My 10 year Natural Bodybuilding Journey...

[@MrReaganpools]

Hey man, I'm 45 years old and I've been lifting for 25 years. You are actually really inspiring even for an old fart like me. I've never touched gear in my life and all I can say is keep it going. You just have to get used to the fact that you are going to have many many years of training where you make zero progress and you just have to get your head around it. You probably already have reached most of your potential at your age. However, as you get into your late 30s and 40s you will really start enjoying lifting more even though you're not making any more gains. The reason is , everybody else is turning into a piece of shit and you will still look good. So on a relative basis, you will look better than ever. By the time you're my age, all the guys that you know that are on gear will have long since quit lifting due to side effects, finances etc... At 45 years old I am stronger than I've ever been and I actually don't look too bad. Everybody else my age is looking really rough. I have to give you credit, it takes a hell of a person to stay away from all of that crap please days. Somebody must've raised you right.

[@hakmat1769]

i always thought that i could get as big as the bodybuilders but sadly when i found out the truth that almost every bodybuilder that has big muscle and ripped has used some kind of gears. i still Wonder how big someone can get without gears i have started working out 4 years ago i gained 10 kg of muscle mass within 4 or 5 months and lost it half of it when i stoped training and keep getting up and Down til now still don't know how long i can get i weight 70 kg and wieghted 60 when i started so i Wonder if i can get to 80 kg muscle mass while ripped

[@2Tall_Powerlifting]

hakuna matata all of this is so untrue. I'll talk on this in the AM. Natural and a STRING exercise science background in bachelors and masters makes things seen completely differently in the gym than the average guy to the typical bodybuilder.

[@lintburger]

bravo and well said, I'll be 47 this year and have been lifting for over 30 yrs drug free. have plenty of friends who use gear and that's fine, just never wanted to deal with needles, pct etc. is it harder? you know it is, however to be honest i'm more driven now than i was at 27. used to weigh around 200, now 185 w/10% bf, train at a regular gym 4 days wk and a power lifting gym 1 day wk working on strength and technique. told somebody the other day i was 47, they thought i was 36, nice to hear. plan to bang iron till i can't, it's a lifelong journey and i think i love it more now than when i first started.

[@PerryBattles]

Well said.

[@2Tall_Powerlifting]

Apparently not in my spelling. Strong*

[@Goldensphinx]

Bruh your physique and size for your younger ages is crazy, not many people at that age look like that

[@bltnbros122]

he started at 13, have you watched?

[@Goldensphinx]

BLTNBROS yes why?

[@llRandomPersonlll]

@@Goldensphinx because it isn't surprising cause he trained at such a young age

[@bingbong6127]

@@llRandomPersonlll not true, if you have shit genetics, no amount of working out is gonna make you look like that at his age, he has very good genetics

[@benviews2072]

Nick you obviously have no concept of the size of normal 14,15,16 and 17 year olds 😂 you were always huge for your age

[@JeremiahCarter]

Ben Views fr im 15 and he was a little bigger than me

[@Luke16510]

Jeremiah Carter lol ok

[@Tideman11]

His arms were a "littlebit" bigger

[@chuckschickbaldtacos]

Ben Views he’s a midget

[@TheFlash-dr1kr]

@@Luke16510 fuck off

[@P_B___]

NICK you're the only weightlifting/ bodybuilding channel that I've actually liked consistently. Your unbiased perspectives and factual points make it easy to watch. Also, you're not an attention hungry jealous you tuber. Not sure if you'll ever read this but if you do, keep it going man. You're truly what this industry needs more of!

[@TheSportsman1977]

Peter B totally agree. Great discussions on technical aspects as well as an unbiased view. Great channel, keep producing 👍🏼

[@pawninwordsandsoon]

That awkward moment when you are 28 and this guy had better physique than you at the age of 13

[@hansvisser2387]

pawninwordsandsoon i

[@ItsZ3DD]

Genetics dude

[@abanoubabanoub3162]

Well 28 is nothing i started 70 days earlier im now 19 so i hope to keep just donnot never stop lifting and eating healthy during bulking or cuting

[@HoobleyWoobley]

@@ItsZ3DD ehh not really. Only 140 on stage doesn't scream top tier to me in the slightest

[@Darksyne]

That Awkward moment when 6:29 looks like Trump if he had gains.

