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*
2010 IFPA Pro International: Heavyweight Winner
2010 IFPAGaspari Pro Classic: 4th Place Heavyweight
2010 IFP Yorton Cup Pro World Championships: 5th Place Heavyweight
2010 NGA Pro Universe: 4th Place
*denotes pro qualifier
Powerlifting highlights
- Set new APA Raw Deadlift records of 645 lbs in the 220 lb class at the 2009 APA Crush Cupid.
- Best Lifts: 584lb squat, 364lb bench press, 700lb deadlift in 220lb class
- Achieved 'Elite' Raw Total
- AAPF National Record holder for Raw Squat and Deadlift in 220lb class
Other Highlights
- Appeared in Repetrope DVD “Prime Cuts Volume 1” in 2004
- 2006 Los Alamos Bodybuilding Championships guest poser
- Layne Norton Unleashed DVD
- 2010 OCB Midwest States Guest Poser
- Chosen for 2010 Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering
- 2010 Recipient of the Graduate Student Research Award from the American Society for Nutrition
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.
Norton LE, Layman DK, Wilson GJ, Moulton CJ, Rupassara SI, Garlick PJ. Leucine contents of isonitrogenous protein sources predict changes in body composition and muscle mass in rats FASEB J April 6, 2010 24:97.5
Wilson GJ, Norton LE, Moulton CJ, Rupassara SI, Garlick PJ, Layman DK. Equal Distributions of Dietary Protein Throughout the Day Maximizes Rat Skeletal Muscle Mass FASEB J April 6, 2010 24:740.17
Thorpe MP, Norton LE, Moulton CJ, Johnson AJW, Evans EM, Layman DK. Protein source modifies bone health in adult rats FASEB J April 6, 2010 24:767.7
Moulton CJ, Norton LE, Wilson GJ, Layman DK. Long-term consumption of leucine-rich meals is associated with mitochondrial changes in skeletal muscle of rats FASEB J March 17, 2011 25:774.15
Wilson GJ, Moulton CJ, Norton LE, Layman DK, Anthony TG, Rupassara SI, Garlick PJ. Muscle Protein Synthesis Refractoriness is overcome by an Oral Leucine or Carbohydrate Supplement FASEB J March 17, 2011 25:233.3
Articles have appeared in Muscular Development, Planet Muscle,
Ironman, Fitness and Physique, and Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness.
