Official Kevin Levrone Transformation thread

[Hypocrisy86]

i should just do parallel too, knees pop in the gym even with knee wraps on, probably cus of work.

 

[mvsf1]

I bet he could do NOW +350 lbs.

 

[Adam23]

I bet he could do NOW +350 lbs.

x2

Kevin is the shit

 

[tkD]

6 weeks to reach the 500lbs squat? this will be interesting.

 

[Adam23]

Visualize Your Goal In Detail
November 17th, 2009

“Visualize.” The word keeps coming up, but it’s not just talk. There’s
a reason why I keep mentioning it: I believe visualization was the key
factor in my ability to reach goals in my career.

Today it’s coming into play on the blog. I visualize to complete my transformations.

The difference is in the details. It’s not enough to see your goal. You
have to see it in DETAIL. The more the better.

The video below is just a taste. Give it a shot. Try it again later in your mind, when it’s quiet and you’re lying in the dark. There are millions of
ways to do it. Go for it.

Visualization is one piece of the puzzle. You still have to take action. But
to hit the bulls eye, to score a goal or a basket, you need to see the
target. In BODYBUILDING, we can only see the target when we visualize.

You have to wait six weeks to see the video of me squatting 500 pounds. But I’ve ALREADY seen it. It’s ALREADY been produced – through visualization. It’s in my head, every second of it. All I need to do is step
into that vision.

You probably do this to some degree. But I hope this post plants the seed that you need to visualize in an intensely DETAILED MANNER. That’s what elite champions do as a lifestyle, almost obsessively. Visualize and new potential will open up to you.

Back in the gym tomorrow.

Peace

LevroneReport.com • How To Visualize Your Goal In Detail

 

[Hypocrisy86]

awesome, hes really good at telling how it is.

 

[jwill0214]

I just got his new newletter. He is trying to see that visualize t-shirt for $35 dollars. DAMN,does kevin think were made of money.

 

[Lionheart]

LevroneReport.com • 500 lb Squat Challenge, Work Out # 1

 

[cereal]

thanks for the vid bro.
that is kinda parallel, so I guess he did it afterall.

 

[Adam23]

thanks for the vid Marko

500 lbs Squat Challenge, Workout #1, 315 lbs
November 19th, 2009

Thanks for your comments on the visualization exercise video. For those
of you giving visualization a shot, don’t just do it once, be resolute about making it a lifestyle going forward.

Workout number one is complete. I banged out 4 sets of 315 x 4. It
felt good but it wasn’t easy. Making heavy weights look light is my signature – it’s my form and the way I internalize the effort.

But make no mistake, this took plenty of focus, intensity and visualization. Next workout will require even more.

You can see the bar bending a little. Get used to it, it’s only going
to bend more going forward. Hardcore squats, hood up, no looking back.

I explain as much as I can in the video. But remember, The Levrone
Report is a two-way conversation. Let me know your questions on squats. More info will come during the workouts ahead.

Out.

 

[MrChewiebitums]

haha too huge shoulders he couldnt put his arms behind bar... i`d love to have that problem

 

[Salt]

I like how the massagebench, in the first squat video, is right next to the squatrack.

 

[tim290280]

haha too huge shoulders he couldnt put his arms behind bar... i`d love to have that problem

What a load of crap! It's called poor shoulder mobility, nothing to do with the muscle size.

Even in the demo he couldn't move his arms very far back at all. He even stands with his arms internally rotated most of the time (although not as much as he used to when he was competing). But then again his surgeon will love him in a few more years.

His squats were better than I expected. He still has to add 85kg to his squat in the next 5 weeks. Even regaining strength that seems like a big ask while maintaining good form and the like.

 

[MrChewiebitums]

He even stands with his arms internally rotated most of the time (.

what exactly do you mean by this? i having difficulty trying picturing it

 

[tim290280]

what exactly do you mean by this? i having difficulty trying picturing it

Take a look at any standing relaxed bber, or the "standing relaxed pose" itself. Arms don't hang at the sides they instead hang with the backs of the palms in front of the body and pronated.

Kevin does this a lot less now than he used to, back in one of the Flex Magazine workouts with Shaun Ray he had pretty bad shoulders.

 

[Adam23]

500 lbs Squat Challenge, Workout #2, 350 lbs
November 23rd, 2009

After workout #1 my legs were locking up, I could barely sleep. Took t
hree days off – my body needed rest. I had to up my nutrition, took in
more carbs. Tip: You want to make sure your body’s fully loaded, like a
full tank of gas, before you get under that massive weight.

Today, 350 was more challenging physically, but mentally it was easier.
The breathing came into play more on this workout. I went into deeper visualization. Mentally it’s all coming back to me.

Squats are very draining, they employ every muscle. But they drain
the mind, too. You have to think of everything: positioning, stance,
the response of your knee joints every second. You have to suck in
the oxygen as you go down – if you don’t it can throw you off.

This is an art form. Precision, focus, vision, balance. It could all go wrong
in a split second, so you need to be fully present and inspired.

My lower lumbar is compressed, hurts on the left side. My overall legs
hurt. Leg wraps would make it easier, but I’m doing without them cause
the goal is building and strengthening the ligaments and tissues needed
to support the squat.

No cardio either. This is about strength in legs. A poorly-timed cardio workout can weaken your legs, but it’s not just about legs. Squats
drain your whole body. I’ve been staying away from cardio. You can
do light cardio on off days, but take it easy. No cardio 24 hours prior
to your squat workout.

I’ve NEVER squatted 500 lbs clean – this is an adventure and I’m
strategizing the course so I don’t get hurt. One wrong move, not
enough rest or nutrition, and it’s all over. I’m at war and I refuse
to lose.

You asked about Smith machine for squats. Smith machine for shoulders, yes, but not squats. I would never bench on a Smith machine, and I
would never squat on one. Free weights for big muscle groups builds
overall size and a balanced feeling.

You asked about shoes. Mine are Prada. Old school Converse Chuck
Taylors work fine, too, and are a lot more affordable. The key is,
closer to the ground the better. My Pradas give no support, so they
work great. I used to rock it out barefoot. Most gyms don’t want you
doing that these days.

The plan is about three workouts a week going forward. Stay with
me and keep the questions and comments flowing. There’s power in
doing this as a group, and I know I always do better with that camera
on me, knowing you’re watching. Go make your video, too, nothing
would fire me up more.

Kevin, out.

LevroneReport.com • 500 lb Squat Challenge, Work Out # 2

PS: Shout out to Kapp for his strength in dealing with osteogenesis imperfecta, and a recent broken arm that happened while training.
I was inspired by his posts in the Hard Times forum, which he types
entirely with his left hand. At 16 years old Kapp has a no-nonsense
attitude I admire, he’s a natural born warrior in my opinion, I suggest
you all check it out.

 

[ironheart]

he handeled 350 pretty good, and his form looks solid, i know it's not ATG but still. i hope i can make it to 500 and i will be very impressed if he does.

lol at the spotter, now thats some active spotting right there.

 

[tkD]

Teh spotter.. LMFAO!!!

 

[Natzo]

That's Ghetto Spot in yo face!

 

[Anabolicus]

Lol. Looks like his spotter is on extacy.