[@TheJRZAble]

A side effect of being a bodybuilder is that we have genius memories...we know exactly what we weighed every year since we started training lol

[@kooroshrostami27]

Memorizing a couple of numbers is not a genius memory, maybe when you past age 90 that would be impressive

[@respondfrombond5462]

U was fuckin huge for 13 yo, dawg!

[@jumpoffabrigde6095]

Mr. Bond ik some huge dude WHOs 13

[@nashoba5450]

x-U A V- Americans grow faster than people in countries like France, I think the food is a part of it. I don't know anybody who was over like 40 kg at age 13 and this guy was like "I'm pretty average, I probably was around 120 pounds" ahah

[@siggietyrone3965]

Respond From Bond He was pretty good at 13.

[@bigbigchud]

Ben nah, i am deffinitly bigger than him right now at 15, the thing is tho is i don't cut to be shredded (linemen and heavy wrestler) i just lift cuz it is what i imagine a high is for a meth addict

[@bejsjsisjs8288]

+ANtoine Nat You don't know anyone over 40kg at age 13? Do u live in africa...shiiit

[@77714anthony]

4:29 Nick looks like PC principal from South Park 😂

[@powerhouseboys3660]

77714anthony 😂😂😂😂😂 you posted this half a year ago but it’s funny asf 😭😭

[@bfuckinglone]

All right everyone listen up

[@brandonbell6420]

77714anthony I’m dead😭😭

[@jacksonbolinski9889]

Tony74 ha

[@theghost3061]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AxeOakblaze]

Wow you had crazy phases up and down like a roller coaster

[@willsmith9767]

2:18 “kinda notice” 😂😂

[@copegrizz3923]

Natural bodybuilding is a long and tough process man. You did manage to get pretty big at 225 that's a big accomplishment you should be proud of that. Craziness you cut down to 143 though that insane. That must've been hell.

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

+Cope Grizz it was man.

[@ep9144]

Gabriel stone 600 kilocalories? dude wtf

[@paigecreasey1984]

Lmao fucking natural 😅😅😅 If you think this is natural bodybuilding you need help. This is clearly Steroids he is lying.

[@brettseledotis7040]

Gabriel stone I did cross country in 7th grade and starved myself eating 900-1200kcal per day. I got down to 113lbs and I was 5'11, I could barely even open my locker I was so weak

[@randomy5151]

Cope Grizz

[@setha6163]

You are only 23? I thought you were older.

[@one689]

Seth Allen He was 10 years old when he was born my man

[@kooroshrostami27]

too good analytics and sports wisdom for a 23 year old youngster.

[@romanteni]

He knows too much shit for a 23 year old... Dam Russians.

[@ianbrown5955]

Really good example of what to expect in natural bodybuilding.

[@SplitPushLoL]

the thumbnail looks like trumps face photoshopped onto a bodybuilder....

[@demodoku_hessen7760]

Lel thats what i thought 2 hahahah

[@ElMundoDeSam95]

Yes it does

[@jdh9983]

Looks like Vince McMahon

[@FiBi-cp8tx]

True

[@piotrmaslanka7334]

that’s the comment i searches for on this video.. for literally the first 30 seconds I thought the guy was having a laugh but then i looked closely..

[@snowbrover7491]

3:07 look at his wall on the left lmao

[@snowbrover7491]

Omg thanks for the heart I've really enjoyed your videos since I've found them you're really inspiring I hope the best for you

[@Dikfreskyip]

Nice poster in your dorm room!

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Hahhahhahah hell ya

[@marvin6119]

i have that poster with females on it

[@malcolmbaldwin5735]

and nice black panties

[@skydoosher]

Sartoosh every single dude I knew at school had that poster as well as the one with the two girls. Kissing on the bed.

[@p3rk4n27]

4:50 looks insane, that shoulder damn

[@vvvss-cx1vd]

P3RK4N should’ve stayed there imo

[@Bundy6Hunna]

4:52?

[@p3rk4n27]

@@Bundy6Hunna yes

[@TheCencil182]

As someone who takes gear, you look awesome buddy and sadly I know many people who have taken gear and look dramatically worse and have less muscle. Also great arm genetics brotha those alone could raise a few eye brows!! Stay natty!!

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Thanks brother, I really appreciate the comment!

