Josh Weiner
The fitness world is full of so-called “natural” athletes who secretly use performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) while pretending their physiques are achievable naturally. Ashton Hall, a controversial online fitness coach, is the latest influencer caught in the fake natty scandal—and the evidence is damning.
Here’s why Ashton Hall is clearly on steroids while fraudulently selling “natural” fitness programs to unsuspecting followers.
The Fake Natty Facade
Ashton Hall markets himself as a natural bodybuilder, claiming his massive size, shredded physique, and rapid transformations are the result of his “proven” training programs. But multiple red flags suggest heavy steroid use:
1. Physically Impossible Muscle Growth
- Hall went from average to freakishly jacked in under two years—a near-impossible feat naturally.
- His deltoids, traps, and vascularity show classic steroid indicators (unnatural roundness, extreme striations).
- Natural lifters typically gain 20-25 lbs of muscle in their first decade—Hall gained 40+ lbs in half the time.
2. Rapid Fat Loss While Maintaining Muscle
- He frequently posts “cutting” transformations where he drops 15-20 lbs of fat in weeks while keeping full muscle—a telltale sign of PED-assisted metabolism.
- Natural athletes lose muscle when cutting aggressively—Hall doesn’t.
3. Bloodwork & Side Effects
- Observers note acne along shoulders/back, bloated face (moon face), and aggressive mood swings—all common steroid side effects.
- If he were natural, he’d post bloodwork (like real natty athletes). He hasn’t.
The Deception: Selling “Natural” Programs While Juiced
Hall charges hundreds (even thousands) of dollars for his “natural muscle-building” coaching, despite clearly using PEDs. This is not just dishonest—it’s predatory.
- His clients will never look like him without steroids, yet he implies they can.
- He blocks critics who call him out, silencing honest discussion.
- Fake natties like him destroy trust in the fitness industry.
How to Spot a Fake Natty (Like Ashton Hall)
✅ Unrealistic timelines – “I gained 30 lbs of muscle in a year!” (No, you didn’t—naturally.)
✅ Extreme vascularity & striations year-round – Unless you’re a genetic freak, this is PED-assisted.
✅ Avoiding drug tests – Real natural athletes compete in tested federations (NPC, INBA).
✅ No bloodwork proof – If someone claims natty but won’t show hormone panels, they’re lying.
The Fallout: Will Hall Ever Admit It?
- The fitness community is calling him out (Reddit, Twitter, YouTube).
- Natural bodybuilders like Nick Walker and Greg Doucette have exposed similar frauds.
- If Hall keeps lying, he risks losing credibility entirely.
The Bottom Line
Ashton Hall is not natural, and his fake natty act is a scam. If you want real fitness advice, follow coaches who are transparent about PED use—not con artists selling impossible dreams.
