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Focus, cut the noise, stay diligent and shoot your shot with those huge goals.

The Arnold Classic has always garnered a world class, stellar roster of top tier pros. This is the best of the best with bodybuilding and classic physique Olympia champions throwing their hats into this years competition.

It is no easy feat to prepare for, compete and win at this level. We have followed Brett, Divine and Darwin for the last few weeks of prep and now its time to show up.

Catch you all here in Columbus this whole week!

Arnold Classic - Brett Wilkin, Divine Master and Darwin Uribe

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Fresh off his Arnold Classic debut, Brett Wilkin hits the road for Destination.

We show you all here a typical day in the life while traveling for Brett and any serious bodybuilders at any level.

Brett flys in here and has meetings with Michael Johansson and the team followed by training, a very fast grocery run followed by dinner with fellow traveler Calum Raistrick who is in town for a training collaboration with Luke Miller.

As mentioned in his post Arnold Classic interview, Brett is keen on hitting the ground running with his ease back into training and jump starting his rebound and grow phases.

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Traveling Bodybuilder | A Day In The Life With Brett Wilkin

The whole purpose of these trips: it doesn't matter where you go or what country you call home, that love for bodybuilding and training is the common ground. Everyone has a seat at this table literally and figuratively. The bodybuilding and fitness community is united for the love of this sport and lifestyle and that is why we do these things. If you are willing to put the work in, you are welcome here.

No one owes you a damn thing but you can have anything if you're willing to put the work in.

This is part 2 of our Iron World Tour during the Arnold Classic weekend. The team drove and flew in to support our athletes Brett, Divine and Darwin as they competed in the event. We trained at Olympus Athletic Club, American Barbell and Metro Fitness and all got together to eat and have watch parties of the Arnold Classic events.

Stay tuned on where we are going next and why...

Iron World Tour: COLUMBUS Part 2

"I am always going to have fun and smile but now its going to get serious."

At this point of prep there is literally nothin to it but the do it.

Brett and Matt are just executing on what they already have mapped out.

"I truly believe the trajectory of Brett's career is going to change this weekend."

Ivana is here in full support and the both of them are soaking up the moment and "just having fun."

Ben Chow joins in on Wednesday for their back session and posing check ins with Matt.

Overall it is an awesome TEAM vibe here in Columbus getting ready to do thing!

Best of luck to Brett on these final day and hours before prejudging.

Brett Wilkin Arnold Classic | 48 hours Out

The Iron World Tour never stops. This time we set out from Dallas, Texas to Las Vegas, Nevada. This first leg of the trip we made it to Albuquerque, New Mexico. We stopped at the Big Texan to fuel up and check out the world famous home of the "FREE" 72oz steak.

After that we take on some really wacky changing weather, from 40-50 mile per hour gusts to sand storms and finally make it to New Mexico. We check in the hotel, eat and head to train at Iron Soul.

The purpose of this particular trip is to break away from the business as normal routine, have some legit fun and scout this route for gyms and sites that we want to bring the team to when the Olympia returns to Las Vegas this December.

As this is being posted we have made it into Las Vegas and will be checking out Flex Lewis's Dragon's Lair, Hide and Iris's Powerhouse Gym, flying into the grand canyon via helicopter and sharing our work hard play hard philosphy.

Iron World Tour : Texas to New Mexico

Why focus on differences? "100lbs is !00lbs where ever you are in the world."

The Iron World Tour is 24/7 for all of us.

Here we finally get to Las Vegas and chow. Over the weekend we hit up Flex Lewis and trained at The Dragon's Lair. NO EXCUSES

We scheduled some epic things to experience as part of our work hard play hard philosophy including taking a helicopter trip over the Grand Canyon, visiting the Petrified Forrest and checking out Pioneer Saloon and Red Rock Canyon.

We also, catch Higetada Yamagishi over at the awesome Powerhouse Gym Las Vegas the second time we trained there this trip. It was a great reminder of the network and community you build.

We will have our Olympia week house here in Las Vegas as typical for the last 2 years. Hop to catch you in and around the party.

Iron World Tour | LAS VEGAS

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You all might have heard "the dog with the loudest bark is the most afraid," or “an empty vessel makes the loudest sound." With this logic, your mind immediately jumps to the conclusion that "the quiet" ones have it together mentally, can control their emotions, have a plan and are coming to get what they want.

We first linked up with Jonathan after he won the overall at the NPC Ronnie Coleman Classic. He had a great overall physique but his legs were obviously in a class of their own that spark thoughts of the likes of Tom Platz, Paul Demayo Kai Greene and Branch Warren. Jonathan has since turned pro by winning the overall at the NPC Nationals and with quiet perseverance he intends to make his pro debut this year.

Here we catch up with Jonathan and training partner Lev Goldberg at Armbrust Pro Gym during a push/chest session.

The Quiet Freak - Jonathan Withers

Leg training always has been and always will be the toughest to execute. Throw in being 5 weeks out from a competition and its STILL the hardest training to execute but now on a caloric deficit.

"Some days I feel super strong on certain lifts and other days I don't feel quite as strong, but you got to go with what you got."

Ed Brown understands this and adapts his in season training to what he wants to get out of it for his pro debut at the IFBB Master's Worlds in Pittsburgh.

Barbell front squat- 3x warm up & 1 top set

Unilateral leg press- 3x warm up & 1 top set (max reps)

Leg extensions- (sub max weight) 3x20 reps

RDL's off the belt squat machine- 2x warm up & 1 top set (8 reps)

Go With What Ya Got | LEG DAY with Ed Brown

When there is only sink or swim aka do or die, the only thing you are thinking about is staying alive and anything that gets in the way is toast.

That is a bit of how Martin's approach to competitive bodybuilding is.

This is Martin's 2nd year as a professional and is looking to come shake it up again with seasoned pros at the Texas Pro this August.

Here he is training back at a hot AF Metroflex plano.

Martin the Martian: BACK and The IFBB Texas Pro

Brett Wilkin committed 3 years to growing into his "Open" category form. Now Brett is committed to turning into a top 5 bodybuilder in the world. He understands that nothing is possible without putting in the time and effort.

Here we catch up with Brett after his Arnold Classic debut and right before going full force into his offseason. He is joined by Joe Tolbert for a quad focused leg day.

"Its not all about just moving the weight anymore. I want it to be heavy but I want to hit what I am targeting."

Check out their approach to this leg day with a few techniques they implement all throughout.

If You're Afraid Get the F Outta The Way - Brett Wilkin

Y'all know what time it is! IFBB Pro Johnnie O Jackson hits up Destination Dallas for a classic back workout that only he can deliver!

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Olivia Gravengaard and Thomas Allen visit from North Carolina to train push.

"We both need shoulders so here we will prioritize the session starting with laterals."

Olivia and Thomas both state they need more shoulder development and they lead off with delts when their energy is the highest.

They are obviously very different in stature and strength so they adjust on different machines, explain the setup, and how to execute the movement for what they need to get out of the session.