[@craigk621]

+Nick's Strength and Power ... it's good that you can self critique ... especially since you are right although cut for the show your overall aesthetics suffered . But you learnt that lesson. if you hadn't been cut up then you might have thought you placed badly because you weren't cut enough. Now you know being cut at the expense of atrophy doesn't "cut it". Of course this is why the Pros are pros... in that they cut while maintaining maximum size and great proportions. Or do the drugs have a tiny bit to do with it too ? I couldn't possibly comment.

[@canotajman]

craigk621 ,In my opinion the drugs are pretty much the only reason why pros don't lose muscle during cutting.They also help them look full and dry at low body fat.

[@fozgoth]

That's not an opinion, that's literally the reasoning behind it lol..

[@grizzlymanverneteil4443]

John G they raised my dikkk, that's fer tru.

[@madeinuk68]

Your physique reminds me a lot of my brothers. He took his life in 1994 through depression at the age of 24. He was born with a clubbed foot in 1969,and because of this he would never wear shorts as his left calf was very under developed,it didn't affect him while training,and he didn't walk unusually,but I know that was the cause of his depression. I don't body build myself,but I do like to keep in good shape,and I have I always maintained a healthy physique. I think he would have enjoyed watching your videos,as I know he wasn't a fan of the cheaters in the gyms. Keep up the great work my friend.

[@gojko1669]

rip ❤

[@edwuinceron809]

Sorry for your lost buddy

[@charly40fication]

Fuck dude I was also born with a clubbed foot, R.I.P man, I feel you bro, much love brother

[@Damascene749]

Hope your brother is watching over you in heaven

[@williejohnson3866]

It’s a shame that bothered him. I have a similar issue one calve is ripped and the other no definition but I was never one to hide it I always embraced it as something unique about me. I’d have to imagine it also brought him physical discomfort. Having (more or less) two different feet or legs can really take a toll on the body.

[@ZerikMarves]

At age 22....Straight Beast.

[@DarkorbitDarkGhost]

4:53 best physique of your journey. You look bulky and got good muscle definition.

[@Aerolin01]

4:24 Dude, you're PC Principal.

[@Geotubest]

Hi Nick, what I like about you is your honesty and your openness about sharing your journey. I think you look best around 170-180 lbs. Keep up the great work.

[@phillipejane8423]

I was like 80 lbs when i was 13, damn.

[@patootie3529]

I was 100 lbs and I'm a manlet.

[@WhatTheFuckIsAHandle535]

I was almost 200 but I was about 5'10 back then was still fat as fuck

[@babymookie7176]

i was 180 at 13. lol

[@TreatLukzhHD]

Sahil Jane 5’11 140 at 13

[@chocoflakes5420]

Sahil Jane I was 80kg :P

[@Mecanotech]

I legit laughed out loud at 6:22

[@TanayGurjar]

you looked like trump in your bobybuilding show best pose!

[@FireArmsResQ]

Make Natty lifting great again

[@mayankyadav9425]

Tanay Gurjar lol

[@Ouroboross-]

Tanay Gurjar That's an insult.

[@sordos1]

I'd take it as a compliment to be compared to the leader of the most powerful nation on earth Well unless it was still the obama-time...

[@TheFlash-dr1kr]

@@sordos1 exactly

[@andreward3275]

162lbs at 22 looked good

[@RobGravelle]

Great to learn from a real natty!I started working out at 14 but it was in the heyday of Nautilus machines. Didn't make any real gains for years. Then in my 20s, I still didn't know about diet, so I ate crap. Still nothing. In my 30s, I finally learned how to gain muscle. Went from 145 to 196lbs @ 22%fat :-(. Went on a diet. Lost all my gains. Now, in my 40s, I'm looking fairly good, finally! Ha!

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

+Rob Gravelle thanks for the comment bro. Keep grinding it out you'll start to see results again. It's just a long slow process.

[@ianbrown5955]

Sounds like my journey. I'm gonna be 56 in couple of months. I got pretty nice by mid 30s. But I put it away for a few years. Now I'm in the best shape of my life.

[@RobGravelle]

+Ian Brown It's great to see that us old guys can still outdo ourselves!

