Today we're walking through Najee's journey from a broken home to the OCB pro stage. Learn how he found a passion for bodybuilding, and how him and his wife are raising his daughters with faith, family and fitness at the center of their world.

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00:00 Intro

00:20 Najee's career and family

03:53 Getting back into working out

10:10 2017 Mr. Olympia and finding bodybuilding

17:02 Why stay natural?

20:59 Starting to compete and turning pro

24:17 Bodybuilding with daughters and meeting his wife

28:36 Growing up in church and dealing with divorce

35:30 Basketball coach turned childhood mentor

39:17 Leading a family in faith

48:54 Advice to first-time competitors

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In the series premiere of More Than Muscle, I sit down with 2x Yorton Cup Champion, Eric Shelton, to discuss the reality of life as a natural bodybuilder when the stage lights aren't shining on you. We dove into coaching philosophies, finding purpose in faith, and Eric's 10-year history as a competitor.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:22) Life outside of bodybuilding

(03:16) The cookie man

(04:16) Eric's dog and family life

(06:53) Baseball and getting into bodybuilding

(11:43) Hiring a coach and learning experiences

(22:32) Struggles and climbing to the top

(27:25) How bodybuilding changes you as a person

(33:15) The importance of a support system

(39:36) Eric coming to faith in God

(48:54) #1 advice to first-time competitors

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Connect with Eric:

Eric's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e_shel10/

Work with Eric: https://www.egolessstrength.com/

Eric's podcast: youtube.com/@LetsTalkAboutIt910?si=L8Mv4Js_451Vvrbv

Join Ember Physiques:

Ready to take your training and mindset to the next level on stage or in life?

Work with Connor: https://bit.ly/EmberPhysiquesCoachingInquiries

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.see.fit/

The OCB (Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders):

Learn more about natural bodybuilding and find a show near you.

Visit: ocbonline.com