The American bodybuilder is one of the famous athletes of past years with proportionally pumped muscles and a jeweled relief. Such forms - a consequence of old-school striking training with an emphasis on basic exercises. Looking at Kevin’s photo, the eye involuntarily stops at the spherical shoulders and biceps, the cubes on the stomach, reminiscent of a lined field for playing tic-tac-toe.
During his career, the athlete has conquered not a single Olympic Everest. Despite his age, Kevin Levrone still shows the world his ideal form and participates in tournaments. He does not have the most prestigious title “Mr. Olympia” in his piggy bank, but he took part in the tournament 11 times and climbed to the second step of the podium 4 times. During his career, Kevin won 23 competitions.
Biography facts
was born in July 1965, Maryland, Baltimore. The boy was born into a large family, where six children were raised by their mother for most of their lives. When his father died, Kevin was 10 years old. On the day of his parent's death, the boy realized that his childhood was over. To somehow take my mind off my problems, I started playing sports and quickly became interested. Later he realized that the best place to relieve stress is in the gym and focusing on the process.
After graduating from college, Kevin owns a small construction business and goes to the gym in his free time. But a tragic event again forced me to immerse myself in training. When the guy turned 24, his mother was diagnosed with cancer. A few months later she passed away. To relieve the pain of loss, he trained tirelessly.
professional bodybuilding. However, an innate sense of responsibility and perfectionism did not allow me to skip training and forced me to hone every movement. Seeing the guy’s success, friends advised him to take part in the state tournament. Kevin himself did not understand how he became a champion.
What does the coming September have in store for us?
Therefore, Kevin makes a statement and will show his class in Las Vegas on September 16-17. You believe? - I believe! If you compare his forms in the photos of 1992 and 2003 (and this is a difference of almost ten years), I’ll tell you, he became even better, even more gorgeous - chiseled forms, impressive muscle relief, the geography of landscapes on the parchment of the skin, like on the map.
During that break he performed a miracle on himself. And in our example, a pause of 13 years (from 2003 to 2020), something tells me, may have the same effect.
The world knows of cases of bodybuilding legends returning after many years of absence from competitions. This was done by Sergio Oliva in 1948, who reappeared to the sports community 11 years later, in 1995 by Lou Ferrinho (17 years later), and in 2020 by Fedorov (seven years later). Yes, unsuccessful, to put it mildly.
Even Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbo took five years off for themselves, but these are always winners.
Today, Kevin Levrone is once again powerful and powerful. Hey skeptics! Watch the latest numerous videos of the Master preparing for Mr. Olympia 2016, he openly demonstrates there that his statement about returning to the big stage is by no means unfounded. Kevin is still a god who came down from Olympus.
With a height of 176 cm, from 127 kg by September he will reach his crowning height of 112-115. After all, in one of his last interviews he previously said that it costs him nothing to get in shape in three to five months. And he performed this trick more than once.
Our celestial has a biceps of 56 cm, a waist of 86 cm (like two Gurchenkos), a neck of 47 cm, a chest of 145 cm, a thigh of 84 and a lower leg of 49 cm.
Impressive? Plus muscle memory at the genetic level, plus character.
Start in professional sports
A year later he won the National Championship. This success became the starting point for victories as a pro. Every year the athlete’s piggy bank was replenished with new medals, statuettes and titles. He confidently beat his opponents at the “Night of Champions” and received first place at the “Arnold Classic” and other prestigious competitions.
In the entire history of bodybuilding, Kevin has collected the most medals.
10 years later, the athlete was at the peak of his form and capabilities. At this time, Kevin showed the best result at the Grand Prix in England. This event became a key moment in his career, because... after a resounding victory, he never rose above 2nd place.
In 2003, the bodybuilder performed at the “Strength Show” and announced his retirement from cinema . He tries himself as an actor and does it well. It was rumored that age had taken its toll and it was no longer possible to carry heavy iron. That's what those who didn't know Kevin well thought. In 2007, a familiar name reappeared in the standings. However, until today, no new victories have been noted.
Best achievements in your career
The professional career of bodybuilder Kevin Levrone is one of the most memorable and vibrant even after the official end and retirement from the sport. The bodybuilder has always been able to create excitement around himself and maintain the interest of the public and bodybuilding fans. His career began in 1992, when he won a convincing victory at the German Grand Prix. A good start and beginning, unfortunately, did not help him win prizes with ease. Further victories were very difficult for Levrone, but he was always among the top five. The only exceptions were the Arnold Classic, held in 1997, where he took 8th place, and the Mr. Olympia with sixth place in 2003.
