The Garage Gym Experiment Podcast

Episode Outline (0:47) HGC Prize List (8:42) REP x PEPIN (14:31) Responding to Comments (21:36) Survey Results (24:09) Would You Rather?

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• Keith:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thenowhinecellar⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Episode Outline

• (0:45) Grip Strength Championships
• (22:51) New Products
• (25:32) Survey Results
• (28:27) Dumbbells if we had to do it again

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*HomeGymCon Tickets

Episode Outline

• (0:28) HomeGymCon Update
• (1:52) Survey Results
• (6:20) STEPR Classic
• (8:47) First Rack Attachment if you had to do it again

• Grab your HomeGymCon Tickets
• Body-Solid Website
• Garage Gym Radio

Episode Outline

• (0:00) Intro to Scott
• (1:38) Body-Solid 20 Years Ago & Change in Home Gym Industry
• (9:38) Body-Solid Product Lines
• (13:34) How does Body-Solid compare to REP, Titan, Fringe, etc
• (18:34) Fitness Re-Sellers on Amazon
• (20:28) Fitness Retail
• (25:50) International differences
• (31:33) What proportion of the market is "barbell lifters?"
• (40:25) Changes since COVID
• (45:11) Changes in Home Gym over next 10-20 years.

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• HomeGymCon Website

Introduction Kurt and Andrew discuss the upcoming Strongman competition at HomeGymCon. They go over the events, equipment lineup, and prizes that will be available. Additionally, they mention the ticket pricing, referral program, and an additional training program offered to athletes.

Episode Outline

• (0:00) Introduction and Overview
• (0:52) Previous Year's Event and Changes
• (1:15) Event 1: Press Medley
• (3:21) Event 2: Strongman Deadlift
• (4:34) Event 3: Truck Pull
• (6:07) Event 4: Yoke and Frame Medley
• (7:01) Event 5: Sandbag Over Bar
• (10:04) Equipment Lineup and Spectator Experience
• (11:18) Prizes and Giveaways
• (16:52) Ticket Pricing and Referral Program
• (18:59) Additional Prize for Athletes
• (25:50) Final Thoughts and Invitation

• Garage Gym Life
• Garage Gym Competition
• @thenowhinecellar
• Freedom Fitness Equipment

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• Check out HomeGymCon
• SledTrac 6000
• SledTrac 5000
• Plate Loaded All-in-One
• Selectorized All-in-One
  

Episode Outline

• (0:47) Bells of Steel All in Ones
• (2:48) SledTracs from Get RXd
• (4:48) 2024 Bench Data
• (9:04) Who will create the most innovative product for the home gym in 2024?
• (16:59) Partnerships recap and some we’d like to see

Episode Outline (0:00) 1 Minute AMRAP (2:52) Introduction (3:42) Mammoth Belt Squat Update (6:30) USA-Made Equilizers from REP (10:41) The Vintage Gainz Story (21:29) Survey Results (27:52) What is your first major purchase for your home gym after the essentials?

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Episode Outline

(0:00) Introduction

(0:42) Bells of Steel Leg Press Machines

(3:00) New from Bridge

(5:13) Survey Results

(8:59) Cardio Machine Choices

(15:32) Holiday Gift Ideas

Episode Outline (0:00) Introduction (0:53) Rogue MG-4CN (3:40) Premium Apparel from REP (4:33) Non-Equipment Ideas for Home Gym Owners (11:32) Survey Results (22:29) Dream Specialty Barbell Lineup for your home gym?

