3D Muscle Journey #295: Why Do You Stay Natural?
Nov 13, 2025
Three hosts discuss their commitment to natural bodybuilding and the compelling reasons behind their choice. They reflect on personal experiences that kept them away from performance-enhancing drugs and emphasize the importance of longevity and health benefits. The conversation includes valuable advice for younger lifters considering enhancement, urging self-reflection on motives. They highlight the skills gained from training naturally and warn about social media pressures. Ultimately, the discussion stresses mastering natural training for better long-term success.
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Early Experience Cemented A Natural Choice
- Jeff describes starting lifting at 14 and never feeling tempted to use drugs because of upbringing and early success.
- A novice competitor once passed out from diuretics backstage, which cemented Jeff's choice to stay natural.
Natural Physiques Feel Like Human Achievement
- Alberto realized natural physiques at high level feel like pure human achievement compared to enhanced physiques.
- He prefers mastering training and nutrition rather than relying on substances to mask deficiencies.
Longevity In Natural Competition
- Jeff noticed older competitors dominating natural shows, showing longevity absent in many enhanced careers.
- That longevity convinced him natural was a better long-term path for staying in the sport.