Some bodybuilders are less inhibited when it comes to poses. Kevin Levrone never had a problem showing off, as he did on this photo session for Flex magazine in Zuma Beach, CA.
There are tall cliffs at one end of Zuma. We walked along the water line until we were under those cliffs. On the coast the weather can often be cloudy, but the weather was perfect that day - sunny and warm, with a refreshing sea breeze. "I think California just brags about me," Kevin said as pelicans tumbled off the cliffs and a school of dolphins swam outside the surf line.
The power of a body vs. the power of the surf. Bill Dobbins
California has always had a reputation for promoting itself. And the beach has always been a part of the California experience in public opinion. Levrone was spectacularly physically built, so it was a good idea to photograph him in a spectacular setting.
Make yourself comfortable in the California sun. Bill Dobbins
At the end of the photo session, a seal appeared and started sunbathing on the beach.
So you can be a show-off yourself, Kevin - but try to beat California beach at its best. It's great to shoot a real show-off both as a model and as a location.
Kevin Levrone had an amazing career as a competitive bodybuilder. During his professional career, Levrone took part in 68 IFBB Professional competitions. Considered one of the best bodybuilders of the 90s, although he never won the prestigious Mr. Olympia title, he has won 23 pro shows and held the record of most wins as an IFBB professional until Ronnie Coleman set the new record in 2004 this record was finally broken in 2016 by Dexter Jackson with 29 victories.
Kevin Levrone bodybuilding competition history
- 2018 Arnold Classic 13th
- 2016 Mr. Olympia, 17.
- 2003 Show of Strengths Pro Championship, 3rd
- 2003 Mr. Olympia, 6.
- 2003 Arnold Classic, 5.
- 2002 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
- 2002 Australian Grand Prix, 4th place
- 2002 Arnold Classic, 5.
- 2001 British Grand Prix, 1st prize
- 2001 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
- 2000 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
- 2000 Arnold Classic, 3.
- 1999 British Grand Prix, 3rd place
- 1999 World Pro Championships, 3rd place
- 1999 Mr. Olympia, 4th
- 1999 Arnold Classic, 2.
- 1998 Grand Prix Finland, 2nd place
- 1998 Grand Prix of Germany, 2nd place
- 1998 Mr. Olympia, 4th
- 1998 Night of Champions, 2.
- 1998 Toronto Pro Invitational, 2nd
- 1998 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st Prize
- 1997 Grand Prix Russia 2.
- 1997 Grand Prix Finland, 1st place
- 1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 1st place
- 1997 British Grand Prix, 1st prize
- 1997 German Grand Prix, 1st prize
- 1997 Grand Prix Spain, 1st place
- 1997 Hungarian Grand Prix, 1st prize
- 1997 Mr. Olympia, 4th
- 1997 Arnold Classic, 8.
- 1996 Grand Prix Russia, 5th
- 1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 3rd place
- 1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 2nd place
- 1996 British Grand Prix, 4th place
- 1996 Grand Prix of Germany, 4th place
- 1996 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd place
- 1996 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
- 1996 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st Prize
- 1996 Arnold Classic, 1st prize
- 1996 San Jose Pro Invitational, 1st
- 1995 Grand Prix Russia, 1st place
- 1995 British Grand Prix, 2nd place
- 1995 German Grand Prix, 1st prize
- 1995 Spanish Grand Prix, 1st place
- 1995 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
- 1994 British Grand Prix, 2nd place
- 1994 Grand Prix of Germany, 2nd place
- 1994 Grand Prix Spain, 2nd place
- 1994 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
- 1994 Arnold Classic, 1st prize
- 1994 Italian Grand Prix, 1st prize
- 1994 French Grand Prix (2), 1st place
- 1994 San Jose Pro Invitational, 1st Prize
- 1993 British Grand Prix, 3rd)
- 1993 Mr. Olympia, 5.
- 1993 German Grand Prix, 1st prize
- 1993 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd place
- 1993 Grand Prix Finland, 2nd place
- 1993 French Grand Prix, 5th
- 1992 Mr. Olympia, 2.
- 1992 Night of Champions, 1.
- 1992 Chicago Pro Invitational, 3rd Prize
- 1992 British Grand Prix, 2nd place
- 1992 Grand Prix Germany, 1st place
- 1991 Nationals - NPC, overall winner
- 1991 Nationals - NPC, Heavyweight, 1st Prize
- 1991 Junior Nationals - NPC, Heavyweight, 2nd Prize
