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It's Just Bodybuilding Podcast 294 Ft Jordan Janowitz fresh off His Win at Tampa 212. Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally TIME STAMPS BELOW Chapters: 00:00:00 - Teaser/Intro/MUTANT/Patreon 00:03:46 - 3 Favorite Rowing Variations 00:07:24 - Favorite Back Exercises 00:10:49 - The Benefits of a Chest Supported T-bar 00:14:15 - Olympic Fun 00:17:38 - Natural Talent and Shot Accuracy 00:21:06 - Flatland at the Olympics? 00:24:41 - Nasser's Acts of Kindness 00:28:13 - Mutant on a Mission with Scott & Dusty! 00:31:00 - Turning Off a Movie | 00:35:00 - The Goonies Letdown 00:35:17 - Disappointed Movie Experiences 00:39:04 - The Pool Shark Baiting 00:42:45 - Movie Recommendations and Stanley Kubrick Analysis 00:46:37 - Training for Explosiveness 00:50:08 - Running Stairs and Hip Rehab 00:53:00 - Welcome Jordan Janowitz ! 00:57:05 - Training at Metroflex 01:04:10 - Preparing for the Texas Pro 01:07:52 - A Conversation with a Bodybuilder from Michigan

Do you want to be ready to overcome any challenge, anywhere and at any time? Then you need to listen to Josh Bryant, the legendary strength coach and bestselling author of more than 30 books on every aspect of strength, training and optimal performance. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, Bryant has advice that will change the way you train for the better.Bryant breaks down the #GasStationReady (and related #WaffleHouseReady) concept in detail – a philosophy that emphasises being ready to handle any challenge life throws your way. Sometimes - in some situations - just having the look is enough to meet the challenge, but this concept goes far beyond simply looking a certain way.It's about functional strength, endurance and resilience. Imagine being able to lift heavy, run fast, and maintain performance for long periods of time, making you confident in tackling any physical task at a moment's notice, even when you're at the gas station or in a restaurant.Bryant's approach blends his academic theoretical knowledge with decades of "in the trenches" experience with some of the strongest and most impressive athletes on the planet. His methods have also been forged and tested in many of the toughest, most unforgiving environments like maximum security prisons and the famous Metroflex gym in Texas, home of bodybuilding legends like Ronnie Coleman and Branch Warren.As an athlete himself - he won the Strongest Man in America competition and became the youngest person to bench press 600lbs (273kg or 6 plates a side) raw - Bryant knows the importance of real-world applicability. What is perhaps even more impressive is his record as a coach: he has guided more than twenty athletes to hit this herculean bench press milestone. His Jailhouse Strong methods are also famously adaptable, and have transformed the lives of countless individuals by helping them achieve functional strength and mental toughness.But prodigious strength is not enough for Bryant; the ultimate state of physical preparedness requires a significant conditioning element too. One piece of this puzzle can be addressed by rucking, which recently seems to have exploded in popularity. Bryant also – quite literally – wrote the book on rucking years before it became mainstream, and was the key figure in popularising it outside military circles.At the other end of the intensity spectrum we find sprints, another thing Bryant knows a thing or two about. If you're looking to boost your explosive power and cardiovascular fitness, hill sprints are a game-changer. Learn how to use sprints safely to supercharge your overall athletic performance with his step-by-step guide on how to incorporate them into your training programme.Whether you're aiming to enhance your athletic performance, build a resilient body, or simply stay fit and healthy, don't miss our exclusive Unfiltered conversation from one of the greatest strength coaches on the planet.Visit https://unfilteredonline.com/ or get in touch!Email: editorial@unfilteredonline.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSV7XVaBYUYq5YidLI12owInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfiltered.extraTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/UnfilteredExtra

Last week we dropped the bombshell that we were going to have the opportunity to interview icon and 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, this week, we recap how it went. This episode was recorded while we were still in Texas, after returning to Austin following our road trip to the original Metroflex in Arlington. We not only got to interview Ronnie while there but also Brian Dobson, the founder of Metroflex and the man who shepherded Ronnie into competitive bodybuilding. The story of Metroflex and the philosophy it's based on is just as important as Ronnie's story, as it helps us understand the environment where this champion formed. We also had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing Big J, who we are eternally grateful to as he was the one who set up our interview with big Ron. He shared his experiences as the training partner of Ronnie and as a long-time member of Metroflex. You'll learn a lot of interesting things in this episode, like: what was the Texas bodybuilding scene like decades ago? What were Ronnie's early competitive experiences like? Who were Ronnie's inspirations? What was Metroflex like at that time and how did its culture form? You don't want to miss this one if you're a fan of contemporary bodybuilding!