NIce Like Mike, Ashton (Freedom Fitness Equipment), Kurt (The Kurt Locker), Trevor (GORX Fitness), and Jake (GGE) discuss:

• (0:00) Intros & 1 Minute AMRAP with Nice Like Mike
• (8:39) Overrated/Underrated - Black Friday Deals
• (21:40) Overrated/Underrated - Titan Fitness
• (32:10) Nike getting into the gym equipment
• (43:29) Home Gym Marketplace update
• (57:16) 5/8 vs. 1 inch holes

• (0:28) 1 Minute AMRAP with Kurt
• (2:07) 1st Phorm Strongman Throwdown at HomeGymCon
• (10:43) Titan Series Adjustable Bench
• (12:26) Three new options from Kleva
• (14:33) Made in USA Belts
• (17:04) Survey Results
• (23:13) If you had to do it again today, which bench would you get for your home gym?
• (30:10) AMRAP Follow Up

• (0:30) HomeGymCon Update
• (1:34) SS4 from BOS
• (1:55) Arcadia Functional Trainer
• (3:48) Wall Mounted Athena
• (4:16) Wall-Mounted Fixed Rack Builder
• (5:06) Dialed Motion
• (6:54) 2 Product/Business Ideas
• (16:01) Survey Results
• (21:35) Worst purchases of all time

• Fringe Sport
• Crandall Fitness

Episode Outline

• (0:00) Intros
• (0:42) Nike releasing strength equipment
• (11:03) USA vs. Chinese Manufacturing
• (24:36) How have robotics improved to help create gym equipment?
• (26:38) Take on Amazon resellers without a brand behind it
• (50:32) Most exciting fitness trend

*Check out the STEPR

Episode Outline

• (0:00) Dan’s Background
• (3:15) When did the idea of STEPR come about?
• (6:29) First “steps” to make it happen
• (15:29) Employees, while creating
• (19:47) First to buy
• (21:58) What’s needed to ensure success?
• (25:45) Benefits of stair climbing
• (28:20) Why hadn’t anyone done this before?
• (33:56) Current update of the STEPR?
• (40:10) How has the home gym industry changed over time?
• (45:01) How do American home gyms compare to the rest of the world?
• (46:57) Changes since COVID
• (49:04) Other business ideas?
• (51:39) Great vs. average equipment companies
  

• (0:29) HomeGymCon Update
• (2:10) Quickdraw Dumbbells
• (5:40) Rack Attachment Survey Results
• (9:50) Rogue Crocs
• (10:57) Product Ideas
• (22:04) Favorite Limited Edition Releases
  

• IG
• YouTube
• Derek's LinkedIn

• (0:49) HomeGymCon Update
• (2:04) Manticore
• (4:36) Dracula Pads
• (5:11) Body-Solid Rower Attachment for Home Gyms, Pulleys, Cable Machines
• (7:28) Survey Results
• (15:06) Where are you buying a power rack if you had to do it again?
• (21:01) Product Ideas
• (29:30) Favorite "home gym item" that is not "home gym equipment."

• Hero Barbell Website
• New Hero IG

*Check Out Swing Sesh

@nofate247

@the_kurtlocker

@garagegymlife 

@thenowhinecellar

@tellam

• (0:29) HomeGymCon Update
• (2:18) Tricep Pushdown from Kleva
• (2:37) REP rigs
• (3:27) Favorite products from September
• (4:38) Survey Results
• (10:36) Hidden Gems for Your Gym

@NoFate247 ⁠, ⁠ @TheKurtlocker ⁠, ⁠ @flexmarksthespot ⁠ all hopped on the roundtable to discuss:

• (0:41) Someone other than REP will have the best product releases over the next year?
• (4:16) The home gym community has peaked. It will not get much larger.
• (8:55) Product knockoffs are happening all around us. Why do some upset the home gym community while most get no attention?
• (14:58) What is the worst part of being a content creator?
• (26:24) What product have you been using a lot lately that more people should know about?
• (30:38) What product is #1 on your wish list?

Follow the Roundtable: Nofate247: https://www.youtube.com/@NoFate247 TheKurtlocker: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKurtlocker Flexmarksthespot: https://www.youtube.com/@flexmarksthespot

• (1:57) Surplus Strength Rack Rollers (use code GGE to save)
• (3:10) Strength Co Bumper Plates
• (3:58) Camo Bumpers
• (4:40) Titan Series Flat Bench
• (5:28) Survey Results
• (16:25) AI Product Ideas
• (23:31) Adam & Jake’s Top 5 Items used in a home gym that isn’t an “essential.”

