Note: This video is from Friday. It was a hectic weekend and with President’s Day and no school I’m booked solid, however, still training chest but will not be able to post video. See chest from last week and train chest today, next video is Wednesday, leg day.
Bodybuilding is not merely a program written out on a page. Bodybuilding is in the doing. That’s why no matter how sound the science is behind your workout, it won’t do you any good if you don’t actually train with uncommon intensity and dedication.
Of course, this isn’t always easy. It requires doing things that get you pumped up and psyched up. Trying new things, taking on new challenges. Otherwise training stagnates and you start missing a workout. Then another. Next thing you know, you’re back to square one, or worse. Who among us has not gone through this?
That’s why I’m humbled and energized today by Roger in this video. I believe there is something to learn from everyone – and Roger, a 63-year-old ex-Navy Seal and cancer survivor is no exception.
You might think some of these moves are useless if you’re looking to pack on real mass. But to pack on ANY mass, you first and foremost have to SHOW UP. And to show up at the gym day after day, year after year, you have to be excited to be there.
Roger’s amazingly impressive physique tells that story. The story you won’t find in lifeless programs, sets and splits written on a page alone.
All bodies tell a story. Each of our stories for this year are being written now, and Levrolympia in April will be our chance to share them.
One world, baby.
Peace,
Kevin
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This has been a painful and heart-wrenching weekend. First Clark Jackson who I mentioned in my last post; and then my IFBB colleague Frank Hillebrand (below), an outstanding bodybuilder and a first-rate human being. I am heartbroken in hearing about this tragic news, and so are many others. My deeply felt condolences go out to Frank’s family.
Much respect Roger, thanks for a truly inspirational video! “Never give up, never defeated.” Peace & God Bless.
DAMN Roger has some big guns
kevin the look on your face was priceless.we,ve got a few 60 plus year old guys at my gym and these guys train hard not heavy but very intense.these guys are built solid they may look 65 in the face but have physics of someone half there age.roger, love seeing that your health problems are behind you and good luck in the future.cheers fury
what does the rumors say?. Was Frank geneticly predesposed for getting a heartattack? Like Flex was for his organfailure. He didnt look like a freak and a big drug abuser. But like Eddie Guilliani you never can tell, hu? Its a bit scaring though. Even if quiting long time ago, doing cardios and eating healthy, your edgeliving policy in your 20s, may kill you in your 40s……
Roger definitely got the heart and mind of a WARRIOR! Awesome tips on the biceps workout…no weight on the bar but looks intense.
I’ll give this a go Monday for Frank!
Dominus Vobiscum
Like always, im just speechless, incredible good job there. Much respect to Roger, i hope i got the power when im 65 yr. True warrior.
Kev u do a awesome job bro, man im 24 and i always wonder when i see the older guys training, becouse i respect them so much. You created something big here, this is not only a page of bodybuilding, since the very start i learned so much here, about personality, treatment and respect. its more then a site. I just can say keep on doing this.
http://youtu.be/KIiUqfxFttM Awesome vid with Roger so impressive nice. Sorry for your personal losses GOD bless.
http://youtu.be/pXrp2GP4gSg Rest in peace to those who have perished.
http://youtu.be/6Rt5ORTVNbg nightmare story
http://youtu.be/802m4HPvXas awesome stuff brother good video of roger and sorry about the losses
straight sadness Levrone man may time heal your pain good vid of Roger truely inspirational.
All I gotta say with respect is to live your life to the fullest, life is short and no one can avoid it. Sorry for the loss man.
Those reverse pushup looked great, giving those a shot.
Once again bro.. Sorry for your loss. On another note, that was a great exercise by Roger. Good job brother!
Sorry for your loss. My wife`s uncle died last week. 52 years old…
Is Frank Hillebrand next victim of bodybuilding? Bodybuilding is not healthy sport, even on amatour level without steroids. If you want to look good bodybuilding is for you. If you just want to be health better go to the swimming pool…
What are all these strange comments?
sorry for your lose of another dear friend kevin.but with due respect to the late frank hillebrand we cannot conclude that his past use of steriods as a pro bodybuilder had anything to do with his passing until a comprehensive autopsy is done.there are other pro athletes who are super fit and have not used steriods who have suffered the same fate as frank who died of a heart attack.i just hope this does not become a media beat up to sell some pappers that a ex pro bodybuilder dies from his past use of steriods.i hope respect is given to the hillebrand family and friends to greave in peace. may he rest in peace.
I really have a big respect for those soldiers.. Especially to roger.. age is just a number,,, great vid
Roger- you are a beast!! You have inspired and motivated me for the day. I will have to challenge myself with those barbell curls. And thank you for your military service.
Death sucks. But in many ways it reminds us that this life is only a preparation for what comes after and what is eternal. I hope each of us can leave the world a better place for us having lived this life.
Roger ? what can i say ? I only pray that i will have the drive and genetics to look that good when i am in my 60.s Kevin i am sorry for you loss of another comrade, people no time to get on a pedistal and bemoan the man for using roids, he is dead ok let him rest in peace sheesh
Roger is fenomenal !! R E S P E C T
Just by looking at those curls I could feel the intensity and pump.
