Layne Norton's Journey to the Natural Pro Stage - Page 209

**str8flexed** · 03-25-2009, 09:08 PM

thanks man, I hope you enjoy it! and AllGenetix, i'm really glad you liked it!

AllGenetix · 03-25-2009, 09:12 PM

liked it is an understatement. i hope BB.com picks up more of them ASAP!

low blow · 03-26-2009, 01:14 AM

2 Questions

(1) Hows Smolov going and what kind of progress have you made?
(2) Who do we email about the "in the life of Layne Norton" series...ryan? (CEO@bb.com)

Scarback · 03-26-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by str8flexed

not sure, we sent some in... just waiting on bodybuilding.com

you guys should email them and demand them back LOL

Glad i asked. I was looking forward to the rest of the series. I'll shoot them an email.

superneuby · 03-26-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by str8flexed

i don't use wraps unless I'm in a meet. I use sleeves. I had been using tommy kono's but I just got the convict sleeves for my next meso-cycle

What is the reasoning for only using your wraps during a competition? What is the advantage/disadvantage of using wraps vs. sleeves or vice versa?

**str8flexed** · 03-26-2009, 09:46 PM

sleeves are more for knee warmth & lubrication whereas wraps will add some weight to your lifts. HOwever, there is some thought that lifting with really tight wraps all the time can place stress on the patella, plus some RAW organizations only allow sleeves & not wraps so I need to get used to that

ben2285 · 03-27-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by will-work4ANDRO

4 year degree with some kind of internship i believe..then you have to sit for the RD exam.

Yep 4 year degree, 1 yr. intership, then the RD exam. Some schools do "accelerated" programs where the integrate the internship within their senior year

**str8flexed** · 03-27-2009, 11:26 PM

1 year 2 weeks removed from my pec tear

back on my feet LIKE A FREIGHT TRAIN I'M COMIN'!

225 lbs in these

AllGenetix · 03-27-2009, 11:31 PM

holy swole sauce! damn Layne, thats legit!

which pec did you tear again? left or right? can't tell from pics.

edit: sick chinstrap too!

will-work4ANDRO · 03-28-2009, 06:30 AM

you are on a monster level in those pics Layne...it'll be interesting when you step back on stage...you look pretty damn lean for being 225...it's gotta be the occlusion

LayzieBone085 · 03-28-2009, 06:31 AM

I think its his right pec if I remember from seeing him at the Arnold. Since we crossed paths in the gym it looks like the hard work you continue to put out is paying off. That front lat spread will be deadly when you step on stage, its only a matter of time!

devinh · 03-28-2009, 08:55 AM

looking sick layne. your back has come quite a ways and is looking awesome. like bob said, that front lat spread is killin 'em. i can't wait to see the next time you step on stage.

user787877877 · 03-28-2009, 08:55 AM

his right pec, lower right side by his armpit I believe.

Dude your arms are fuking HUGE! Sick ass shape too

Frankdaddy · 03-28-2009, 09:49 AM

I thought my pics looked good today I just sent you, and I come in here to see you are still leaner than me bulking

haha good job bro, im sure your as anxious to step on stage as every1 is to see you do it, as long as you believe you will be ready.

spirit3530 · 03-28-2009, 10:36 AM

Nice lean bulk. You could be 250 if you bulked IFBB pro style based on how lean you are in these pics.

Dude is 225 this lean and not even 30 yet. This is good news for the Team Norton camp

... bad news for the competition.

dpd555 · 03-28-2009, 11:30 AM

Looking great Layne...big and lean. I like the idea of staying lean in the offseason, within 15-20lbs of contest weight.

**str8flexed** · 03-28-2009, 02:28 PM

thanks guys. Not sure if i'm lean enough to be within 15-20 lbs of contest weight; but I do know that this is the leanest I've been at 225

Benny5 · 03-28-2009, 02:32 PM

uh ohs... everybody chasin that leaner offseason now???

Norton's REDEMPTION is gonna be sick nasty....

Maybe a lil NPC return when ya move back to FL.... and hush it all?

Wait wait... NPC just made a big deal about no pro's from any fed being able to compete in NPC.... so take that off your payback list... Just keep killin each fed ya walk thru bro-hoss....

B5<--- utmost confidence in Layne Norton silencing all the haters.

yzrider400f · 03-28-2009, 02:43 PM

layne keep that **** up.. upper body pics when you've been doing smolov for all this time and you look scary large; especially in that MM.. almost ruhl-esque IMO.

I probably missed it but maybe someone else can answer. Around what time frame are you thinking about to hit the pro stage?

**str8flexed** · 03-28-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Benny5

uh ohs... everybody chasin that leaner offseason now???

Norton's REDEMPTION is gonna be sick nasty....

Maybe a lil NPC return when ya move back to FL.... and hush it all?

Wait wait... NPC just made a big deal about no pro's from any fed being able to compete in NPC.... so take that off your payback list... Just keep killin each fed ya walk thru bro-hoss....

B5<--- utmost confidence in Layne Norton silencing all the haters.

i may do an NPC show on the DL before I do any natural pro show

lth · 03-28-2009, 02:54 PM

can't really say too much other than the obvious fact that your big as f*ck. Good stuff layne.

Fire8085 · 03-28-2009, 02:57 PM

Looking great man.

Quick question, in your first video you basically said you stick to multi+protein+EFAs, BCAA and creatine I believe.

Do you still stick with these or are you taking any stimulants? Additional supplements?

AllGenetix · 03-28-2009, 06:30 PM

http://miketnelson.blogspot.com/2009...ft-record.html

devinh · 03-28-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AllGenetix

http://miketnelson.blogspot.com/2009...ft-record.html

although we've all seen it before, that's cool to see someone post it in their blog too. layne is the man.

AllGenetix · 03-28-2009, 09:23 PM

ya its nice for others to notice how amazing it was!

**str8flexed** · 03-28-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire8085

Looking great man.

Quick question, in your first video you basically said you stick to multi+protein+EFAs, BCAA and creatine I believe.

Do you still stick with these or are you taking any stimulants? Additional supplements?

well i take beta-alanine, glucosamine, and lipoic acid. I also take vasocharge if I need a pick me up before a workout

**str8flexed** · 03-28-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AllGenetix

http://miketnelson.blogspot.com/2009...ft-record.html

wow, pretty cool.

samsumon · 03-29-2009, 01:01 AM

question

175lbs 5 10
405 sumo deadlift for 2 reps on 4 set good?

How should I go bout increasing weight? I just do 4 sets and add weight as I go.Dont care bout reps..Opinion?

**str8flexed** · 03-29-2009, 01:14 AM

your question was a bit convoluted and I don't really understand?

samsumon · 03-29-2009, 01:24 PM

is my deadlift so far impreesive for someone of my height and weight..

And how do I properly and safely increase weight..Like how should I go about doing this without hurting myself?