Roelly Winklaar and Flex Lewis aren’t human.

The 2018 Olympia may be a couple of months away, but that doesn’t mean the competitors are just resting on their laurels and taking it easy. The bodybuilders looking to compete at the Olympia are already preparing their minds and bodies to do battle with their fellow competitors. Among those bodybuilders putting in the hard work are Olympia 212 champion James “Flex” Lewis and top Open Weight competitor Roelly Winklaar.

Both men have been training side by side in hopes of improving themselves before the big show. While Flex Lewis can learn how to push himself even harder with a man the size of Roelly Winklaar in his presence, the Open Weight bodybuilder can learn a ton from the 212 king’s championship mindset.

Both men compliment the other and from the looks of things are benefiting greatly from the team work.

Doing big boy things at @the_dragons_lair w/ @flex_lewis before I head to kuwait to finish the @mrolympiallc prep! We have had some amazing workouts on @arsenal_strength equipment & great video sessions w/ @ryanloco who has captured it all! What a great week.. this is only the beginning 11 weeks! #thebeast #212king #mrolympia #olympia @nebbia_fitness @yamamotonutrition #ifbb #nebbia #yamamoto

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With Roelly Winklaar aiming for the top three at the 2018 Olympia, it appears that the Open Weight beast is well on his way to threatening the top of the division. As for Flex Lewis, consistency will be the key for this year’s victory, though he’ll need to fine tune the details in order to hold off the hungry contenders gunning for his spot atop the mountain.

Do you think Roelly Winklaar can break into the top three? Will Flex Lewis defend his 212 Olympia crown?

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