Yup, it's confirmed. We're going to interview living legend, 8-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman at the one and only Metroflex in Arlington Texas, in person, along with its founder Brian Dobson, and long-time training partner of The King, Big J. This is huge news and a big part of our Iron Culture documentary filming in Texas. Eric, Omar, and Conor recorded this episode just days before heading to Metroflex after confirmation of the interview. They discuss the cultural and historical impact of Ronnie Coleman on bodybuilding, and beyond, tune in, because the next episode will be the recap!

In this episode of Chalk My Back! we review and cover the IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships which was the biggest payout meet in IPF history! We give you our takes and go over some of the highlights of meet and what the boys thought overall of the meet. Also this past weekend Josh attended the Clash of the Barbarians meet and Forth Worth to help out a friend for meet day handling and he gives you an overview as to what Metroflex has been up to. Along the way Gaston from the IPF drops by to say hello to his favorite hosts and wish the best for his favorite powerlifting podcast as we weigh in and give you some news regarding the most recent developments in the South Korean branch of the IPF. Anas finally rejoins the USPA and plans to take gear? Abe becomes the new president of the IPF Korea federation? Josh finally competes and puts his money where his mouth is? All this and more on this episode of Chalk My Back!

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel...    Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/    Big J takes a seat in this 142nd podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk.   Jason English, known as Big J, has trained on and off with 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman as his training partner at Arlington's Metroflex for over 20 years. For much of his early development, he crushed iron alongside Johnnie Jackson, Brian Dobson, Branch Warren, Dorian Yates, and more greats. Jason served the United States for ten years as an E-6 in the Army, he's the Texas founder of FitCon, and the CSO of Eminent Nutrition.   Big J's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigj_extremefitness/ Big J's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BigJsExtremeFitness   ABOUT THE HOST   Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™.   Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en     SPONSORS   Marek Health    Marek Health is the telehealth platform that connects customers to partnered providers focusing on hormone optimization and preventative medicine—offering self-service labs at great prices and guided optimization.    https://marekhealth.com/product-category/diagnostic-labs/affiliate/table-talk/ Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel: https://marekhealth.com/product-category/diagnostic-labs/affiliate/table-talk/   LMNT   A tasty electrolyte drink mix.    https://DrinkLMNT.com/TABLETALK for a FREE 8-flavor sample pack with any purchase!    elitefts   If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered.    https://www.elitefts.com/ Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/   Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew.  https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/    elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/   elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/

In this episode of Chalk My Back! The boys take a deep dive courtesy of Josh into the world of weightlifting and drugs and how the recent doping violations show just how much the US isn't as clean as athletes and lifters think. Along the way, we also talk about how public information can sometimes be funny and how you can find out who's clean in your respective strength sport and maybe how to contact them with just a quick internet search but you didn't hear it from our podcast. Abe gives us an update of how his training is going and his recent experience training with Rendy at Metroflex in Fort Worth and hints at a possible future episode with the man, the myth, and the legend. Anas also talks about a well known Canadian powerlifting who was caught cheating and gives us his hot take into what we should do with cheaters. Does the podcast finally get cancelled? Will Abe become a powerlifting robot terminator from the future? Does Josh finally admit that his pants are too tight? All this and more on this episode of CMB!