During his career, Levron won twenty-two victories in professional competitions and participated in more than 60 tournaments. Often in one year he had to participate in up to eight shows. Maintaining good physical shape for a long time is quite difficult. There is nothing surprising about this. Levrone always worked with weights that other athletes did not lift even when preparing for competitions. In his last competition he failed to become first. He lost the championship and second place to Jackson and Cutler. Many fans still disagree with this decision. Unfortunately, most competitions in which such a massive and aesthetically built athlete failed to become the first cause controversy and doubt. You can't bring back the past. Of course, due to age, you cannot restore your former form either. The athlete is already over fifty years old, so it’s quite difficult to compete against young bodybuilders.
Kevin Levrone training program
The training is made up of separate blocks and involves pumping individual muscle groups on different days.
- In the first, the legs receive increased load.
- In the second - the fan-shaped muscles of the chest, all 3 deltoids and triceps.
- In the third - back and biceps.
Under No. 1 and No. 2 are basic exercises, then isolation exercises.
According to Kevin: “15 sets will blow up any group.”
The number of repetitions the athlete varies. Changing the pace eliminates habituation and mobilizes the muscles well. Favorite exercises:
- overhead and seated presses;
- dumbbell lateral raises;
- shrugs;
- bringing your arms together in a block on a bench with an inclined back;
- incline presses;
- crossover arm training.
Second wind
In 2020, the athlete became a popular personality in sports news. First, Kevin surprised fans with photos from training on Instagram and VKontakte, then announced his desire to participate in the Olympia to win the long-awaited title. The bodybuilder assured that for the sake of “hype” and cheap media popularity, he would not spend hours in the gym. Indeed, his figure looked powerful, but in comparison with other contenders for the title, his legs lagged behind in development. The muscleman explained that problems with his knees do not allow him to gain volume, but a month before the competition he will certainly do this. However, hopes were not justified. At the end of the tournament, the athlete did not even make it into the top 15 list.
| Year | Competitions | Place |
| 1991 | Nationals | 1 in category Heavyweight |
| 1991 | Nationals | 1 |
| 1991 | Junior Nationals | 2 in the Heavyweight category |
| 1992 | Grand Prix Germany | 1 |
| 1992 | Grand Prix England | 2 |
| 1992 | Chicago Pro | 3 |
| 1992 | Night of Champions | 1 |
| 1992 | Mr. Olympia | 2 |
| 1993 | Grand Prix France | 5 |
| 1993 | Grand Prix Finland | 2 |
| 1993 | Grand Prix Spain | 3 |
| 1993 | Grand Prix Germany | 1 |
| 1993 | Mr. Olympia | 5 |
| 1993 | Grand Prix England | 3 |
| 1994 | San Jose Pro | 1 |
| 1994 | San Francisco Pro | 1 |
| 1994 | Grand Prix France | 1 |
| 1994 | Grand Prix Italy | 1 |
| 1994 | Arnold Classic | 1 |
| 1994 | Mr. Olympia | 3 |
| 1994 | Grand Prix Spain | 2 |
| 1994 | Grand Prix Germany | 2 |
| 1994 | Grand Prix England | 2 |
| 1995 | Mr. Olympia | 2 |
| 1995 | Grand Prix Spain | 1 |
| 1995 | Grand Prix Germany | 1 |
| 1995 | Grand Prix England | 2 |
| 1995 | Grand Prix Russia | 1 |
| 1996 | San Jose Pro | 1 |
| 1996 | Arnold Classic | 1 |
| 1996 | San Francisco Pro | 1 |
| 1996 | Mr. Olympia | 3 |
| 1996 | Grand Prix Spain | 4 |
| 1996 | Grand Prix Germany | 3 |
| 1996 | Grand Prix England | 4 |
| 1996 | Grand Prix Czech Republic | 2 |
| 1996 | Grand Prix Switzerland | 3 |
| 1996 | Grand Prix Russia | 5 |
| 1997 | Arnold Classic | 8 |
| 1997 | Mr. Olympia | 4 |
| 1997 | Grand Prix Hungary | 1 |
| 1997 | Grand Prix Spain | 1 |
| 1997 | Grand Prix Germany | 1 |
| 1997 | Grand Prix England | 1 |
| 1997 | Grand Prix Czech Republic | 1 |
| 1997 | Grand Prix Finland | 1 |
| 1997 | Grand Prix Russia | 2 |
| 1998 | San Francisco Pro | 1 |
| 1998 | Toronto/Montreal Pro | 2 |
| 1998 | Night of Champions | 2 |
| 1998 | Mr. Olympia | 4 |
| 1998 | Grand Prix Germany | 2 |
| 1998 | Grand Prix Finland | 2 |
| 1999 | Arnold Classic | 2 |
| 1999 | Mr. Olympia | 4 |
