448: Mastering Natural Bodybuilding | Insights from an Elite Athlete and Coach - AJ Morris

In this episode, I sit down with AJ Morris, a natural bodybuilding veteran with over a decade of experience as both an elite athlete and a top-tier coach. AJ’s journey has seen him rise through the competitive ranks while building a thriving coaching business, working with world-class athletes. We dive into his unique training philosophy, lessons learned from years in the gym, and his plans for the 2025 competition season. Whether you’re a seasoned bodybuilder or someone just starting out, AJ’s passion and insights into natural bodybuilding are sure to inspire and educate. Timestamps: 00:00 02:15 Philosophy for bodybuilding 05:23 Struggle to pull back and the art of communcation 17:16 Chasing the glutes can be detrimental and genetics 25:13 Who was the biggest influences 30:15 Differences between enhanced and naturals 34:11 What kept you natural? 41:46 What were fundamental mistakes you learned from? 47:44 Put your coaching hat on! 01:01:10 Own prep and own bodybuilding show! 01:08:40 Conclusion https://www.instagram.com/ajmorris_ https://naturalbbworldwide.com/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/ MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgT MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shop FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://www.massmember.com/a/2147986175/MxeV4T3M JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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