[@Mrxzarria]

Man I've been watching you for ages but never watched a video about you in terms of how you look or if you lifted. You are a beast bro! Really inspiring

[@HocDolliday]

The self deprecating humor is great. You have some great biceps and impressive pecs too

[@anakatnin6094]

Not that my opinion matters, but buddy if u did all this without ever taking gear in your life, then I salute you bro. Proper! Fucken good job.

[@Aapplekid]

Bruh, how did you start out with those arms; I'm jealous af

[@manojrawat5548]

3:09 the background pic 😂😂😂😂

[@leifhallgrimson]

4:54 was def best form overall

[@eredeofficial]

This is the REAL body building, thank you for your video

[@bobthebuilder9848]

the poster on the wall at 3:06😂😂😂

[@karthikeyasharma7809]

4:50

[@krishnachillation733]

5:06 the great constipation look..

[@mikeotto1059]

its nice to see someone transform and be doing it natural, ive been lifting for a couple years now and its hard to stay motivated in going to the gym.. but its nice to see you put videos up for some motivation. keep up the good work and thanks!

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Thanks brother! I appreciate your comment!

[@RealitaetsverweigererDerAmpel]

3:23 looks really good, at 16 years of age aswell👌🏻

[@trotseberber]

The lesson we can take out of this, is if you are natural NEVER go Below 10% To 12% bf otherwise you Will lose all youre hard gains

[@patootie3529]

Your* You're = you are

[@tweak55]

The real lesson gere is, dont cut or bulk. Eat in a sustainabel healthy way for the rest of your life, to be both ripped and jacked.

[@TheKittenish]

Not possible, it's a constant journey and it never ends. If bodybuilders could look their absolute best year round, for years on end, they would do it. If you watched this video and think that somehow ignoring bulking and cutting is a "loop hole" then forget it. The only loop hole might be injecting yourself with shit.

[@justasidecharacter435]

I mean not to be a bummer but in my case this didn't occur, few years in track at 5"7.5 went from 67kg to 74kg around 9-10%bf at age 20 at the time however i could say it was newbie gains as a big factor, but i developed technique and got my lifts to a decent standard and a very good dead lift for a years progress. However due to some shoulder and lower leg joint injuries from previous years of track and during the season as i wasn't lifting during the track season, only shoulder is gym related i hadn't been training for 4 months or eating enough calories and protein and lost 4-5kg of lean muscle. So i believe it's all about consistency and eating enough calories/protein for the first few kg of lean muscle, however after newbie gains as i lack experience in this field increasing bf can help with gains and as long as you cut down to 10-12% slowly you will keep most of your gains, as most people think fat is muscle as it gives size? However not to discredit your claim as more bf can help with lifting heavier for overall and not power to weight which the general population care about. That's just my opinion on gains and tbh it's up to whatever bf people feel most comfortable in and helps for their specific goals that matters most for the type of gains you want :)

[@therealg4197]

@@TheKittenish lool everyone is different i for example still build muscle while in a deficit and im not a newbie. Due to this i remain at a low bf% year round

[@sarveshsharma8988]

One thing I have learned over the years is that you don't necessarily need bulking and cutting in order to grow as a natural athlete. Yes, it definitely speeds up the entire process but most people once they go into bulking never return from that state. Plus the amount of toll it takes on your body by overfeeding and then starving is unhealthy. The best approach for me is to stay lean with just a little caloric deficit or surplus and keep training hard. You will grow slowly, it will take time but you look good year-round and always keep the gains. Loved the video though

[@deyomash]

very smart to start at 13 :( i started at 21 and it feels like i missed soo much. kinda demotivating :/ but i keep pushing, gotta get biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig

[@laurensgosling8116]

deyomash I can relate. Started at 17, now turned 18, wished I started at 12 or 13.

[@sam117mas]

The fact that you workout shows dedication mah dude. Don't let your starting age get to you!

[@kelanjames2645]

Deyomash bro I’m 24 and just started! :/ don’t worry lol.

[@sergiontothetop]

I am 13 Is it good to start now?

