Antoine Vaillant Pays Tribute to the Legend Rory Leidelmeyer

Antoine Vaillant pays tribute to a legend.

Antoine Vaillant has proven himself to be a pretty standout bodybuilder. The talented competitor was recently prepping for the now delayed Boston Pro. As such he’s built a really incredible stage ready physique in the process.

A recent update to his Instagram showcased just how far he’s pushed his physique during his time away from the stage.

 

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Pics taken yesterday from the check in video for my coach @dorian_hamilton … was 261 lbs that morning. Carbed up yesterday, woke up 265.8 lbs today. Another high day today minus the @fiveguys burgers and fries. I am typing this as I try to wake up to take another check in video… anybody who is trained by @dorian_hamilton knows we are lucky to have him as a coach. Some bodybuilders he is coaching also right now : @keone_prodigy @quintbeastwood @regangrimes @carlos_thomasjr_ @oliverforslin @simonducharme_ifbbpro @sdidoshak @officialrealt_ifbbpro just to name a few. . . I have probably one of the best set up an IFBB pro could have. The best coach IMO able to see me in person everyday, the best, highest quality and most transparent supplement company (@hd.muscle ) , @puremuscleandfitness which the best bodybuilding gym (soon We will be able to say in the world stay tuned), meal prep service @boss.meals , great and loyal companies like @ironbullstrength and @ryderwear who have been supporting me through the thick and thin for years, family and friends who support & accept me and what I do (you know who you are), @dr.akhan keeping me healthy and I am living in Canada, the best country to be living in and doing all this…. so can’t complain! Lol! … + my job and my day is spent bodybuilding… good life that I chose right?! Lol . . . . . @ryderwear ?⚫️CAMO D-maks ⚫️? – 10% off code AV10 on www.ryderwear.com – check out my story to know how to participate in the contest #ryderwear is having for their 10th anniversary!

A post shared by IFBB PRO Antoine Vaillant (@antoinev87) on Aug 20, 2020 at 5:31am PDT

It’s clear that Antoine Vaillant would have been a favorite to win the Boston Pro. But while he won’t have the opportunity to compare his physique to the other standout athletes in the Open Bodybuilding division, Vaillant has been able to see how he stacks up to a legend in the game.

More of a tribute than an out and out comparison, Antoine Vaillant recently posted an image of himself reenacting a famous photo of bodybuilding legend Rory Leidelmeyer.

 

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I put on my practice posing trunks and one of my morning skull caps and was like “Wait a minute, I’ve seen this somewhere!” Lol! Tribute to @rory_leidelmeyer this morning. Such an iconic picture. Cool to see him still training give him a follow! ?

A post shared by IFBB PRO Antoine Vaillant (@antoinev87) on Aug 19, 2020 at 5:21am PDT

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