In this iTunes episode your hosts Stevesmi and Da Mobster have a look at the Quad monster Branch Warren. Listen up as we get into: • How he was known for his outstanding leg development and gnarly looking physique. How he trained to get that look. • His being a 2x winner of the Arnold and top 2 Olympia placer • How his being a business man outside of bodybuilding is a lesson for our followers. Former gym owner, freight company owner (shipping fruit), Black Skull (has a line with them) and Wicked Cuts (Jerky) and more. • He tells a great story about training, being shown the ropes, gaining 20lbs and then going to a ‘proper gym' – Metroflex. Talks about fights etc. How this • Trains ‘sloppy' but effectively. High intensity, weight and volume. He says he could have had more rest. • How he's gritty and real – he goes hunting with dogs and kills with a knife. • His quad injury (Generation Iron / horse) • His training with Ronnie while still in his teens • The mistakes even a pro can make with diuretics. • Finally and as always we discuss what we think he used when it came to PEDs Please note we're not doctors and the opinions are ours. It's our view and is based on our experience and views on the topic. Our Podcasts are for informational purposes and entertainment only. The Freedom of speech and 1st amendment applies. Link to thread's: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/anabolic-steroids-peds/branch-warren-his-steroid-use-8595.html Link to article's: https://www.evolutionary.org/branch-warren-steroid-cycle-exposed Social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebranchwarren/ (880,000 followers mid 2021 figures) Our version of the Branch Warren steroid cycle: https://www.evolutionary.org/branch-warren-steroids

We had the opportunity to speak with Brian Dobson at Metroflex Gym in Arlington Texas recently during Fitcon 2021. Brian has trained Ronnie Coleman, Branch Warren and countless others. Metroflex is a gym of champions, with multiple members competing and winning podiums in events all over the nation. We talked to Brian about how the gym got started, his struggles getting into the game so young, his training style, and his conversion to Christ after many years doing drugs and alcohol. You won't want to miss this one! Check out Metroflex Gym at https://www.metroflexgym.com/ The FreedomCast Podcast was started by a guy buying and selling fitness equipment in his backyard. In less than a year, I quit my full-time job, and started a fitness empire. I now interview unique and interesting entrepreneurs in the health and fitness industry who have built businesses around helping others become more active. It's fun, it's entertaining, it's informative, it's what fitness should be. FreedomCast is supported by Freedom Fitness Equipment, based in the Charlotte, North Carolina! Check out FreedomCast Podcast with new episodes every Saturday, 12PM EST at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freedomcast-by-freedom-fitness-equipment/id1553629857?uo=4 Check out Freedom Fitness Equipment in Charlotte, NC at https://freedomfitnessequipment.com/ Follow us on Social! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freedomfitnessequipment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomfitnessequipment1/ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXgkvIR-5ishTlFGJgNK9tw/?sub_confirmation=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freedomfitnessequipment/message

Welcome to Season Five! Steve Goggins: @thestevegoggins & @gogginsforce Moses Alwood: @faith_fitness_podcast & @bigmopowerlifting Hear never before told stories about Metroflex and Ronnie Coleman, jumping out of airplanes, and how heavy 1102lbs really feels.

Kicking off SEASON 2 with Ryan the owner of Metroflex gym Murrieta in detail explains what it takes to run a remarkable gym. How it took entrepreneurial mindset to grow a gym into a well known mecca of bodybuilding and a place were anyone can train and feel welcomed.Instagram: @metroflexgymmurrieta @jfd.rafiki @swolenationbros WE ARE AL ON PLATFORMS!

