Chad Wesley Smith hopped on the podcast to give us a rundown of his professional powerlifting career, starting Juggernaut AI, discussing the future of tech in strength training, & More Show Notes (0:00) Weight lifting since when? (0:45) Powerlifting career (6:47) Calling it quits (8:30) Outside of business (11:10) Coaching others (20:10) Shifting work online (21:20) Juggernaut evolution (29:27) Juggernaut AI first edition 32:58) Changes since the app was first launched (37:23) JuggernautBJJ ...
Jun 30, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Larry Nolan has an impressive entrepreneurial background in fitness and is the inventor of The Isolator, which is the primary topic we discuss in this interview. Show Notes (0:00) Larry's story in a few minutes (1:37) Tinkering with creating equipment (4:17) Birth story of the Isolator (7:49) Primary questions and feedback so far (11:12) What is the Isolator? (14:11) Limitations (17:32) Versatility (19:14) Set-up time (23:36) Pre-order info (24:45) Other products in the works More Info The Isola...
Jun 29, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 35
We sit around the table with @kaizendiygym , @designbuildlift , and @nicelikemike__ to chat DIY in the home gym. Show Notes (0:14) 30 Second Intros (2:02) Why are you all so handy? (7:01) First projects (9:42) Mistakes (15:18)When should the rest of us start a DIY project? (21:41) Most practical DIY items (24:43) Favorite DIY (27:35) Least Favorite DIY (32:12) Favorite Non-DIY Piece of Equipment (38:35) Recent DIY Trends (46:48) Predictions More Info Follow @nicelikemike__ on IG Follow @kaizendi...
Jun 28, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 35
We're diving deep into the DIY world with @kaizendiygym , @designbuildlift , and @nicelikemike__ . (1:39) Level of Interest in DIY Home Gym Projects (5:00) # of DIY Projects (11:22) vs. Home Gym Hacks (13:09) Build or Buy? More Info Follow @nicelikemike__ on IG Follow @kaizendiygym on IG and/or YouTube Follow @designbuildlift on IG and/or YouTube Knurled News GGE Website...
Jun 27, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Show Notes (0:13) State of the Union (7:00) Rogue (12:00) Freedom Fitness Equipment (16:40) Day to Day (17:55) Current Inventory (22:52) Used Equipment Obstacles (28:12) Commercial vs. Home Gym Quality Treadmills (29:28) What's Next for FFE? (33:13) Future of home gym More Info Check out Freedom Fitness Equipment Knurled News GGE Website...
Jun 21, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Show Notes: (1:31) The Oxylus Yoke is a niche product (6:05) Where are you buying a barbell, bench, dumbbells, and a rack? (13:23) Top strength machines for home gym (18:48) The best type of dumbbells for home gym (21:31) Strength sports (which do you do?) (26:25) Recap More Info Check out Freedom Fitness Equipment Oxylus Yoke REP Benches Rogue Barbells Rogue Racks Knurled News GGE Website...
Jun 20, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Jay from @myfreegym joins us to chat about how he created a "free gym," his Sorinex score, his favorite part of creating content, and more. (0:00) Background info (1:27) 300 deals and it's free (3:11) The Sorinex rack (4:48) Creating content in the home gym space (6:08) How to find the best deal (8:33) Reviews (9:36) Used marketplace (12:44) Is your gym done? (15:46) Favorite part of creating content? (19:04) Rundown of home gym (20:27) Any crazy flipping stories? More Info @myfreegym on Instagr...
Jun 14, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 33
We will talk about spring collars, upgrade wants, the Importance of equipment made in your country, and more. Our guest analyst is Jay from @myfreegym. More Info @myfreegym on Instagram @myfreegym on TikTok Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes: (0:58) Spring Collars (3:13) Garage Gym Competition Follow Up (5:42) Upgrades (7:59) Where do you live? (8:33) Importance of made in your country & how your gym is (14:55) Miscellaneous...
Jun 13, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Gavin Laird is an Equipment Design Consultant with over 20 years of experience. His current designs include the Hip Thrust Bar, GLS Jammers and accessories, Bench Buddy, Crane Bar, Husa-Sled, G-Sled, Multi Yoke, and the Deadlift Training Station. We started with how he began and ended with chatting about the future. (0:23) Intro (2:50) His gym and first creations (4:32) First designs for others (6:05) Favorite designs? (9:04) Time of design (11:01) Patented designs being used in other countries ...
