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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:

Video: RAW Leg Training - Johnnie Jackson and Branch Warren

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_"The bottom line is this. You have to have a certain amount of positivity and you've got training partners that are solid, that are there, that are committed. You have a gym that feeds you energy and that gives you nothing but positive vibes and you have the understanding of what training works and how to structure your training. You put all that into a pile, you're going to be destined for some sort of greatness. Even if it's only your own internal greatness, your own personal progress. It you being better than you last year, you being better than you the year before. You're still going to fly. You're still going to be a totally different animal than two years ago."

James Hollingshead, Louis Moylan and Simon Brooker in raw interview excerpts delving into volume vs intensity training, who is and was there inspiration, where they draw their internal strength for the gym, proper training partners and how the bodybuilding climate is in the UK.

_"Ultimately this process has to be enjoyable and fun.

It will take you a long way in your own personal goals! It feeds everything."

Video: James Hollingshead - Do The Necessary

*"The one thing that never left me was my passion for bodybuilding. I've been doing this since high school - 14 years guys. Everything is aligned this year!"

Jonathan Irizarry is mentally and physically prepared to own 2020 in every aspect!

Jonathan Irizarry has trained some notable bodybuilders who have turned pro, has had standout national placings and has built substantial businesses along with social media platforms on youtube and IG. He has some "killer instinct" when it comes to training work ethic i.e. he commits to any lift/workout similar to the GASP OG's Branch Warren and Johnnie Jackson.

In this video we show some highlights from his training collaborations from 2017 to now and we get a jist of what hes been doing, distractions, self discovery, mental maturing and why he is returning to competitive bodybuilding to turn pro finally.

Video: Jonathan Irizarry - Owning 2020

There's so much more on the table when it comes to training. So much more you can do!

Joe Mackey in preparing for the New York Pro. His priority for improvement is back. So, living in Texas the logical solution is to link up with one of the best backs in history and 2 of the hardest working m...er f..kers in bodybuilding still to this day.

"I thought I trained hard and I do train hard but training with Branch and Johnnie has opened up a new perspective on hard training. These guys lift heavy and hard. We train on Thursdays so I meditate and get my mind ready on Wednesdays. Now everyday is like that."

Here Johnnie Jackson is 6 weeks out from the Arnold Classic and Joe is 16 weeks out from the New York pro.

Video: Texas Bringing It - Johnnie Jackson and Joe Mackey

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The devil is in the details. You forget any details to be the best in your field then you're leaving the door wide open for someone to take what you worked so hard for.

Master the basics and pay attention to the details!

Johnnie Jackson with IFBB Physique pro Sheilahe Brown and Joe Mackey emphasizing the importance of posing practice for competitive bodybuilding.

Johnnie gives an update, shares some pro competitive experiences and a fun Ronnie Coleman story.

Stay tuned for more Johnnie and Joe Mackey updates as we zero in on the Arnold Classic and the New York Pro.

Video: Fail to Prepare? Johnnie Jackson On Attention to Detail

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One of the most frequent comments from our athletes is that they have a hard time finding jeans that fits them. The team behind the GASP product development have made several versions throughout the years in various successful efforts to solve what could be considered one of the holy grail questions from our iron community… Let's make GASP Jeans for muscular legs that still have a great fit!!!

Jeans models like the previous over-sized Flex Loose Denim and Broad Street Denim and have all been good efforts, but with the arrival of the 

 made in a super-stretch material there is no compromises between extreme function and a perfect fit. A classic straight leg look with a design that still allows for ass-to-the-grass squats is not an easy task but as Derek Lunsford find - they easily pass the squat test and come home with him… will they come home with you as well?

Hear why these are Branch Warrens favorite jeans

See when Hunter Labrada puts the Flex Denim to the test during his workout

FLEX DENIM - FOR WELL-BUILT ATHLETES

Many times people over think the process. The point is and always be that results come from work, analyzing that work and becoming efficient at it FOR YOUR OWN BODY. Then the name if the game is consistency.

