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Background

Layne Norton Bio:

  • BS in Biochemistry from Eckerd College with honors (>3.5 GPA) in 2004
  • Ph.D. candidate in Nutritional Science, specializing in skeletal muscle protein metabolism, at the University of Illinois
  • Member of SciVation's scientific advisory board
  • IFPA & NGA Pro Natural Bodybuilder

Bodybuilding Career Highlights Thus Far:

2001 INBF Mid America Muscle Classic overall Teen champion
2002 SNBF Tennessee men's open tall champion
2004 ABA Mr. Indiana men's open overall champion
2004 ABA Mr. Illinois men's open overall champion
2006 OCB Spirit of America men's open heavyweight runner-up
2006 OCB Great Lakes States men's open overall champion*
2006 NGA Heart of America Natural Classic men's open overall champion*

*denotes pro qualifier

Other Highlights:

Appeared in Repetrope DVD "Prime Cuts Volume 1" in 2004
2006 Los Alamos Bodybuilding Championships guest poser

Scientific Publications:

Norton LE and Layman DK. Leucine regulates translation initiation of protein synthesis in skeletal muscle after exercise. J Nutr. 2006; 136(2):533S-537S.

Norton, L.E., Layman, D.K., Garlick, P.J., Brana, D., Anthony, T.G., Zhao, L., Devkota, S. and Walker, D.A., (2007) Translational controls of skeletal muscle protein synthesis are delayed and prolonged associated with ingestion of a complete meal. 2007 Experimental Biology meeting abstracts [on CD-ROM], Abstract #694.6

Articles have appeared in Muscular Development, Planet Muscle, Ironman, Fitness and Physique, and Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness.

He can be contacted at biolayne@yahoo.com.

Vital Stats

Height: 5'10.5"
Weight: 227 (offseason, current)
Weight: 190-195 (contest)

Best Lifts:

Front Squats: 3 sets of 375 X 5
Stiff Legged Deadlifts: 475 lbs X 3
Deadlift: 555 X 5
Flat Dumbbell Press: 150s X 8
Seated Dumbbell Presses: 110s X 8

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Layne also a ton of BB.com articles under his other writer column:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/layne.htm

Also, listen to Dan Gastelu's podcast interview with Layne Norton, here:

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Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro: Special Re-Release With Bonus Features!
In these episodes, watch as BB.com writer & IFPA/NGA Pro Natural Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about as he talks with experts in various fields.
Section: Training :: Sep 10, 2009

Layne Norton, Team Norton 5 - Figure Drama (Part 2) & Contest Finals!
Layne Norton - what natural bodybuilding is all about! Team Norton #5: See the contest finals and find out how all the figure drama ended between a couple of BodySpace members! (No hard feelings!)
Section: Contests :: May 18, 2009

Layne Norton, Team Norton 4 - Show Conditioning And A Little Figure Drama!
Layne Norton - what natural bodybuilding is all about! Team Norton #4: Get some great conditioning wisdom from Team Norton, and find out what all the figure drama was about with a couple of BodySpace members!
Section: Contests :: Feb 05, 2009

Layne Norton, Team Norton 3 - Leg Workout & Contest Prep!
Layne Norton - what natural bodybuilding is all about! Team Norton #3: In this third episode, the members of Team Norton take you behind the scenes at what it takes to prepare for the OCB Midwest States!
Section: Training :: Jan 27, 2009

Layne Norton, Team Norton 2 - Contest Prep Strategies: Figure!
Layne Norton - what natural bodybuilding is all about! Team Norton #2: Get some great figure contest prep strategies from Team Norton members Alanna and Kera!
Section: Training :: Dec 17, 2008

Layne Norton, Team Norton 1 - Squat Techniques And Meet The Team!
Layne Norton - what natural bodybuilding is all about! Team Norton #1: Meet the members of Team Norton, learn about their backgrounds & contest histories, and get some really great squatting technique tips at the same time!
Section: Training :: Dec 03, 2008

Layne Norton, Teen Episode 6 - Farzan's Contest Day, Part 2: Finals!
Watch as Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Teen Episode #6: Farzan Mohammadi's contest day at the 2008 OCB Natural Indiana, part two: finals and contest interviews!
Section: Training :: Nov 19, 2008

Layne Norton, Teen Episode 5 - Farzan's Contest Day, Part 1: Prejudging!
Watch as Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Teen Episode #5: Farzan Mohammadi's contest day at the 2008 OCB Natural Indiana, part one: prejudging and backstage footage!
Section: Training :: Oct 22, 2008

Layne Norton, Teen Episode 4 - Farzan's Contest Prep, The Final Week.
Watch as Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Teen Episode #4: Layne Norton critiques Farzan Mohammadi's progress during the final week!
Section: Training :: Oct 08, 2008

Layne Norton, Teen Episode 3 - Farzan's Contest Prep, Two Weeks Out.
Watch as Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Teen Episode #3: Layne Norton Critiques Farzan Mohammadi's Two Weeks Out Progress!
Section: Training :: Sep 15, 2008

Layne Norton, Teen Episode 2 - Farzan's Five Weeks Out Progress.
Watch as Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Teen Episode #2: Layne Norton Measures Farzan Mohammadi's Five Weeks Out Progress!
Section: Training :: Sep 02, 2008

