Despite IFBB Pro Coach Calling Him Better Than Jesse James, Bodybuilding Influencer Identified His Disadvantage Going Into Competition

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ByArpita Shrivastava

Aug 18, 2023 | 11:15 AM EDT

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Bodybuilding has evolved over the years, showcasing a wide spectrum of physiques, from massive muscles to those who advocate for the natural approach. Bodybuilders using drugs to enhance muscles have sparked debates. Some feel pressure to stay natural. A well-known fitness expert, IFBB Pro coach Greg Doucette, has questioned bodybuilder and fitness influencer Max Taylor’s claims of being natural.

Doucette shared his doubts about Taylor’s claim of staying natural in a review video. Taylor replied on Instagram, acknowledging watching the video and valuing the insights, especially about his recent competition.

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Max replied to Docette’s video through his Instagram story saying “watched Gerg’s video on me, As for prep I’m in a very good spot surrounded by the best people in my corner. I’m not leaving anything on the table this weekend.” Taylor reassured his followers that he was in a prime position for his upcoming event, surrounded by a supportive team. He emphasized his determination.

Furthermore, he added “don’t have a care in the world for for how the NPC show went. I know I was at a disadvantage being Natty. I did it for myself to see what works and what doesn’t.” While Taylor expressed that he wasn’t overly concerned about the outcome of a recent NPC show, he acknowledged the challenges he faced due to his commitment to a natural approach.

He revealed that he undertook this challenge to test his limits and refine his strategies. As he mentioned bloodwork in his post, it might be a response to Doucette’s concern. Sharing this information could potentially validate the stance and put an end to the ongoing speculation.

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Greg openly opinionated on claims of being Natty

Greg made a review video on Max Taylor, where he supports that he has a greater physique than another bodybuilder, Jesse James. Although he shared the text exchange between him and Taylor. He asked Taylor via his video to provide his blood test reports to verify his natural status. Greg said, “I found it hard to believe that Max Taylor was in fact natural, I was so suspicious, I want him to show his blood work”.

He also mentioned that he was impressed by Max’s physique. he said “I examined his photos at four weeks out I was so impressed with Max Taylor “. But now he suspects that he’s not all natural. He explained in this video why his being curious about Max’s blood report.

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In a world where the quest for the perfect body can sometimes make it hard to distinguish between natural and enhanced approaches, the debate over being “Natty or Not” continues endlessly. What’s your view of Max’s physique? You can share your thoughts in the comments below.

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