These training videos will get you so excited for season 13

The Ninjas are fine-tuning their machines.

Season 13 of American Ninja Warrior kicks off this month in Tacoma. That means the competitors are in their final weeks of preparations. It’s time to make sure they feel ready for anything the course can come up with.

Judging by what the Ninjas are up to, season 13 is going to be good. Every time we open Instagram, we’re flooded with posts of seriously impressive training videos. The veterans know what to expect and they don’t plan on being caught unaware.

Check out what a few of the repeat Ninjas have been up to lately.

Daniel Gil wants to be the first back-to-back champion.

Meagan Martin is making sure her agility skills are locked and loaded.

Amir Malik is bringing the skills AND the attitude.

Don’t even talk to Najee Richardson about upper body strength.

Look at Casey Rothchild’s fearless sprint into this obstacle.

Jody Avila plans to be Stage Three-ready.

Tyler Gillett put a spin on his training with a childhood game gone Ninja. (And that looks like Michael Johnson with him!)

Abby Clark is ready to take flight.

Austin Gray won’t be intimidated by height or distance.

Are you excited for season 13? You should be. We are.