Jun 10, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Adam from Garage Gym Lab joins us to discuss the new space he's building out, the Preacher Pad getting added to the Rogue website, and the toughest and favorite parts of the job. More Info Follow Garage Gym Lab GGL Website Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes (0:04) Living every home gym owner's dream (2:12) The new equipment (4:45) Where does the go-to equipment go? (6:03) YouTube (7:39) Preacher Pad on Rogue (9:20) Content creation issues (14:20) Favorite pa...
Jun 07, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Adam from Garage Gym Lab hopped on with us to chat about home gym issues. More Info Follow Garage Gym Lab GGL Website Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes (1:51) The Largest Issue (8:41) Medium issues (13:11) Minor and smallest Issues (18:05) Final rankings (18:45) Changes since November...
Jun 06, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Summary The used market is about to explode again, with many going back to the gym He does not see "the screens" of Pelotons or Tonals growing. The gym is going to be a place where people have screen-free time. More people are simply going to see the value of the benefits you get from owning a home gym. Rather than remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, many people will build a center for health and wellness. Unique gyms will be created for their interests (yoga, boxing, etc.). More Info Texas Garage...
Jun 02, 2022•3 min
We chat with Rob from Vintage Weights PGH about, you guessed it... Vintage Weights! Rob discusses how it started, his golden goose, interactions with CT Fletcher, best restoration methods, and MORE. More Info Follow Vintage Weights PGH on IG Follow Vintage Weights PGH on YouTube Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes (0:00) Background info (2:04) It all started with a Cap Weight Set... (4:00) Current collection (5:23) The golden goose (9:49) What about barbells ...
Jun 01, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 33
We discussed if the economy is holding people back from buying gym equipment, interest in the new Pro Series from Force USA, Specialty Bar Hot or Not Results, and More. More Info Follow Vintage Weights PGH Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes (1:02) The Economy? (3:52) # that workout in your home gym (5:39) Pre-Workout? (6:39) X15 or X20? (11:04) Kabuki or Eleiko? (13:56) Where are you buying a specialty bar from? (17:05) Hot or Not Results - Specialty Bars...
May 31, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Preston Wilson hopped on the podcast today to discuss the birth of Texas Garage Gym Builders, the company's growth, the installation process, favorite ones, make some predictions for the future, and MORE. More Info Texas Garage Gym Builders Website TGGB on Instagram Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes (0:42) Preston's background (1:22) The founding of the company (10:30) First products created & the beginning of installation jobs (14:51) 2020 (19:07) The ...
May 27, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Kaizen DIY joined us to chat non-equipment within the home gym, leg press options, and is it worth the price to upgrade to a rackable curl bar? More Info Follow Kaizen Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes: (0:31) "Non-Equipment" Interests (11:15) What's the best item you've purchased for the home gym that's not gym equipment? (16:13) Which leg press? (21:44) Is it worth the price to upgrade to a rackable curl bar?...
May 23, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 33
This advice comes from Mike Reed, the Founder of Micro Gainz. For more, check out the entire episode .
May 20, 2022•2 min
Alex and Kevin from the Home Gym Discord discuss the beginning days of the Home Gym Discord, what's going on these days if there is any beef with the Reddit group, and more. More Info J oin the Home Gym Discord Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes (0:10) Background on these two (1:44) What is Discord? (3:36) The best parts of the channel (5:04) The founding story of the Home Gym Discord (9:34) Beef with r/Home Gym? (12:13) Reddit vs. Discord (23:17) What is th...
May 16, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Alex and Kevin from the Home Gym Discord join to discuss "non-essential" home gym equipment. More Info J oin the Home Gym Discord Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes (1:35) Lowest Level of Interest (3:20) Low-ish Level of Interest (5:25) Medium Level of Interest (8:39) Highest Level of Interest (10:38) Favorite "non-essential" discussion...
May 16, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 32
We talk with Britton from Vendetta Strength about his journey so far as he's getting into the space, the jammer arm mounts, what's next, the ultimate goal, and more. More Info Jammer Arm Adjustable Mounts Vendetta Website Vendetta on Instagram Knurled News Home Gym Guide All 2022 Survey Results Show Notes (0:08) Mechanical Engineering & personal background (1:45) The foundation of Vendetta (3:22) The Jammer Arms (5:24) Equipment needed (8:05) Other attachments to go with jammer arms (9:45) C...