Johnnie has some of the best arms in the business because he does working set after working set of tried and true exercises. Johnnie never reinvented the wheel of arm training nor did he try to ultra immobilize joints to ensure 100% biceps activation. Again, don't over think it. Get working and find the best way to execute and keep executing for yourself.

Johnnie offers up a lot of detailed commentary in this biceps and triceps session at destination Dallas! Try this workout the next time you're training arms.

Video: No Compromise Arm Training with Johnnie Jackson

Product design and feedback are paramount and and important for our No Compromise commitment. With the 

 we teamed up with the Lewisville Police SWAT team to give them the ultimate test them in and out of the gym.

Grueling training transcends the iron sport into the daily grind of first responders. The lives of police, firefighters and SWAT officers alike, as well as the citizens that they serve, depend on the physical and mental readiness of the first responders.

In an effort to continually improve on product design and functionality, GASP teams up with Butch Steinle and the Lewisville Police SWAT team to

 to the test in a functional training circuit at

2. Test this item in practical SWAT related events and situations

"We have to respond as fast as possible. We have no idea what is going to happen we have to be ready to handle any of it. If something happens and all of a sudden BOOM - its time to breach the door and kick it in, take over a house/apartment/office we have to be physiologically ready. So getting our heart rate up is good, not only for conditioning but it helps us control our shooting and mentality when it comes time to take action."

 flexibility and being able to be unrestricted and agile is part of the goal with the design. Double fabric lining in the crotch, groin and knees adds to this ability. Being able to carry ammo, accessories etc. is possible with the two cargo pockets on

"The stretch in the middle is the biggest thing. The biggest problem we have with all the pants we use is the tension we get when we run. With the

"The pants are also tapered for conditioned individuals. Not like the standard cop pants. They are tapered in the right areas."

A big thanks to the Lewisville Police SWAT Team for testing our products in real conditions.

Lewisville Police SWAT Team Puts OPS Edition Cargo Pants Through The Ultimate Test

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Chris Ivy weighed 415lbs with a new goal of a physical and lifestyle transformation. In 15 weeks, destination trainer Greg Mead has enabled Chris to lose 70lbs.

"What I look for in client is commitment. Someone who will finish what he starts." Greg recognized the work ethic Chris had.

"Now I see myself losing the weight. I like to push myself. I am really blessed to have a trainer like Greg. I know within a year and a half I will hit the 240lb mark."

Video: Chris Ivy - My Transformation

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Join us 11 AM Saturday February 29th at destination for a FREE interactive seminar and workshop with top national level Bodybuilder and lifestyle coach Jon Irizarry and FoodNetworks’s Top Chef Canada and Chopped Canada Champion Wallace Wong.

There will be a cooking demo, information about macro nutrition fundamentals, information about fitness in general, as well as a Q&A where you can ask questions.

Free Interactive Seminar & Workshop at ...destination 

That is what you have to do when you run with people who are on the next level. Level up OR get left behind. If you're any warm blooded ambitious individual, the latter option is never an option.

The New York Pro is fast approaching and ALWAYS attracts a world class lineup being popularly known as the most competitive stage outside of the Olympia and the Arnold. Having said all that, Hunter Labrada is planning on making the New York Pro his professional debut.

Here Joe Mackey and Hunter Labrada link up at the GASP headquarters and home gym, destination, for 3 days of training (Push, pull and a designated arm day). Since repairing his bicep tendon he has been able to train and build his strength up going into his pro debut. So what do you do when you're able to train uninhibited? LEVEL THE F... UP Hence training with the crazy strong Joe Mackey.

To say that Texas is bringing the heat to New York is pretty accurate.

Video: Level Up - Joe Mackey & Hunter Labrada 

What does it take to build your strength and mass? Everything!

Everything in a sense that the best in the world have probably trial and errored plenty of times then found what works best and structured and programmed themselves and their training to achieve their particular level of strength and development.

At this point in Hunter's, Joe's and Jon's competitive careers they know 1. how they like to train and 2. how to get their muscle to continually respond and grow. In this particular workout, Joe Mackey took the lead with the full high volume workout below. Stay up to date with these guys 2020 competitive plans and training.

Preacher curls: pyramid up in weight - 4 sets x 10 - 12 reps