| 1999 | World Championship Pro | 3 |
| 1999 | Grand Prix England | 3 |
| 2000 | Arnold Classic | 3 |
| 2000 | Mr. Olympia | 2 |
| 2001 | Mr. Olympia | 3 |
| 2001 | Grand Prix England | 1 |
| 2002 | Arnold Classic | 5 |
| 2002 | Grand Prix Australia | 4 |
| 2002 | Mr. Olympia | 2 |
| 2003 | Arnold Classic | 5 |
| 2003 | San Francisco Pro | Refusal |
| 2003 | Mr. Olympia | 6 |
| 2003 | Power Show Pro | 3 |
| 2016 | Mr. Olympia | 16 |
| 2018 | Arnold Classic Australia | — |
Kevin Levroni returns to bodybuilding
Kevin Levroni has now become almost the main star and news sensation of bodybuilding in 2020. At the beginning of the year, he simply surprised all his fans with his progress in volume and posted his photos to confirm this. At the end of spring 2016, he announced his participation in Olympia after a long break. I decided to go there not for the sake of “hype” and media exposure, but as a potential candidate for victory.
Then came the summer itself and Olympia, after which the fans split into two camps, those who were disappointed by Kevin’s form, and those who were truly surprised. Further, print publications and online media practically did not remember Levroni; the hype around his name subsided. We decided to tell you about the last 12 months of the bodybuilder’s life, how Kevin Levroni lives now, what he does, what his plans are for 2018.
Other activities and hobbies of the “Muscle Machine”
An athlete has no time to be upset. After Olympia, he went on a business trip around the countries. The purpose of the business tour was to present a new line of sports nutrition. He visited Spain, Germany, Greece. Kevin's tour of Russia was not limited to Moscow. In 2017, Levron conducted a series of seminars on nutrition in Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnodar, Tambov, and Ufa.
Today, the famous bodybuilder owns 2 clubs - in Maryland and Baltimore. In addition, he organized his own tournament and donates all the proceeds to a charitable foundation that he created in memory of his mother.
other passion is guitar. In the 2000s, the budding musician organized a band in Los Angeles and told reporters that he had decided to quit the sport. It turned out that in this way he decided to divert attention from himself in order to calmly prepare for Mr. Olympia.
Last news
In recent interviews, the bodybuilder states that he does not need a special invitation to the 2020 Olympia. He wants to get into the tournament after confirming his classification at the PRO tournament. The strongman diligently pumps his legs and counts the months until the competition. Now his weight in squats is 185 kg. The bodybuilder’s next start will take place in July in Canada at Vancouver-PRO.
The tournament organizers are happy for the athlete and hope that the “legend” will prove to everyone that you can win at any age.
What to expect from a stubborn bodybuilder is unknown. However, in what form the athlete will become clear in the summer. However, fans are waiting for good news.
Unravel Kevin
Many are tormented by the question: why did he suddenly decide to declare himself at Mr. Olympia, and even after serious injuries and muscle ruptures, operations and many years of absence.
After all, after such a loud message, in the event of a loss, if he gets not first, but second, third, and so on, the disappointment will be universal, and sadness will cover all bodybuilders, fans, fans, beginners... The image will suffer... He was going to Mr. Olympia !
As Levron himself said, he comes back to win, and nothing less. Knowing the character of this legendary man, his iron will, patience, ability to concentrate on a goal, his conviction is transmitted to everyone who is rooting for him.
And his current form so impressed the organizers of the high tournament, producers Jim Manion and Robin Chang, that they also believed in this extraordinary man.
We present Kevin Levrone, the Maryland Muscle Machine, that graceful Big Cat as he is nicknamed, as the Winner.
I think that if he decided to show himself to the public and win, to “make” everyone after a 13-year absence from the podium, then a fantastic show awaits us! Subscribe to the newsletter on my blog. Share this article with your friends. Health and victories over yourself!
