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"You can't half commit to anything! You have to be mentally and physically in tune to do any of this."

Johnnie Jackson together with GASP CEO Michael Johansson dig into the events of 2019 that reignited Johnnie's fire to compete, give back to the bodybuilding community and spread training knowledge through out the world.

"I can't wait to get to the gym, I can't wait to workout. It's crazy, and I cant explain it other than all the events of 2019 and the success of everything that we did. You can't help to run off of that energy and to keep fueling it!"

Video: CEO Catch Up with Johnnie Jackson

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"It'`s always a challenge… and that's what it's all about! I throw the quote out there - BRING THE PAIN. You don't sit back and let it hurt, you grab the heaviest weight you can and MAKE IT HURT. Once you make yourself hurt then you'll make yourself grow as well!"

Watch Johnnie Jackson and Branch Warren in this raw chest training at the Original Metroflex in Arlington, Texas.

Johnnie is gearing up for the Arnold Classic in just over 9 weeks in Columbus. One thing is certain, Johnnie will be serving up a density that cannot be grown or attained at all without the YEARS and PAIN brought on from this type of relentless training.

Video: BRING THE PAIN - Johnnie Jackson and Branch Warren Chest Training

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GASP CEO Michael Johansson catches up with Giant Killer Shaun Clarida to recap a very successful year highlighting officially teaming up with GASP, 2 Iron World Tours, and making a huge impact at this years Olympia.

It is one of the main missions for GASP to spread the mindset to embrace and enjoy the grind. To be process driven versus outcome driven.

Teaming up with Shaun Clarida is 100% logical in this sense as he has proven himself time and time again over the course of 12 years of continuous improvement, through many losses, and EVERY odd stacked against him.

Video: CEO Catch Up with Shaun Clarida

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Follow GASP on Instagram to be able to ask the GASP crew anything from training and nutrition to competition predictions and hobbies outside of the gym.

Here we catch up with IFBB Pro Hunter Labrada and he answers the following questions:

Video: Q&A With Hunter Labrada

Yang Liu a seasoned lifter from China with a great level of base strength has been corresponding with strength coach Josh Bryant (USA) from Beijing via email to take his lifts and of course all around strength and hypertrophy to the next level. Here, they are finally able to link up in person for some one on one instruction, trouble shooting and execution.

The Beast Yue Yang's gym, Beast Limit Power Gym, in outer Beijing offer the perfect environment for lifters, strongmen and bodybuilders that don't want to fuck around. This is the perfect setting for Josh and Yang to get some work in.

"The Beast is not just a character but he is legit strong. He brings a very positive energy to every situation and I have to say I like him and his style."

"My PR for deadlift was 240 kilos and today I was able to rep that our like nothing. I feel that Josh really helped me today."

Check out the cues Josh gives Yang in the video above and tune in for more world class training information from Josh constantly at gaspofficial.com

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Sticking points can be frustrating if you don't know ways to break through them. Josh Bryant MS breaks down the ways incorporating isometrics into your training can blast through plateaus. Johnnie Jackson in this how-to style workout performs 6 all-out seconds of an isometric and then goes to perform his speed reps on the deadlift platform.

Take notes on what the expert says on how to perform, frequency and the intensity you have to bring to this particular exercise.

Video: Improve Your Deadlift - Isometric Training With Johnnie Jackson

Early Tuesday morning, GASP CEO Michael Johansson is here outside of ...destination, Dallas, Texas.

"I just want to show you this is the way you look when you work hard and play hard. If you don't take any chances and you don't have any struggle, you can't have any reward. This weekend I came up short on a big double at my favorite motocross track. I went down, took a tumble. Got up, brushed off the dust. I still feel really good about the weekend because I know if there is no struggle or risk there is no reward.

More importantly, it colors everything in our life (not only my eye apparently). We are going to China on Thursday. IRON WORLD TOUR! Myself with Branch Warren, Johnnie Jackson and Nick Del Toro are all hitting up China. We leave on Thursday and arrive on Friday local time. It is going to be 12 days of fun, but with a super hectic schedule. We are going to visit a lot of cool sights and landmarks of China. The great wall and The Forbidden City are among some of the sights but also China's oldest gym. We'll meet with The Beast China's Strongest Man and have some really fun moments together.