How To Become A Bodybuilder? 1. Find a good gym. You can begin getting into shape and building muscle at home, with a basic home gym set up. But it is more better to work-out at professional gym facilities. This will make things very much more possible. If you desire to be a competitive bodybuilder it is very important that you find a good gym in your local area. Where you can get trained. You can not be a bodybuilder without training. Some gyms are: Gold's Gym in Venice, Ca., Original Temple Gym in Birmingham, United Kingdom, Bev Francis's Powerhouse Gym in Syosset, NY, Metroflex in Arlington, Tx., Oxygen Gym in Kuwait. I heard of many Planet Fitness Gyms and LA Fitness Gyms throughout the Metro Atlanta area.- 2. Familiarize yourself with the important muscle groups and basic anatomy of the Human Body. Bodybuilders are part athletes and part artists. Think of your training just as if it is a work of art. Treat your training like you are a sculptor who uses clay or marble. A bodybuilder uses sweat and determination to train the muscles and sculpt the body into a particular physique(shape). Plan what you desire to achieve in bodybuilding. How you want to shape your body is a huge part of the process. Try reading these following textbooks on your research of the body. Which are Grey's Anatomy, Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bodybuilding: A Scientific Approach.- 3. Prioritize your goals. It is going to take some planning. It depends on where you are with your body. Planning and sculpting will be an ongoing process, so it is great to sit down and meet with other bodybuilders and trainers to discuss which parts of your physique that you would like to work on. Here are some muscle groups that you can work out together. The list is also as compound movements: 1. Arms, legs, and glutes. 2. Biceps, thighs and back. 3. Chest and triceps. Or 4. Chest, shoulders and arms. If you are a little overweight. Then you should begin focusing on calorie-burning exercises first to get your fat percentages down. You should do this long before you begin worrying about building your pecs into chiseled works of art. In example. First start doing cardio and circuit-training exercises to lose weight. If you already slim and lean and desire to build muscle, start developing a strength training routine, start a strengthening routine, focus on compound movements first, then work your way up to separate exercises, attacking the specific muscle groups you've identified as needing the work.- 4. Learn the proper form for each exercise. It is very important to learn how to lift properly. Try doing different exercises within your workout with an empty bar, then upgrade this to the weighted barbells to make sure you got the primary movements into your memory. Consider talking to a personal trainer for guidance. Because it is possible that you will train wrong. If you train without any guidance injury can result. And if you train without any guidance it will make your bodybuilding career a huge waste of time and effort. It also is important to go to a gym and learn from other bodybuilders as well.- 5. Consult a nutritionist. Everyone has a different metabolism and will require different supplementary nutrition for building muscle. Talk to a nutritionist or other health counselor to build a diet plan tailored to your body and what you want to do with it.- 6. The finances of bodybuilders. Bodybuilders don't make much money. The profession is much like being a professional poet or professional painter. It will take a lot of your heart and soul, make it your passion. You need to support your bodybuilding career with some other kind of work to pay the bills. Consider becoming a licensed personal trainer. This will give you much free gym time and you will get paid to talk weights and train others.- 7. Prepare for the long haul. It's very important that you know it is going to take some time. You start with deadlifts one day and wake up

The guys had Daniel Hagerty to talk about the right way to eat and the wrong way to eat during the holidays. Yes, there is a right way to eat during the thanksgiving season. This was a great conversation with the guys and to be honest I almost thought Daniel was going to make the guys workout. There is also 2 special announcements during this episode you don't want to miss. A huge thank you to Metroflex and Daniel Hagerty for taking the time to come talk with us.

On this episode, we sit down with body building champion Branch Warren and discuss what it takes to be the best in the world. It's not easy to wake up every morning and push your self to limit.  It's easy to get tired, and give up especially when it comes to fitness and body building.   Branch has proven over 15 years that hard work and consistency pay off.  Listen to hear how he was able to consistently take his mind an body to that next level of greatness.

So the guys got into an argument tonight?! What got there tempers fired up? They tackled a issue that seems to be trending on all types of social media. What are your thought are the guys way off? Is this a relevant issue plaguing our believes? Also the guys debuted the new commercial for Metroflex gym. Let us know what your thoughts are as always on here or on facebook.

Rob T and Bigg Will take on one of the biggest situations for a man how do we stay out the Dog House!!! I believe we did a good job and talked about some things that all men should do to help keep a clean nose and not be sleeping in the dog house tonight. Also are you trying to lose a few pounds? Let us help if you visit the fine folks of Metroflex gym Daniel and his staff can help get you over the hump you've been trying to get over for some time now. For pricing, times and location go to metroflexsanmarcos.com for all the details. 

Josh Bryant is one of the most accomplished powerlifting coaches of all-time, coaching 12 lifters to 600# bench presses, as well as being the youngest lifter to bench press 600# himself. Josh gives us some background on his powerlifting career, the transition to being a coach, his coaching methods and some wild stories from Metroflex gym.  Sleep better on the best mattress of 2018, Purple: http://purple.com/jugglife