[@kaynemordini4229]

Deyomash I'm 35 and I started a year ago! Most people my age are starting the downward spiral of looking like shit though... so looking good at age 40 will be nice 😂

[@peterpfankuchen]

6:25 WTF?!?!XD

[@lukavanettikoven]

He fell into dog poo lool

[@Adam-pn9dc]

Looking like Donald Pump

[@DonMaguireFitness]

Man that is so cool to see. I've been watching a lot of your videos recently & love the content. It's hard to find prople showing good natural physique videos these days. I'll be competing for my 2nd year in a row Naturaal in 3 weeks. Keep up the great content Nick! 💪🍗🥩

[@thezyzztakeoverg1324]

good job mate keep it healthy, natural and strong

[@davidvandenbos3638]

3:06 that picture right besides you on the wall...

[@DrMorax]

Oh shit😅

[@starmorpheus]

Motivation bruh

[@scorpionmk1595]

4:52 that's how I want to look for the rest of my young age as a natural any nutrition advice please???

[@charliedagoat]

Wow! For someone so young you really went through all the phases of a natural bodybuilder. Great work, priceless info taken from one video

[@Bangandthedirtisgone]

The 170s/80s when you were 22 looks the best. The show pic looks the worse. This is what I don't understand about body building. Whilst the show pic shows off all the striations and muscle definition you just look unwell, plus that fake tan makes white guys just look ridiculous. Surely a healthy physique is more attractive and desirable yet competitors are awarded prizes for an unsustainable, unnatural and imo unattractive level of cut. Have a burger! Good videos anyway man, always clear, interesting and insightful.

[@ub1419]

Id say 160-170 is better since he got abs.

[@lilmarkos5729]

No, don't eat a burger, just dont not eat anything all day.

[@M4rt_FX]

@@ub1419 True. Just being real though, the guy has a poor shape (bad shoulder width to waist ratio, narrow shoulders and chest w/good arms, which is common), this is just genetic. Bottom line, not everyone can be a bodybuilder. Building a lean, fit body though is something everyone can achieve with hard work and dedication. I really don't understand why so many want to do the stage thing... prove something to themselves maybe?

[@80sruler]

Stuart P i agree with that weight range

[@jesselevyvieira3588]

Your history is really inspiring bro!, you did all those changes naturally though many people noticed and they may haven't understood your goals at those moments but you kept going anyway. You have the essence of a real bodybuilder in your heart and mind , someone who is really happy in that journey! May God keep blessing your life and your efforts on this amazing sport, you are really important for this community!

[@IronWarrior86]

You have really built a good amount of musclemass. Should definitely feel proud of your achievements. And as for the bodybuilding contest, you probably would have come in with a bit more mass (high 140s or around 150lbs) if it wasn't for your "admitted" rookie mistake of dieting too hard 'in the last minute'.

[@anthonybundy5262]

"still small at 15." meanwhile hes bigger than me now

[@Ignore14]

So many fake natties you actually give me hope for what's realistically achievable

[@Ignore14]

Fuck off dude I understand that genetics vary

[@Em00il]

xd this guy

[@revy5293]

Labedincoln nah search Rafa mora he's natty and he haves genetics

[@SuperAfricankid]

You've got such a dry sense of humor 😂😂 super funny dude. Also, very impressive how you grew and built muscle 👍

[@alexbproductionz]

In the thumbnail you looked like Donald Trump. Maybe it's the orange, lol.

[@ArmoredKentuckyBoyGTGaming]

Boss lol I thought it was Donald Trump's face photoshopped

[@adeelshafat1844]

ok good i was waitingfor someone to comment this

[@D-Tox_]

Not sure why people would want to dislike this... very impressive Nick, I recently discovered your channel and it's nice to see that the guy commenting on bodybuilding is actually a solid lifter himself ;)

[@lithuaniaball8417]

3:10 I liked the Girls in the Poster, Good vid.

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Thanks lol

[@lithuaniaball8417]

Nick's Strength and Power Cant believe you replied, lol, No prob.

[@timbactobros.7279]

Creep

[@VillacherBier07]

Thats a brutal example of "how to do it wrong" in the end. Your honesty is awesome, keep the good work up.

[@andre5095]

I wish my dad took me to the gym when I was 13...I sure as hell will make my son/daughter start lifting at an early age

[@justasidecharacter435]

Big credit Nick, i don't watch your videos regularly and i know this is over a year old but i love when you make good content and this video is still relevant to the down to earth and possibly the people who don't have any experience with training and know not to feel ashamed but not being 6"2 over 100kg at 7% bf all year round. Should showing your own experience and giving awareness to the sheep who get stuck with what the media and fake natty's shove in their face without fear of how the community on the internet will view you and can show us "Real expectations" of how we should look like while training and what to expect. Thanks for keeping it real!

