Could he get it back? Maybe but he's made is clear he's not going the anabolic chicken route at least that's what he said and if this is true then he's totally relying on old school anabolics with some GH. That in itself will not give him back his legs. I'm not saying using large amounts of igf slin and GH would but whether it would or not he's still not playing on a level playing field.  If he was 20 years younger and doing exactly the same things as the other guys were doing then I would go as far as to say Phil Heath would place second.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: Van_Bilderass on July 20, 2017, 05:12:02 PM
Think about this. There's really no full range of motion for the targeted muscle in most
exercises. The quadricep does not extend fully even if you go real deep. The other joints
and muscles involved prevent that. A leg extension where you can stretch the muscle far
back in at the starting position would come closest. Plus you would have high tension at the contracted position
which you don't get leg pressing or squatting. Same with the bench press, just becuase you lower the bar to the chest
doesn't mean the pecs are fully stretched, a fly movement would be better for that. Or think about deadlifts, who decided on the diameter of 45lb plates decided "full range of motion"? The fact of the matter is you obviously don't need "full" range of motion to grow and most of the supposed best movements for growth are partials.
Now, loading the muscle at the stretched position is probably good for a growth stimulus, but again, not necessary.

If Kevin's legs aren't growing it's not because he doesn't go deep enough. Partial movements were sufficient in the past, as On_Swole said.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone leg update
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on July 20, 2017, 05:18:17 PM
He's always used that range of motion, which is obviously sufficient if his legs back in the day were any indicator:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6644tpom6U&t=37s (if someone can embed that I'd appreciate it - keep getting invalid youtube link for some reason)