In this video we saw dedication, perseverance, action, mental power, physical power ……. all in one person … his name; Roger.
Kevin …. please say hello to Roger from ‘Gert from the Netherlands’. Roger now at least has one fan !
I always have respect for individuals that beat cancer and keep a positive attitude in the aftermath. When I see a cancer survivor as old as Roger and in such fantastic shape, it inspires me even more. Thanks for the this video Kevin it answered a question I always had in the back of my mind in regard to whether Olympian bodybuilders ever work out with very light poundages for very high repetitions. Amazing stuff!
Great pzazz for an old man great video hey. Thats why you must respect your elders this man is strong even after his battle with cancer, much respect in honor in itself. Any way back to business Levrone you still have not paid your respect to our button we give you now 3 days untill we must execute the clock on your head and make it a contract again this is not a threat. Our button was wrongly disrespected on this site, cannot happen. It has been brought to my attention that he was banned after buying and promoting your product this cannot happen. So in ending this i must say Che sara sara what will be will be. In final we ask that you lift ban on our button capiche buena note God bless.
Too bad about Franky i knew of him in Germany when he won lightweight good kid my condolences. Mr Levrone my nephew Vito has brought to my attention that his request have not been met he is a cugine in our family. We must get waht he ask for just in case you don’t think he is legit he is. There is no compromise we must attain what he ask for or Che Sara’ Sara’ what will be will be. Capiche I come here to validate his ranking. God bless.
wtf????
OMG, just the other day I checked out Franks website since I know he´s been a personal trainer for quite a lomg time now. I met him over here in Germany and also knew his old trainer Walter Klock. My condolences to his family! RIP Frank…. too bad at such a young age…
My God man, that is one intense workout that I saw. I never thought that simply using the bar with no weight could do that but I am so impressed with it that I think I will give it a try! One word to Roger man….RESPECT! I can only hope that in my mid sixties I can go with that same intensity:) Sorry to hear about your loss Kevin, to lose anyone is tragic but to lose two people in a couple of days is traumatic to say the least. We’re all here for ya man!
That Roger workout was meraviglioso which is Italian for awesome. True inspiration nice to hear he survived cancer and still hits the gym after such a long lay off much respect Roger. Truely nice video Mr Levrone nice touch Brother. As i posted in earlier post R.I.P to Frank was known to some in my family R.I.P. and God Bless the Hillebrand family
It has come to my knowledge that Mr Levrone is now a Friend of ours in La Familia Riina. Great things you are doing here Mr. Levrone keep up the good work very impressive no more troubles with us. The inspiration you are producing seems to be great. I’ve browsed the site and it is very impressive much respect untill we meet again buena note. God bless
Just wanna say sorry to anyone i have disrespected on this site. I haven’t come here to cause trouble. So with respect an honor of my family i say sorry to the adminastrators, Mr Levrone, and anyone else who i might have offended. This TLR thing is something special and something i admire. Not only does Mr Levrone give great info he is a charitable man which is to be respected. And of course he is a legend in his fields of expertise both inspiration and weightlifting. All i can say thanks for this site and i gotta say Lemon Lift Off is the Good ish Later.
WOW crazy thanks loved that ,pretty cool big kev.
Cool, indeed!!
Emotional day all around here on TLR!
63 years old? R u kidding me!!? this man is in good shape!
respect for roger! =D
ei kev!, i bet that the next day had a hell on your biceps lol
R.I.P Frank , my condolences to his family, rest in peace.
Caleb
Inspiring stuff Roger! All these new approaches are really entertaining!
Roger definitely shows all the qualities of a warrior!! This goes to everyone out there never…NEVER give up! Losers do that and that ain’t us!
Condolences to the family of Frank Hillebrand. It was an outstanding man and bodybuilder, with excellent musculature, especially the quadriceps.
Roger, well done, looks great and is physically very strong! Proper physical exercise improve health, it is proved.
Originally Posted By Vito RiinaGreat pzazz for an old man great video hey. Thats why you must respect your elders this man is strong even after his battle with cancer, much respect in honor in itself. Any way back to business Levrone you still have not paid your respect to our button we give you now 3 days untill we must execute the clock on your head and make it a contract again this is not a threat. Our button was wrongly disrespected on this site, cannot happen. It has been brought to my attention that he was banned after buying and promoting your product this cannot happen. So in ending this i must say Che sara sara what will be will be. In final we ask that you lift ban on our button capiche buena note God bless.
Freakin hilarious! I never thought “wannabe” Italian mafiosi would penetrate TLR! The internet REALLY attracts WEIRD people.
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Glad to hear you have come to your senses after being served a hefty serving of humble pie. Don’t forget to “keep it tight”.
I see Vfazz you have a problem with me thats ok that will be taken care of in time. I’m not hear to appease you capiche. Any way please have some respect this reply area is for Roger and the man who has passed Mr Frank Hillebrand. By making it personal wit me you just disrespected these men. As far as keeping it tight goes dont worry about that capiche talk to you later vfazz..
Kevin, is there any way we can attain the past newsletters we didn’t receive before we became guests here? -thanks.
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