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In this episode of American Barbell Unleashed, bodybuilding heavyweights Sergio Oliva Jr. and Kyron Holden unpack the weight you can’t see—the pressure, the demons, and the search for something deeper than trophies and follower counts.
They talk about growing up in a legacy of iron, chasing the high of bodybuilding without the shortcuts, and what happens when the thing you love turns into a job. Kyron breaks down how yoga and mindful breathing rewired his mindset, while Sergio opens up about wanting the endorphin rush of training without losing himself in the process.
Along the way, they reflect on Phil Patti, the guy on the other side of the industry—obsessed with building equipment like high-end sports cars—proving that passion can live in iron, in movement, or in the mind.
This is a conversation about muscle, ego, energy, and what you do when your worth has been tied to a number for too long.
