NatX's Podcast
A podcast dedicated to natural bodybuilding — the long road, the honest work, and building real muscle without shortcuts.
Hosted by Adrian Ma and Brandon Emslie.
NatX's Podcast
Latest Episodes
S1E5: A Practical Timeline For Natural Bodybuilding Prep
We catch up on training, travel, and staying active while life gets busy, then shift into what competitors need to know as Canadian natural bodybuilding season ramps up. We lay out a realistic contest prep timeline and the decision-making that ...
S1E4 - Should You Do A Bodybuilding Show?
We stop treating competing like a mystery and talk straight about what actually makes someone ready for their first natural bodybuilding show. We share what we see with clients who thrive, what trips people up, and how to use community and smal...
S1E3 - Why Annual Competing Holds Natural Bodybuilders Back
We challenge the myth of competing every year and lay out a practical roadmap for a recovery-first off-season that actually builds new muscle. From post-show timelines to nutrition without tracking, volume tweaks, weak-point strategy, and why c...
S1E2 - Mastering Posing Across Federations
We break down how posing rules differ across federations and why small adjustments change placings. From first-show mistakes to pro-level polish, we share mobility fixes, endurance drills, and cues that make shapes pop fast under pressure.<...
E1 - Building A Better Natural Bodybuilding Culture
We reset NATX with a clear mission: build a better culture for natural bodybuilding with real training, realistic timelines, and honest coaching. We share our backstories, challenge old-school myths, and map out what listeners can expect from f...