I put together this quick retrospective so that people new to the blog can see where we've been. If you're just recently joining us, I invite you to go back to the beginning of the journey and review a treasure trove of old posts and training programs – it's free and available to the world. To those of you who have been with us from the start, thanks for your support. Our progress on this blog, and on our fitness levels, has been a group effort. The Levrone Report is only going to get better from here, so get fired up for the endless transformation. The journey never ends, and together we can move toward our goals with the resolve of champions. – Kevin [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s12dR1sn5sk]

Here it is. I wanted to get this up earlier – this pic was from the beginning of last week. I was hoping to put it up with a leg and back shot, but I never had a chance to get those done, so I'm putting this up now. This pic is important because not only is it the last pic of the MASS transformation, it's also the first pic for the DEFINITION transformation to come. Starting tomorrow we're going to get back to posting regularly, and we'll be setting the stage for the definition transformation. I hope you all join me in getting more cut than you've ever been. – Kevin

The first transformation is officially complete. I finished strong with a killer leg workout at Gold's Gym, in Venice Beach. It was fun to check out the mecca – really fantastic experience. But you and I know, it's not about the name. It's not about the place. It's not about the history. It's about you and the iron, and it always will be. But it was a meaningful visit for me, nonetheless. It's been a great ride, and it wasn't easy. But you made the transformation a lot easier by making this blog a part of your daily routine, and sending in your stories, thoughts, ideas and support. If this blog is helping you now, good news, it's going to get even better. Take a look at the video, and pay special attention to the end. I want you to understand my feelings about where we are, and where we're going. It's about endless transformation, and you're all invited. RSVP: comment board below. – Kevin [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw38DKXfsQI]

Full Work Out

 

Leg press:

610 lb x 15

700 lb x 15

790 lb x 15

840 lb x 15

970 lb x 15

1060 lb x 20

 

Hack Squats :

430 lb x 3 sets of 6

430 lb x15

 

Leg extensions :

150 lb x 12

180 lb x 12

190 lb x 12

200 lb x 12

Not surprisingly, I passed. I know it's not rational, but I was still nervous. My mind playing tricks on me that maybe something from 5 years ago was hanging out. Also, for some reason I was thinking about the glass of wine I had and if it would show up on the test. I know, crazy. Bottom line is, to this day I'm not a big fan of tests. Dave and Jon are good guys and we go back, however, I know this about them, they do not pull punches, they tell it straight. That's why I let them do this. Wherever they stand on steroid use, they did a first-class job setting up the test and presenting the results. So that's that. I'll still take a test anytime, anywhere. Doubters, bring it on. Most of you don't care either way and I'm cool with that, too. I think that by taking steroids out of the equation for this, we get to focus on the essence of bodybuilding: training, genetics, hard work. That means something to me, and I know it does to you, too. Sit tight, a lot of you guessed right. Gold's Gym, Venice. A great hard leg workout. Eleven plates each side, 20 reps. It was hard to tape there, people kept coming up to me, which is great though – it was great to be there. Sit tight, I'll post it shortly. Out. Listen to results announcement on rxmuscle.com.

Below is my second-to-last workout for the "mass" transformation. Think of this as the finale week. Drawin' it out, having so much fun I want to savor the ending. Today I'm heading over to a famous landmark gym with a rich history in the sport, for my last mass workout, which I'll post tomorrow. This gym will mean something to anyone interested in the sport of pro bodybuilding – I'll let the place be a surprise. You're coming with me, VIP, front row, baby. It's worth the extra time it took to arrange tomorrow's workout because when it comes to ending this first chapter, it's gotta be at this gym...where I'll finish strong and sum up what happened, where we are, and where we're going. There will be more videos to come, more training. Out. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPm5Of7vrOg] Full Work Out Back Bent over Rows: 135lb x 8 225lb x 8 275lb x 8 275lb x 8 Reps

Seated Rows:

 

150lb x 6 200lb x 6 250lb x 6 300lb x 8 

 

Front Lat Pull Downs:

 

150lb x 6  180lb x 6  200lb x 6  240lb x 8 Reps

 

One Arm Rows:

 

120lb 4 Sets of 6 

 

SHOULDER SHRUGS:

