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"Anyone who has ever power lifted or bodybuilder knows what they want in equipment. All of our videos for the past 20 years, we have used this bar."

We link up with Branch Warren, Buddy Capps and Mitch Stacy at Capps Texas Powerbars in Irving, Texas and get a first hand look at how they make the Texas Bodybuilding Bar and the Branch Warren Bodybuilding bars.

"Coming up in metroflex, this is pretty much the bar we have always used. This bar is 24lbs. Its a pound lighter than a typical olympic lifting bar, the reason for that is a smaller diameter for a better grip. At the end there is a dual roll pin construction which makes it more durable and easier to maintain. You dont have to worry about the sleeves coming off."

We show you step by step how these are made. They are built for a beating!

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Making The Texas and Branch Warren Bodybuilding Bars

More in Motivation

Many times when the going gets tough in life, this question arises.

Leland Devaughn Jr. is an IFBB Pro, BUT before that, he is a man who knows who he is, what his core values are and what he wants in life. He linked up with GASP, Better Bodies and Gaspari because the core values matched with his own, he ran with it and continues to execute on what he wants to bring to the table WITHOUT waiting.

"You need to create the opportunity. If you're going to survive, you need to go and get YOURS. On one end you have GASPARI, passion. GASP and Better Bodies - RELENTLESS. They are one and the same."

Here we link up with TEAM Gaspari for an "untraditional" gym takeover and some foundational, proactive philosophy talk on making moves without continually waiting for all the stars to align.

"I am with GASP forever. I am with Gaspari forever. WHY? Because there is no point in me leaving when there core values are the same as mine."

Find out who you are, what you value and align yourself with people, groups and TEAMS that match who you are and where you want to go.

Don't Wait For Opportunity | Leland Devaughn Jr. & TEAM Gaspari

The Hoss, The Shed, Guy, Ben, The Butcher and the Prodigy ALL come together at destination Dallas for an epic and tandem training session.

This is why we love it. Come together, get better, talk plans, go eat and repeat. Lots of great take always form not only the lifting and instructional portions of this video, but also the philosophies of hard work, friendship and work hard play hard.

Today Fouad and the crew will be at Branch Warrens gun range then followed by a live recording of Fouad's Real Bodybuilding Podcast and then a meet and greet to follow that.

Real Bodybuilding Gym Session: Fouad, James, Guy Cisternino, Ben Chow, Brett Wilkin & Keone Pearson

Walk before you jog, jog before you run. Fix your mentality before you set out to do something different and eventually something great.

Derek Lunsford wins the 2021 Mr. Olympia 212. It didn't come easy. He explains his obstacles and how he balanced everything to create his own winning combo of mind body and spirit.

Mind Of A Champion - Derek Lunsford WINS Mr. Olympia 212

It's Olympia time!! The stage is set and the guys are ready to show their very best. In this video, each of the guys break down what the process and sacrifices they had to make to get to this prestigious event.

A Timeless Division

We are gearing up for the Classic Physique Olympia 2021!

In this series we follow 5 Olympia qualified professionals all the way up to what will be the most competitive Classic physique Olympia to date.

In this episode IFBB Pro Brady King takes us through a day in the life of a qualified classic physique Olympia competitor, consisting of cardio, posing, food and training.

A Timeless Division | Brady King

2 different mindsets from a scarcity or abundant perspective.

Here we caught the Texas Pro champion Iain Valliere training with rookie pro Martin Fitzwater who placed fourth at the Texas Pro behind Iain, Steve Kuclo and the Jamaican Tank Phil Clahar.

Though Martin will no doubt become an ultra high caliber IFBB Pro that will gun for the same title as Iain, that didn't phase the opportunity he took to train with "the kid" and to build on the sport of bodybuilding.

"I love the bodybuilding days when the guys in Golds Venice would train together and pose together and build each other up. That is what I want bodybuilding to come back to."

Iain is preparing for the Olympia now and Martin is taking another full year to improve and dominate next year.

Training With The Champion - Martin Fitzwater and Iain Valliere

When people with common core values and missions link up on the same trajectory the effects and outcome are amplified.

John and Renee have a passion for setting a new standard for bodybuilding and empowering people with the proper knowledge to excel physically.

John explains how bodybuilding and establishing a deep emotional connection with his approach to the lifestyle has opened up overwhelming opportunities.

"Find what you are passionate about and chase it with all that you have. There has to be a deeper level than just a status, or instagram, or money. There has to be a deeper level "why."

We are stoked to be working with John and Renee Jewett. Visit the John Jewett University J3UNIVERSITY.COM to check out how they are redefining the potential of trainers and coaches.

John and Renee Jewett Join The TEAM

Chasing your passion with all that you have, you can't really fail. There is no option for that. Don't give yourself excuses. If you just go at it with everything you, there's no way you cant be successful.

Martin Fitzwater is one of the sports most passionate competitors and this being his professional debut, there were a ton of very high feelings all week with him, Brett Wilkin, Ivana and the GASP and Better Bodies team during our epic content week.

Martin grabbed the week by the horns from Sunday prior to the Texas Pro until Tuesday after. It was a non stop action packed week. Check out his pro debut experience, what he took from the whole week and what he plans moving forward.

Dont Give Yourself Excuses - Martin Fitzwater

More in Training

People want to say the only right way to train is XYZ. I say there are no absolutes and many techniques should be used for bodybuilding training.

Ed Brown in his 41 years has soaked up tons of knowledge from application, from world class training partners and from studying strength and muscular hypertrophy. He won his IFBB Pro card at the NPC Universe last year and has trained novice trainees to become overall champions on stage.

With this particular feature we want to showcase some of the information, techniques and exercises that Ed Brown has learned and applied through the years that have produced results for him. It is a stark contrast to some of the other training videos we have featured and that is the point.

"You have to do what works for you. You have to figure it out."

You cant get experience without jumping in and GETTING EXPERIENCE. Check out some of the lifts Ed talks about in depth here and see how they can be applied to your regimen.

For more information like this, follow Ed Brown on instagram and in the GASP community group.

Ed Brown Old School Training

"If I am an outsider looking in first and foremost I would be a doubter. Meaning, there's no way a bantam weight is EVER going to win the Olympia. Again, looking at it as an outsider, I would say, that guy is too small. There is no way for him to put on that much muscle to be competitive let alone win the Olympia. For me, I have always been that guy that I would do what ever it takes to win and be my absolute best."

"When I started off as a bantamweight in 2012 when I turned pro, again everyone doubted me. They said hey your career is over. You're too small. You're never going to win a pro show. You're never going to be a good pro. You should just quit. Why waste your time?"

"I said look, if I made it this far to turning pro, who's to say that I cant continue on and be a good pro, make it to that first call out, win a pro show, even win the Olympia."

"I had a conversation with Flex Lewis, he kind of put it into perspective that I am in the history books as the 3rd 212 Mr. Olympia champion. No matter what happens from here on out, that can never be erased."

Shaun Clarida - Why Not Win The Olympia

Learn how to deadlift. From set up to stance to locking out, eliminating weak links and avoiding injury, Johnnie gives some great advice to help you understand and improve on the deadlift.

"There is no other way that shows raw strength than walking up to a loaded barbell on the ground and prying it from the earths grasp."

Check out this information from Johnnie Jackson, check out his bench press 101 and stay tuned for his squat 101 coming soon.