Mr. Olympia 2014 came with its fair share of controversial moments. In general, NattyOrNot.com does not care exceptionally about this event, but this time, the politics reached epic proportions. 1. Phil Heath Vs. Kai Greene Kai Greene has always been seen as an underdog whereas Phil Heath is the champ. As expected, this year the two […]
1.There Are Tons of Fake Steroids In general, the best steroids are made by known, licensed and approved pharma companies. Since those drugs are considered medicaments, they require a prescription. As a result, many people pick up the phone and call the dealer. A frequent practice on which many underground producers rely is using the same […]
The forum section of bodybuilding.com allows you to meet all kinds of fascinating people a.k.a. “cool brahs”. This post classifies the members of the message board into different groups based on behavior, beliefs and goals. 1. The “I Want to Build Muscles Like Brad Pitt from Fight Club” Brahs General characteristics The “I Want to […]
1. Thinking that people who don’t lift weights are total losers Many humanoids delude themselves into thinking that they are saving the world by lifting weights in the gym. Consequently, those who don’t fight gravity on purpose are labeled as losers unworthy of oxygen. I am almost sorry to inform you that this line of […]
1.Thinking that you can become as big as Ronnie Coleman naturally. Many moons ago, a “genius” on the forum of T-Nation expressed one of the most brainless bodybuilding ideas ever. The individual in question said that anybody can become as big as Ronnie Coleman naturally if there was no aging and the lifespan of human […]
Vince Gironda a.k.a. the Iron Guru remains one of the most controversial bodybuilding figures. He devoted his whole life to the construction of the ideal physique and built an ideology against the mainstream training and dieting principles. In addition, Gironda had a successful bodybuilding gym frequented by movie stars and bodybuilders. He also claimed that […]
The deadlift is among the most mythical exercises in the gym. Some do it and love it while others prefer to hold hands with Edward Scissorhands instead of deadlifting. Once you are an advanced athlete, a heavy deadlift attempt may take two weeks or more to recover from. The main decisive factor when it comes to deadlifting […]
One of the attributes making modern bodybuilders extra freaky is their transparent, paper-thin skin. To comprehend how thin it is, pull the skin at the back of your palm. Now imagine having your entire body covered by skin that thin. Crazy, right? Yet this is how most professional bodybuilders look prior to a contest. Today, […]
The digital monsters have successfully infiltrated the weight room. As a result, the gym experience has been experiencing a rewiring. Today, l present you the digital gadgets with the highest impact on the way people train. 1.MP3 Players Back in the day, portable media players were highly “unportable” compared to the modern personal mp3 stations. Exercising […]
A frequently discussed question among bodybuilders and people on steroids is whether you can keep your gains once you are off gear. Unfortunately, or not, the answer of NattyOrNot.com is no. Why are anabolic steroids so effective at making people more muscular? Anabolic steroids, technically known as anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), are drugs that have properties […]
What’s the point of losing precious time in the gym if you are not going to post a selfie showing your progress? What’s the point of achieving anything without revealing your accomplishment to the world? Exactly. There is no point. Taking a selfie may seem like a simple task, but there are many fine points that […]
What’s a protein bar? Protein bars are waffles loaded with whey/soy/whatever protein in powder form. Their purpose is to serve as a quick source of protein. A typical large bar contains the following: Protein: 20-30 grams Fat: 20-30 grams Carbs: 25-30 grams Calories: 450-600kcal Are protein bars really needed for muscle growth? The supplement companies want […]