Birthdate: 12/15/1981

Hometown: Evansville, IN

BS in Biochemistry from Eckerd College with honors (>3.5 GPA) in 2004

PhD Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois 2010

Member of Scivation scientific advisory board

IFPA & NGA natural pro bodybuilder

Bodybuilding career highlights

2001 INBF Mid America Muscle Classic overall Teen champion
2002 SNBF Tennessee men’s open tall champion
2004 ABA Mr. Indiana men’s open overall champion
2004 ABA Mr. Illinois men’s open overall champion
2006 OCB Spirit of America men’s open heavyweight runner-up
2006 OCB Great Lakes States men’s open overall champion*
2006 NGA Heart of America Natural Classic men’s open overall champion*

*denotes pro qualifier

Powerlifting accomplishments

Set new APA Raw Deadlift records of 645 lbs in the 220 lb class at the 2009 APA Crush Cupid.

Other Highlights

-Appeared in Repetrope DVD “Prime Cuts Volume 1” in 2004
-2006 Los Alamos Bodybuilding Championships guest poser
-Layne Norton Unleashed DVD

Scientific Publications

Norton LE and Layman DK.  Leucine regulates translation initiation of protein synthesis in skeletal muscle after exercise.  J Nutr.  2006; 136(2):533S-537S.

Norton, L.E., Layman, D.K., Garlick, P.J., Brana, D., Anthony, T.G., Zhao, L., Devkota, S. and Walker, D.A., (2007) Translational controls of skeletal muscle protein synthesis are delayed and prolonged associated with ingestion of a complete meal. 2007 Experimental Biology meeting abstracts [on CD-ROM], Abstract #694.6

Norton LE, Layman DK, Garlick PJ et al.  Isonitrogenous protein sources with different leucine contents differentially effect translation initiation and protein synthesis in skeletal muscle.  FASEB J. 2008 (abstract).

Optimal protein intake to maximize muscle protein synthesis:  Examinations of optimal meal protein intake and frequency for maximizing muscle mass in athletes.  Agro Food Ind. High-Tech.  2009 Mar/Apr;20(2):54-57.

Norton LE, Layman DK, Bunpo P, Anthony TG, Brana DV, Garlick PJ.The leucine content  of a complete meal directs peak activation but not duration of skeletal muscle protein synthesis and Mammalian target of rapamycin signaling in rats.  J Nutr. 2009 Jun;139(6):1103-9.

Articles have appeared in Muscular Development, Planet Muscle, Ironman, Fitness and Physique, and Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness.