Layne Norton's progression from age 15 until now(24)

Tas · 02-28-2007, 10:37 PM

The point I'm making is I find the candid shots of pros in the magazines as inspiring as the flexed shots and as most people see themselves relaxed 99% of the time it's easier to compare.

The other point is that most natural bodybuilders look quite solid when standing around relaxed but can look on the stringy side when flexed which is why I like natural poses more, I find it easier to encourage younger guys to make an effort to stay natural when they see that a natural pro is actually quite huge when compared to a normal joe on the street - something that isn't as apparent when they're flexing.

But then hey what would I know, I'm only old enough to be the dad of most of the posters on here and have been lifting for more than 25 yrs.

I wasn't knocking any of your pictures Layne (reread my original post if you think I was having a go at you) just asking if you had any more candid shots like the one of you and your lady on the beach.

The other point and one that you'd agree with Layne is that 90% of the guys and girls who frequent bodybuilding boards will never step onto a stage and will never "flex" their muscles anywhere other than in their mirror at home so seeing a well built body unflexed is just as inspiring to them as a flexed body.

Anyway, that's all I have to say on this - well done on all your hard work and the changes that you've achieved - not a small feat by any stretch of the imagination and one that you can be justifiably proud of.

**str8flexed** · 03-01-2007, 08:50 AM

I guess I don't understand the fascination with relaxed pictures being as this is bodybuilding, but i'll see if i can find any

**str8flexed** · 03-01-2007, 08:51 AM

this is pretty much what i got

**str8flexed** · 03-01-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by suppressor

great progression man

what type of training schedules you maintain for this great result? every muscle 1 or 2 times a week? mainly db's en bb's or also machines?

2x/week mixture or machines & free weights

DBGUY · 03-01-2007, 10:36 AM

2 of my favorite naturals in the same pic! derek and layne!

Tas · 03-02-2007, 12:56 AM

Thanks Layne

trapman · 03-02-2007, 11:21 AM

Lane the 3rd picture, your both looking about the same size, is he natural to your knowledge?

DBGUY · 03-02-2007, 12:39 PM

yup he is

KEN777 · 03-11-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by str8flexed

these pics are from the NGA Heart of America Natural Classic where I won my NGA pro card. I was in the heavyweight class and was outweighed by the competitors in my class by over 20-30 lbs (I was at the very bottom of the class) but still managed to pull it out!

:pwned: I now realise what a fat slob I am

I am going to live on lettuce from now till my abs show up

DevilNDust · 03-30-2007, 06:47 AM

Awesome, awesome progress man. Your back is killer and I think you are well on the way to having some of the best hams I've ever seen on a natural.

Concerning the legs though and why they weren't as impressive in the early years. Was it a matter of being "One of those guys"? You know, the one's that start off wanting to do nothing but bench and arms because legs "get worked with cardio". Or just a matter of not enough volume and frequency?

**str8flexed** · 03-30-2007, 10:58 PM

it was a combination of problems.

I was one of those guys who didn't work legs as much, partly because I just wanted big arms, partly because I didn't like working legs, and partly because I ran cross country so it was hard to get motivated to do legs when I had to go out & run 5 miles lol.

**lil_big_junior** · 03-30-2007, 11:02 PM

still lookin good tho bro