[@chrisalvarez6899]

When you began to cut down at 22 before your show your physique looked awesome 👏

[@lairdriver]

Dude you did a fine job. You can claim that you did it naturally, all of those gains are yours, and you should have the satisfaction knowing you did it with integrity. You also went through the rigorous process of actually competing. I tip my hat to you sir.

[@milespennington5255]

7:00 looks really good for a natural so does 6:03

[@waynebrown1394]

You are the first person that put out a video like this that I am 98% sure you never took any anabolic steroids. I am 50/50 if you took a diuretic but you looked your best I think it was a week or 2 after the show.

[@hillaryclintonsclit2761]

im moist

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

+Hillary Clinton's Clit O.

[@f20b94]

lmao

[@Miuranger1]

Hillary Clinton's Clit how much money did the saudis and Zionist paid ya

[@breaktime1127]

😂

[@dajilus2410]

Dude you were yoked at 14 and 15 fuck off!. You've got a very respectable physique brotha. Keep up the good content and keep lifting, you're looking solid 👍🏼

[@pirateofthesus8255]

3:10, I want that poster to motivate my butt to go to the GYM! 💪😎

[@KozmoDyne]

Thank you for sharing this long journey. Its fascinating to see how you evolved, learned and adapted to new goals and challenges, especially for someone outside the sport like me. I hope you are proud of all your many accomplishments. This vid shows that you did far more than grow your body, but that your mental journey found a lot in life that is rare and precious, that many will never see. Im grateful you shared it with us. It truly is a journey and story worth sharing for others. Thank you and be blessed. ♥

[@adolfocepeda6633]

you can tell when the steroids kicked in nah im just playing

[@christopherranger8554]

Thank you Nick. Very inspirational, as it relates to your history in bodybuilding. You look very good in different stages. You easily can become a professional bodybuilder, and compete with the big guys in recent times.

[@sng3939]

3:07 that poster 😂😂

[@jamesbonanno3359]

So much dedication! Always presented in a humble fashion. You're an inspiration to many age groups.

[@Tiqerboy]

Umm, why do bodybuilders, when they compete, slather themselves with this dark brown tanning oil? It looks really repulsive.

[@generalaspergers4205]

Tiqerboy Helps them look more lean. Do you know how black clothes make you look skinnier? Same thing. Just an optical illusion.

[@Pokarface7]

Because when we are on stage, we are on the spotlight and the lights are very bright, so you look alright on stage, but weird off stage. I've competed at 145lb and 140lb (note, my height is 5' 08"). One of the competition was drug tested and we found out two weeks later that a contestant, female, tested positive xD Then I didn't feel so bad about being smaller than her :-)

[@KashiwaDaisuke]

@@generalaspergers4205 it shows the contours of the muscle better. not the same as wearing black clothes

[@matthewdavidson7283]

Finally, a real natty. Props for stayin the course bro. I'm an old guy at 34, but started out as a skinny 135 lb kid and now am 196 at around 12%. Love your feed, it's one of two that I actually watch on youtube. Keep it up thanks for all the killer info!

[@maltzberger8758]

How can you manipulate your weight so damn much?

[@danebakker1144]

Find out how much callories you need to maintain your weight and add/cut 500-1000kcal based on your Metabolism and goals. Take your Weight in LBS , thats what you need to eat atleast in grams of protein. If you're cutting, eat around 50-60 grams of fat & bulking around 80-100 grams. Fill the rest of your needed Kcals out with Carbs. You can use apps to track down your needed Macronutrients & Micronutrients, I like the application ''Fitatu''. 1 gram equals Protein= 4kcal Fat= 9kcal Carbs=4kcal Goodluck.

[@ricardoanorga5281]

Really inspirational. I've been working out for about a year now and I'm happy to say that I'm the strongest person on both my track and cross country team. People never really think of me as strong especially because I'm really humble and separated when I work out but when they see me do my tests in weight training their like damn kid, your pretty strong for a runner. I've never Even used supplements and I've promised myself to never take any form of performance enhancing drug or supplement. Your video really helped me to keep my motivation especially since I used to be skinny like you.