315lb x 6  405lb  x 6  500lb x 6

Here's Friday's workout. A really solid chest and shoulder program. I'm in a good place, physically, as we near the end of this transformation, and in a good place overall, mentally. It's been helpful to have your presence in the gym with me as you watch at home. I hope you feel my presence in your gym, too, and I hope it helps you as much as your presence helps me. In the next few days you can expect a proper wrap-up of this first transformation. The week will be a look back at the gains, a review of what we learned and a chance to plan the next chapter. As I mentioned in the comments, I'm leaning toward a "definition" transformation. I'll update the look of the blog and add a forum feature so we can take the conversation to the next level and make information easier to navigate. I'm going to keep it free and simple. I'm going to be sending out the Levrone Insider, the first edition of the newsletter, and it will contain info about diet and nutrition that relates to this past transformation. If you have not signed up for the newsletter, please do it now. This edition of the newsletter will only go out once and will not be published on the site. What an incredible, life-changing eight weeks. Let's keep it going guys. – Kevin, out. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMP_6gFs2Gc] Chest : Flat Bench: 135 lb x 6, 225 lb x 6, 275 lb x 6, 315 lb x 7 reps Incline Chest : 225 lb x 3 sets of 6, 225 lb x 11, 315 lb x 4  reps Machine Flys : 150 lb x 12, 160 lb x 12, 180 lb x 12, 190 lb x 12, 200 lb x 12 reps Shoulders: Front Dumbell Raises: 40 lb x 8, 50 lb x 8, 55 lb x 8, 50 lb x 8 reps Seated Lateral Raises: 4 sets 30 lb X 12 reps Dumbell Shoulder Press : 3 sets of 60 lb x 8 Reps, 100 lb x 5 reps

Shocking the muscles a little more on this fifth day of week eight, with a focus on arms. Today was supposed to be a day off, but I couldn't fight the urge to get back in the gym and get a message out to you during these intense final days. To everyone who's inspired me with words of encouragement and personal stories on this blog...to everyone who has asked tough questions and taken my answers at face value...to every spotter, camera holder, nutritional advisor...to those of you who respect me and have faith in me on bodybuilding forums around the world. This blog is for you. This transformation could not be happening without you. Let's finish strong – the possibilities for all of us are endless if we stick together. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSbX-L8zftw] Traps : Shrugs: 315 lb x 6, 315 lb x 6, 405 lb x 6 reps Arms: Straight bar curls: 4 sets of 135 lb x 6 reps Hammer Curls: 50 lb x 6,  55 lb x 6, 60 lb x 6, 60 lb x 6 reps Triceps : Straight bar push downs: 5 sets of 200 lb x 20 reps , 1 set of 200 lb x 25 reps

Here's the week 7 photo taken a few days ago. Took me a while to get it up. Seven weeks, all natural. Let me know your thoughts, and don't forget to scroll down and check out the leg workout posted earlier today.

This is it, 100% focus for the last leg workout of this first transformation. Not a lot to say, but I'll go back to talking and instructing very soon. Maybe a post tonight from home to answer a few of your comments directly. It's worth the distraction of the camera. It's important to me that you're there to see my workout, to go through it with me, and to take some of my focus and simplicity into your workout if you can. I'm in a zone where I'm relaxed and at peace, and it shows in the video. Feeling the mood enhancer kicking in. The best workouts for me are a combination of focus, power and calm. Try to shoot for that combination today, let me know how it feels. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNesBOlkO-c]

Remember back at week one when I said, "I haven’t done even a set of pushups in 2 or 3 years, so I need to ease into it." Now in the eighth week it's safe to say I'm done easing into it. This was the most intense workout yet in terms of digging deep for those last reps. Making some noise, feeling fired up. If you lift today I need you to go full blown like there's no tomorrow...because there isn't. We got four days left. Tell me about your monster workout, your intensity and visualization. I need to read your comments to get psyched up for my next workout. It's not over just because the first eight weeks are ending. The blog and the journey are just beginning. The best is yet to come. Let's finish strong. Evaluate. Then plan the next move together. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrknhppQmaQ] CHEST: Dumbell Press: 80 lb x 8, 100 lb x 8, 115 lb x 8, 120 lb x 8 Incline Bench: 135 lb x 6, 225 lb x 6, 275 lb x 6, 275 lb x 6 Reps Hammer Chest Press: 135 lb x 6, 225 lb x 6, 275 lb x 6, 275 lb x 6 Reps Seated Machine Flys: 150 lb x 15, 160 lb x15, 180 lb x 15, 190 lb x 16 Standing Reverse Cable Fly: 50 lb x 15, 60 lb x 15, 80 lb x 15 , 90 lb x 15 SHOULDERS : Super Set Dumbell Side Lateral Raises: 15 lb x 10, 20 lb x 10, 25 lb x 10 reps of 4 sets