Gabe's BIO - I’m 22 years old. I’ve been lifting weights since I was 13, but have been training specifically for Strongman for about 6 months now. In that time I have been in two competitions and places 3rd in both in the lightweight division. I train for strongman at Metroflex Gym-Plano in Plano, TX. I have been married for almost a year now. I go to school at Criswell College where I major in Biblical Studies. And I am also a Student and Worship Pastor at Stepping Stones Church of McKinney, TX. Other than lifting my hobbies consist of studying theology, playing video games, watching movies, playing and listening to music. I am originally from Chickamauga, GA (in the Chattanooga, TN area) but now reside in Plano, TX. And something random about me is that in what would have been my sophomore year of college I took a semester to work with the IMB in Central Asia.   Some of the topics we covered with Gabe included: What weird strength parlor tricks do you do (rolling up frying pans, tearing phonebooks in half). What hobbies do you have outside of strongman? What got you into strength sports? Where did your lifting journey start? What was your inspiration or mentor in strength sports? Biggest strength numbers Any injuries that you had to deal with? How did you know that strongman was a good fit? How many hours a week would you train before a strongman competition? What do you take on a regular basis to supplement your training? How many calories do you eat off and on season? How can you afford to eat that much? Any funny stories or events that happened in your competition? What is your strongest implement/point maker event? Favorite training music? What was the most famous person that you were the most stoked to meet in your competing? If you could do something different in your training (wind the clock back) what would you do?I want to get into strongman...where should I start? What now do you want to do strength wise? What’s one thing that you want all lifters in the BBB to know or consider before getting into strength sports? (be able to justify your training) Common injuries specific to strongman as well as other health issues that someone might not consider (mental, addictions, etc)? What pet peeves do you have when it comes to training in a gym? What is one thing you have heard many lifters say that is WRONG/MYTH?

IFBB pro Branch Warren has been a world-class bodybuilder for so long, it's easy to forget he's still just 42 years old–and still as huge and shredded as ever. "The Texas Rattlesnake" opens up about his history, his favorite game meats, and how he trains today–including his personal "strongman biathlon." Be sure to follow us on social media for daily fitness updates! Highlights: - On his first show at 154 pounds: "My goal was 'not get last place.'" - How he began powerlifting, but kept bodybuilding as his "first love" - "You know, the second bodybuilder I ever saw in my life was Ronnie Coleman." - His introduction to Metroflex and real lifting–at age 17 - "All these big, jacked dudes walking around, and I remember thinking to myself, I just made it to the promised land. This is home." - His unique membership agreement: "If you represent the gym, and you win, you don't gotta buy a membership. If you don't, you're gonna work it off." - The difference between health club lifting and training with the big boys - "I learned early on, you don't ask questions. If they say do 20, you don't ask why. You shut the fuck up and do 20." - "[As a bodybuilder] you're more of a nutritionist than anything else." - How he got started with hunting and eating game meat: "I grew up in west Texas, in the country. And the only two things to do out there was drink beer, and hunt. The two best-looking girls in my school were my cousins, so there wasn't much to do, man." - On game meat: "I think it makes me stronger, tell you the truth." - How he prepares his game meat - How he feels in his 40s, and how he views competition: "I don't want to say I'm retired. I'm just not competing." - How becoming a father changed everything for him - On the burden of eating: "I'll be up 'til one in the morning, sometimes, trying to finish my food. And you take a bite, and you chew it up, and you get some water and swallow, and then you get the next bite. And I just cuss my food." - "Yeah, I got to where I hated food. Because it was always, you're either force-feeding yourself, of you're getting, you're hungry all the time because you're getting ready for competition." - On his training: "I've got nothing to prove. It was fun, but my goal right now, when I'm in the gym, is 'Don't get hurt.'" - Why he loves "functional" and strongman-style training - The challenge of mixing training with shooting - His introduction to strongman-style training from Tony Sentmanat - "I like it because it's something different, and it's a new challenge. After doing what I've done for so long, it's just something new. Plus it's outside, you can do it outside, and it's just a new challenge, something different." - His legacy in bodybuilding, and how he looks back on his accomplishments: "I wish I would have enjoyed it a little bit more, but at the same point, I don't know if I would have accomplished what I did, because I was so focused. No matter what you do, it never was good enough. I never looked in a mirror and was like, wow I look great. I looked in the mirror and pick myself apart." Twitter | https://twitter.com/bodybuildingcom Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Bodybuildingcom Snapchat | https://www.snapchat.com/add/bodybuildingcom Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingcom/ Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/Bodybuildingcom/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/bodybuildingcomvideo Google+ | https://plus.google.com/+bodybuildingcom Spotify | http://spoti.fi/1NRebm0 Mobile Apps | http://bbcom.me/2d7tixc Bodybuilding.com | http://www.bodybuilding.com/podcast