[@gv4476]

6:45 Bill gates ripped

[@Sh3ba5843]

19 was a good year for your physique. As you age you will get muscle maturity, and get a total different look. Props to you for the natural way.

[@RetreatHell518]

I honestly wish I would have started lifting when I was 13... I started about a year ago and I'm 22

[@Gohsted]

Biggest regrets ever!! I started at 23 ):

[@Dean-ld4mn]

Zetoria I'm 15 and started at 14 regret not starting at 13 (I'm kidding)

[@maxk880]

No come on man, you gotta be happy that you fucking started! We will be super good looking in our late-30's, while everyone else will get sacked down, fat and old

[@calebrathkamp4008]

Same here. Started at 20, I feel I lost so much time

[@AdamXstrength]

i started a year ago am now 17 :)

[@sellersgarner]

I didn't even comment on the video itself - typical youtube commenter. The video was great , thanks for being wide-open on your details and pics, and telling/showing your "story". Great video, Nick.

[@rohitbora1379]

4:57 those GUNS !! 💪

[@Sandalshaman1]

I love how honest and forthright you are bruh. Flip phone checking in

[@unnaturalatrophy8073]

when i was 13 i was 36kgs🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hernvillie]

This is a cool video! It’s so humbling and it’s cool to look back on everyone’s progress. Especially yours! Very well done!

[@jmedakwon]

You look best between 165 to 175 lbs - (love the tapering of your back and waist). Reminds me of a classic Zane look. Beautiful arms always.

[@rhythmelf8881]

In my opinion, you looked incredible at nineteen and twenty one particularly. You are jacked there, strong from what I heard of your lifts AND as I have mentioned... aesthetic. Looking just very healthy and thick basically!!! And quite fucking lean to boot. Class video, it takes balls to show such personal progression. Respect man💪💪💪

[@wtfisthis7795]

Natty is respectable

[@knobjob2839]

Great video. When I trained I did 8 years natural, and 2 unnatural. Never did a show, but I always wanted to do one when I was natural. I got up to a semi lean 185 lbs at 5'4, during that time. Watching your video on your contest prep gave me peace of mind that I wasn't missing anything. I probably would have been disappointed with my physique also.

[@randomdudewalkingdownthest8158]

i hate bulking and cutting. i stay lean all year round.

[@pancakecomet6451]

RandomDudeWalkingDownTheStreet how do do you stay the same weight

[@sosospacesheep2344]

I was never using steroids too. It is impossible to be a professional bodybuilder without the steroids... I was doing it on and off since I was 16 yo - now I’m 40. But you can achieve amazing progress - THAT WILL LAST!!! It won’t drop like wit the gear heads from day to day

[@velardechelo]

At 17 years you look like buzz light year 😆

[@Goldensphinx]

Marcelo Velarde 😂

[@soty8877]

Dude this video right here... I love watching your stuff but this... has me rolling with your commentary AND makes me like you that much more. Good stuff

[@sumarokovs]

3:10 love that poster on wall!!

[@matthiasrohkostkanal6406]

I am 44 now and I am on an omnivore rawfooddiet for about 20 years now..I train for 30 years now and the combination of natural food and lifting weights / cardio seems to be a very nice way of staying young and fit...

[@flo7968]

2:39 how was that shit pullupbar construction capable of holding ur wheight haha

[@MarkMark-ji6ts]

Nice video. My life was bodybuilding for 9-10 years age range 16/17-26. I did a course of steroids for a year WOW got really strong and much leaner. I had the realization that I would have to do truckloads of roids plus HGH and other stuff e.g. insulin, diuretics. I thought hmmm not worth it. So I canned the bodybuilding greatness dream. The benefits of working out and good diet have stayed with me, what suffered was missing 10 years towards a getting a career going. At 48 today nothing interested me as much as bodybuilding it was everything to me, just loved it. Really appreciate this and your other videos.

[@ciao9497]

3:08 bro I saw that what’s that picture

[@vpjohnston]

It's a tough gig going all natural, but so much worth it. I graduated high school at 17, weighing 95 lbs. All uphill from there trying to gain muscle

[@Victor-gw1tc]

4:47 Vettel?

[@abhishekvijay8804]

Vyktor 7 honestly what are we doing here? racing or bodybuilding?!

[@Mincraftia100]

lol

[@campbell4show]

Resemblance is uncanny lol.