I want to reiterate that none of this would be possible without taking some chances and without struggles because even the simplest things like getting up in the morning and brushing your teeth takes effort. Everything in life is a struggle sometimes and everything around us is changing. We just need to be prepared to expect and tackle the struggle and risk and the reward.

Have big dreams, make them into goals - and then go after it.

For me, the big China tour is a big milestone in my world around GASP and everything that we have been doing for the last 15 years with the brand. Being able to do the China tour is an epic milestone for me and hopefully for you also. Keep following us on gaspofficial.com see the updates of the IRON WORLD TOUR as we travel through China. Having Branch and Johnnie together after all these years as training partners I am sure there will be some really good workouts to be seen. Let's have fun and make sure that you also take some calculated chances and risks and reap the rewards from your efforts."

Video: No Risk, No Reward - Michael Johansson

Everybody wants to walk on water but no body wants to get out of the boat. You can't be afraid. I like being out of my comfort zone.

Ken Jones is an IFBB Classic Physique Pro. With a background in athletics and specializing in football, Ken has always been exposed to a competitive environment and always being out of his comfort zone, whether it be in the sweltering heat, under the barbell or in his next academic endeavor. Now he is transitioning to classic physique from IFBB mens physique and competing in the Tampa pro with a roster of seasoned veterans.

Being that Ken's background is full of agility, strength, endurance and plenty of explosive sprint work he brings a different level of muscularity and a unique look to the classic physique pro stage.

Check out what he has to say about challenges and expectations growing up, how he lives to be out of his comfort zone and his expectations for a constant high level of success.

Video: Ken Jones - Staying Out Of My Comfort Zone

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GASP OG's Branch Warren and Johnnie Jackson head to the far east on a 4 city tour in China!

The love of the iron, the grit and grind is really booming in China and we are embarking on a 4 city tour over 9 days to bring you everything around Branch and Johnnie while they dive into the awesome Chinese culture.

In Beijing, we will visit the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and train at Beast Limit Power Gym.

In Hangzhou, we are going to visit the world famous West Lake, taste some Longjin Tea and try some delicious local food. We are also going to meet our partner Yopride and train at Western gym.

In Shanghai, we will visit the Bund, the Oriental Pearl Tower, meet our long time partner Global Fitness and then train at United Monster Gym.

Finally in Shenzhen, we are going to witness the fast development of China, meet our partner Jacked Sports and will see you guys at Da Ga Gym and train with legendary bodybuilder Liu Xing Gang.

Stay tuned in for all the updates from GASP Iron World Tour China

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"There's always one you have to put pressure on. That one set that you have to go for it!"

Johnnie Jackson trains shoulders at ...destination Dallas and is revving back up the intensity, weight and volume to compliment his return to deadlift training and (maybe) a return to the competitive bodybuilding stage soon.

Take what you can from Johnnie's training and commentary on his methodology and leave the rest. One thing is ALWAYS true with his training however and that is that INTENSITY IS KEY.

Go set for set with Johnnie and tell us what you want to see Johnnie Train in this Real and Raw training series.

Video: Controlled Chaos - Shoulder Training With Johnnie Jackson

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The GASP No1 Mesh Pants are a true “back to basics” pants. We made these pants for the first time over ten years ago when we saw the need for hardcore training pants with a material that was flexible, could breathe and would last through the most demanding abuse that our GASP athlete would expose them to. The project was an instant success and even if the colors and its material have evolved over the years, the popular fit and quality have stayed the same.

These pants are now considered an iconic cornerstone in the GASP assortment and the most dedicated GASP fans owns at least one pair.

Do you own a previous version of the GASP No1 Mesh Pants? Do you have any feedback for us? We want to hear from you!

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_"When you train this hard you can't help but get in shape. You can't help but get bigger and stronger. My intention was to never get this big and heavy again but it just happened training with Johnnie again."

Branch Warren and Johnnie Jackson are back at 100% intensity going into the 2020 Arnold Classic. 

"You don't see that real hard dense grainy look anymore. Your training affects the way you look. Look at the best physiques of all time, they were all hard trainers and they all trained heavy."

"That shit light! All day long! BRING THE PAIN!"

Destination hosted Johnnie and Branch's leg day as was as follows: