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How To Deadlift: Layne Norton's Complete Guide
The deadlift is one of the most important lifts to get right. Make sure you're setting yourself up to build strength and muscle, not get injured.
Published on: Sep 8, 2021 -
Layne Norton Peak Week: Competition Stack
Gain the winner's edge with these supplement solutions, recommended by Layne Norton, Ph.D.
Published on: Aug 27, 2021 -
Layne Norton's Peak Week: Stage Presence
Stage presence is a hard-to-define quality that separates the winners from the losers. You might think you naturally either have stage presence or don't, but you can learn it.
Published on: Aug 27, 2021 -
Layne Norton Peak Week: Training & Cardio
Training and cardio have brought your physique this far, but if you don't manage your workouts well during peak week, it could all be for naught.
Published on: Aug 27, 2021 -
Layne Norton's Peak Week: Your Peak Week Starts Here
This video series will tell you all you need to know about dialing it in during the last week pre-contest.
Published on: Aug 27, 2021 -
Layne Norton's Peak Week: Posing
Posing is an art form and a science rolled into one. Here I provide details on how to hit every pose to full effect, showcasing your physique in the best possible way.
Published on: Aug 27, 2021 -
Layne Norton Peak Week: Nutrition
Learn what to eat and what not to eat, especially where carbohydrates are concerned, during this critical week.
Published on: Aug 27, 2021 -
Layne Norton Peak Week: Water & Sodium
Water and sodium may be the trickiest elements of all to manage pre-contest. Learn how to manage their delicate balancing act with my series of dos and don'ts.
Published on: Aug 27, 2021 -
What Creatine Does And How It Works
Creatine is one of the most popular supplements ever created. Here we explain what creatine is and how it works to improve workouts and build muscle.
Published on: Feb 11, 2021 -
5 New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
If you've already broken (or have yet to make) your resolutions for the new year that's underway, competitive bodybuilder and coach Layne Norton, PhD, has some new ones you'll be able to keep.
Published on: Jan 15, 2017 -
Layne Norton's Hard Truths Of Training And Nutrition
Want to know how to tackle the holidays? How about the best way to use blood flow restriction training or nutrient timing? Get the straight dope here from muscle-building scientist Layne Norton!
Published on: Dec 11, 2016 -
Why Your Diet Isn't Living Up To The Hype
Fad diets might help you lose weight, but they won't help you keep it off. Diet smart by avoiding these 5 weight-loss saboteurs.
Published on: Nov 20, 2016 -
How to Get The Most Out of Ph3
Layne Norton's PH3 training program has helped many lifters become stronger than they ever could have imagined. Layne Norton himself is here to answer some of your most common questions about PH3.
Published on: Nov 1, 2016 -
5 Ways Your Diet Is Doomed To Fail
People toss the term "metabolic adaptation" around a lot, but do you know what it really means? Learn how to adopt a better approach to restrictive dieting
Published on: Aug 3, 2016 -
How To Eat For Maximum Muscle Growth At Any Age!
As you age, your body's protein, carb, and fat needs change, making it harder to hold on to muscle. Here's how to build a diet to sustain you for a lifetime!
Published on: Jul 23, 2016 -
Carbs At Night: Fat Loss Killer Or Imaginary Boogeyman?
Most fitness enthusiasts learn early on to treat late-night carbohydrates like a nightmare waiting to happen. But what does science 'real science' have to say? The answer may surprise you.
Published on: Jul 23, 2016 -
Layne Norton's Guide To Failure Training
Training to muscular failure is an important tool, but one that must be done right. Here's how to make it work!
Published on: Jul 23, 2016 -
The Facts About Intermittent Fasting, Fat Loss, And Muscle Growth
Proponents of intermittent fasting make a compelling case for their approach. But is it best for your goals? Here's the scientific breakdown, along with a middle-ground approach for maximum muscle growth!
Published on: Jul 19, 2016 -
The Science Of Sugar And Fat Loss
Sugar's effects on weight management and your health aren't as cut and dried as you might think. Here's what the research really has to say!
Published on: Jul 17, 2016 -
Why Long Workouts Won't Cost You Gains
You may have heard about the perils of stretching your workouts beyond the one-hour mark for fear of becoming "catabolic." Here's why you shouldn't let this old bodybuilding legend guide you!
Published on: Jul 12, 2016