Layne Norton, Teen Episode 1 - Introduction To Farzan Mohammadi.
Watch as Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Teen Episode #1: Get to know teen natural bodybuilder Farzan Mohammadi, who is training with Layne for his upcoming competition!
Section: Training :: Aug 18, 2008

Layne Norton, Episode 19 - Natural Pros Jon Harris Versus Jim Cordova.
Watch as Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #19: Natural Pros Jon Harris and Jim Cordova are competing against each other at the upcoming 2008 WNBF Pro Worlds! Who will win?
Section: Training :: Jul 22, 2008

Layne Norton, Episode 18 - WNBF Natural Pro Bodybuilder Dave Goodin.
Watch as Natural Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #18: WNBF Natural Pro Bodybuilder Dave 'The Texas Shredder' Goodin!
Section: Training :: Mar 12, 2008

Layne Norton, Episode 17 - Female Figure.
Watch as Natural Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #17: Female Figure, starring the lovely Isabel Lago and figure coach Mary Bell!
Section: Training :: Feb 07, 2008

Layne Norton, Episode 16 - Competition Day, Part 3.
Watch as Natural Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #16: Competition Day for Tommy Jeffers and Team Norton, Pt. 3 - OCB Midwest States!
Section: Contests :: Jan 14, 2008

Layne Norton, Episode 15 - Competition Day, Part 2.
Watch as Natural Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #15: Competition Day for Tommy Jeffers and Team Norton, Pt. 2 - OCB Midwest States!
Section: Contests :: Jan 03, 2008

Layne Norton, Episode 14 - Competition Day For Team Norton, OCB Midwest States.
Watch as Natural Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #14: Competition Day for Natural Bodybuilder Tommy Jeffers and Team Norton - 2007 OCB Midwest States!
Section: Contests :: Dec 06, 2007

Layne Norton, Episode 13 - Tommy Jeffers, OCB Midwest States Prep, Pt. 2.
Watch as Natural Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #13: Training with Natural Bodybuilder Tommy Jeffers - OCB Midwest States Contest Prep (Continued)!
Section: Training :: Nov 23, 2007

Layne Norton, Episode 12 - Tommy Jeffers, OCB Midwest States Prep.
Watch as Natural Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #12: Training with Natural Bodybuilder Tommy Jeffers - OCB Midwest States Contest Prep!
Section: Training :: Oct 26, 2007

Layne Norton, Episode 11 - Dr. Joe Klemczewski Interview.
Watch as Natural Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #11: Interview with WNBF Pro Dr. Joe Klemczewski - effective training, competing, and off-season dieting!
Section: Training :: Oct 11, 2007

Layne Norton, Episode 10 - INBF/WNBF Natural Pro Bodybuilder Jim Cordova.
Watch as Natural Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #10: INBF/WNBF Natural Pro Bodybuilder Jim Cordova - diet, training, and competing!
Section: Nutrition :: Sep 26, 2007

Layne Norton, Episode 9 - Anabolic Steroids & Prohormones, Pt. 2.
Watch as Natural Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #9: All about anabolic steroids and prohormones (part 2), personal choices, and what Patrick Arnold has to say about them!
Section: Supplements :: Sep 10, 2007

Layne Norton, Episode 8 - Anabolic Steroids & Prohormones, Pt. 1.
Watch as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #8: All about anabolic steroids and prohormones, why natural competitors stay away, and what Patrick Arnold has to say about them!
Section: Supplements :: Aug 22, 2007

Layne Norton: Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro, Episode 7 - Contest Prep, Pt. 2.
Watch as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #7: Contest Prep Part 2 - Post Workout Window and Preventing Burnout!
Section: Training :: Aug 06, 2007

Layne Norton: Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro, Episode 6 - Contest Preparation.
Watch as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #6: Contest Preparation, Cutting Water, and the Key to Achieving a Low Bodyfat Percentage!
Section: Training :: Jul 25, 2007

Layne Norton: Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro, Episode 5 - Different Approaches To Nutrition.
Watch as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton and his training partner Nick Katriphis show you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #5: Meal Planning and Differences In Diet And Nutrition!
Section: Nutrition :: Jul 09, 2007

Layne Norton: Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro, Episode 4 - Powerful Relationships.
Watch as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton and his training partner Nick Katriphis show you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #4: Powerbuilding, Compound vs. Isolation, and relationship insights with Isabel!
Section: Training :: Jun 26, 2007

Layne Norton: Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro, Episode 3 - Differences In Training Styles.
Watch as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton and his training partner Nick Katriphis show you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #3: Differences in training styles (Layne vs. Nick), cardio, Dogg Crapp, and leg training tips.
Section: Training :: Jun 12, 2007

Layne Norton: Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro, Episode 2 - Friends & Rivals.
Watch in as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton and his training partner Nick Katriphis show you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #2: Find out how you can train with a competitor that you need to beat in an upcoming show.
Section: Training :: May 29, 2007

Layne Norton: Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro - Video Main Page.
Watch in as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton and his training partner Nick Katriphis show you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #2: Find out how you can train with a competitor that you need to beat in an upcoming show.
Section: Training :: May 29, 2007

Layne Norton: Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro, Episode 1 - Introduction.
Watch in as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton and his training partner Nick Katriphis show you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Tune in now to watch Layne's new video show!
Section: Training :: May 15, 2007

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