May 10, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 32
We look at the "level of interest" in 20 potential rack attachments with Britton from Vendetta Strength as our guest. Part 2 with him coming soon. More Info All 2022 Survey Results Vendetta Website Vendetta on Instagram Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes (1:10) Lowest level of Interest (4:09) Low-ish and Medium Level of Interest (11:09) Highest Interest of Interest (12:43) Sunday Survey Discussion - Favorite Rack Attachment...
May 09, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Seb Ostrowicz chats with Adam about the new Weightlifting AI app. More Info: Weightlifting AI 1st Interview with Seb Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes: (1:15) What is Weightlifting AI? (2:42) Who is it for? (5:04) Would it be recommended for beginners? (7:45) Is this app related to the Juggernaut AI app? (9:38) What type of approach to weightlifting training does the app take? (13:30) Does the app have phases within your training? (16:21) What kind of equip...
May 05, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 31
We talk about a DIY vs. Buy situation, how many are going to other gyms, some random overrated or underrated topics, budget options to start a home gym, biggest weaknesses, and MORE. More Info Learn More About Force USA Updated G20 Review Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes: (0:42) DIY vs. Buy (Squat Wedges) (2:26) "Other Gym" Info (4:35) Overrated or Underrated? Fitness Tech, Weighlifting Shoes, ETC. (7:51) Budget Home Gym Options (11:34) Biggest Weakness vs...
May 02, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 31
We chat with Gluck about his favorite items to review, which bench he's choosing, favorite intros, #1 on the wish list, and much more about living that garage gym reviewer life. More Info Our first interview with Gluck Gluck on Instagram Gluck in YouTube Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes: (0:08) What are your favorite items to review? (3:34) Last time we talked you had some remodeling/work to do on the gym. How’s that going for you? (5:35) You have a lot of...
Apr 30, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 30
With Gluck as our guest we go over some barbell and rack preferences, where is your home gym, bench width preference, reasons for training, and if you actually save money by owning a home gym? More Info Gluck on Instagram Gluck in YouTube Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes: (1:30) What is your primary barbell? (4:04) Do you prefer a center knurl on a barbell? (6:55) What's your hole preference on a squat rack? (12:40) How important is it to have an 11 gauge ...
Apr 29, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Mike Reed, the founder of Micro Gainz, joined the podcast to discuss this company's founding, growth over time, current status, and future. More Info Use code Garagegym10 to save at microgainz.com Micro Gainz on Amazon Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes (0:10) What are some other things people should know about you outside of business? Interests, hobbies, family, etc. (2:08) What was the original idea behind Micro Gainz? What did you see in the market that l...
Apr 26, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Check Out the Written Review Use Experiment10 to save 10% off Juggernaut AI : Check out their profile on GGE website . More Info Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale...
Apr 24, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 29
In this interview, Joe Gray explains how the Garage Gym Competition was conceived, its growth, what you need to know this year, and MORE. More Info Garage Gym Competition Website 1st Interview with Joe on GGE Podcast Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes (0:18) Take me back to 2018. How did you think of the original concept behind the Garage Gym Competition? And how long did it take for you to take that first step? (3:44) We talked about this on our first podca...
Apr 21, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 29
This episode is joined by The Kurt Locker . He is a Veteran, DIY enthusiast proud father, has one of the nicest garage gyms in Ohio, and competes as a strongman. Show Notes (0:17) How long have you been doing Strongman and what did your training history look like before that? (7:36) Tell us why more people should do Strongman. (13:18) What does a typical strongman look like? (16:32) What does the typical show look like? (23:59) You’ve started training others. How’s that going? (27:34) For those ...
Apr 18, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 28
We had The Kurt Locker as the guest analyst to discuss Rogue's recent releases, the interest level of the Ares vs. Plate loaded option, lots of "which one" battles, and where most people own their equipment from. (0:40) Rogue Recent Releases (9:08) Ares vs. Plate Loaded Lat Pulldown (10:47) "Which One" Battles (18:35) Where do you own your equipment from? More Info Follow Kurt on IG Kurt's YouTube Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale...
Apr 18, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 27