Joshua Cole might never be on the cover of a bodybuilding magazine. He might never break weightlifting records. He might never be a pro physique athlete. To everyone else, Josh Cole might be just an ordinary man. But in the eyes of his 9 year old son, Jonathan David, he is his personal super hero. At 28 years old, the single dad who grew up on a farm in Midland Odessa has seen and experienced a lot of ups and downs. In this episode, Josh grants us a raw, unfiltered view into the extraordinary life that shaped him into the man he is today. The most important things in Josh’s life are his faith, and his son. Joshua wants to show his son that anything in life is possible. So after getting divorced from his wife and moving to Austin, Joshua decided he wanted to prepare for the first bodybuilding competition in his life. Staying fit and healthy is one thing, but prepping for a natural physique show is a whole different story. Listen to this episode to get tips from Josh on how to create and follow a plan, how to find motivation to reach your goals and how to persevere through personal hardships in times of disparity. He shares with us the importance of not giving up once you hit rock bottom. He gives us tips on how to look forward and how to move forward after a set back. Josh’s message is much bigger than teaching us how to become healthy and fit. He shows us that structure, discipline, faith and determination will take your farther in life than anything else. You have to take responsibilities for your life. He trusts in god and believes that doing positive things for others will create positive things in your life.

We all know theres more to suicide, lets discuss it. RIP to all the fallen Veterans who have succumbed to suicide. RIP Robin Williams, your laughter will carry us all to a better understanding of all our sadness.We had the pleasure of attending the Launch of Ronin Veterans Network! It was a blast!The people in attendance were absolutely motivated. It was like watching dream unfold into reality. Hearing the stories of the participants, reflecting back on my own experiences, and enjoying every moment. We got to meet so many inspiring people who are absolutely dedicated to contributing to the mission of assisting those who are in need. Right before I went to meet and greet everyone I had the pleasure of being on Boone Cutler's "Tipping Point". It is a show that's mission is to move and grow the Warrior Right's Movement by providing some precious insight to the warrior mentality and ethos. Here's the links to check out more. http://boonecutler.comWhen I walked into the event it was like walking into my dream gym MetroFlex Gym ( http://metroflexlbc.com ) has the vibe of a true training facility. Not that shit you get at your local 24hour cesspool of perverts and fat bodies not trying hard, this place gives you a pump just by being there! With the American flag waiving next to all the service flags it was hard not to jump in on the push up competition lead by the one and only CT Fletcher! ( http://ctfletcher.com )As I made my rounds interviewing people from: Team Rubicon ( http://www.teamrubiconusa.org ), Sharon Elefant and Jeff Fabry from Team AMVETS ( http://www.teamamvets.com ), Chris Albert from Warrior Soul Apparel ( http://www.warriorsoulapparel.com ) and last but not least the men who brought the world and the entire community of warriors Ronin Veterans Network ( http://www.roninvn.org ) Kameron DeLany, Glen Stevenson, Ryan Carrillo, and James Shannon. The story began to really show itself. People are motivated to help!Watching the entire event was like seeing the dream of unification coming true! Listening to all reasons for being there and the way their passion has helped so many, was truly empowering. We all have struggles, pains, difficulties, and reasons that hold us back, there are times where we feel we can not succeed. There are people here to help, there are others struggling that have made it a little bit further and are giving back. As a community we owe it to ourselves and to our friends, families, and Nation to live the best life possible and thrive on! The feelings of optimism and hope that this event brought me is something we all should be going after. Let's get off our asses and Unify!

This episode of The Iron Subculture Podcast is packed full of industrial-strength, practical info guaranteed to enrich your training, health and life with all the subtlety of a punch-in-the-face! Top powerlifting trainer Josh Bryant shares some of his Metroflex Powerbuilding secrets. In a second feature interview, licensed counselor, pro athlete and diet expert Kori Propst discusses The Psychology of Dieting. Elitefts™ team member Jeremy Frey talks about his powerlifting journey. I call England to speak to WNBF drug-tested Mr. Universe Richard Gozdecki. Dan Dague talks to us about his plans for the XPC and how he hopes it will be a unifying force in powerlifting. Jeremiah Forster tells me how he transitioned from nationally-ranked bodybuilder to competitive eater (as well as some tips if you want to become a binge eating champion). We also hear briefly from Brian Carroll, Clint Darden and Mike Francois.  Elitefts: Iron Subculture Podcast brought to you by Elitefts.com and hosted by The Guerrilla Journalist, Steve Colescott.