*link to youtube: https://youtu.be/807UeNXyRmA

• (1:00) Product Idea Follow Up
• (3:28) PCD
• (6:16) New REP Bars
• (7:32) Kleva Cable Attachments
• (8:50) Belt Squat Attachment
• (9:56) Long Lever Arms for The Isolator
• (10:32) Fifth Generation KBOX
• (10:54) Survey Results
• (17:08) Business Ideas
• (27:09) Jake’s Wish List
• (31:31) Adam’s Wish List
  

• Coach: @coachcarp76⁠⁠
• Chip:⁠ ⁠⁠@figjam_exerciser⁠⁠⁠
• Jason:⁠ ⁠⁠@man_who_parks_in_gym⁠⁠⁠
• Keith:⁠ ⁠⁠@thenowhinecellar⁠⁠⁠
• Eric:⁠ ⁠⁠@eccles_basement_gym⁠⁠

• (0:30) HomeGymCon Update
• (2:45) Rogue Pack Sled
• (3:13) The Xebex Air Bike 1000 Eco
• (3:46) The Xebex FreeRun Motorized Treadmill
• (4:30) Bulletproof Isolator Knurled Knobs via JD Gym Equipped
• (5:21) Adjustable 1" Pull-Up Bar from Surplus Strength
• (6:38) Profile® PRO Folding Full Cage via PRx
• (7:27) Combo Rack 1000 from Get RXd:
• (8:03) Survey Results
• (14:25) Product Ideas

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• Plate Loaded Cable Tower
• Selectorized Tower

Episode Outline

• (0:39) Who is Matthew?
• (1:24) Home Gym Origins
• (3:15) First DIY Project
• (5:57) Favorite DIY Projects Outside of BOS Cable Tower
• (7:38) Favorite Equipment Purchases
• (9:15) Purchase Regrets
• (10:45) Bells of Steel Cable Tower Story
• (19:59) Amount of Time
• (20:55) Wife's Thoughts
• (21:29) Start Selling
• (24:07) Items for Sale
• (25:35) Next Up!
• (28:18) Current Workshop
• (30:04) Failed/Unfinished Ideas
• (32:33) Future Plans

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• Follow Rafael on IG
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Episode Outline

• (0:31) Who is Rafael & Exxentric?
• (2:42) Survey Data
• (8:59) What is flywheel training?
• (11:38) What does eccentric mean?
• (14:13) Who were the first people to catch on to flywheel training?
• (18:30) Types of flywheel equipment on the market?
• (22:00) How can flywheel training help improve my power and speed?
• (24:15) How do you track improvement over time?
• (25:36) Flywheel training as injury recover and prevention
• (27:48) Common mistakes people make
• (28:47) General tips to make sure you get the most out of flywheel training.
• (30:08) How long does it usually take for someone to get the hang of flywheel training?
• (31:07) The future of tech with flywheel training
• (32:37) Future of flywheel training in general
• (44:36) Why should someone go with Exxentric vs. other brands on the market?

• (0:34) HomeGymCon Update
• (3:23) BOS Ski Trainer and Rower
• (4:00) Stealth Air Bike
• (4:48) SQUATMAX-MD by Titan
• (8:02) Giant SSB
• (8:34) Helix Adjustable Dumbbells from Clench
• (9:11) Wheelbarrow Sled from Freak Athlete
• (9:35) Dual Universal Pulley System Setup
• (14:46) Adam Upgraded his Rack

• Standalone SQUATMAX
• Rack Attached SQUATMAX
• Podcast #1 with Brian

Episode Outline

• (0:46) Intro
• (3:15) Why the SQUATMAX-MD is different than all other belt squats out there?
• (9:17) The SQUATMAX history & how the Titan deal came into place.
• (19:32) Who reached out first?
• (20:59) Pro Model
• (24:42) Lever arm belt squats are junk?
• (27:20) Community feedback so far
• (30:14) Other items in the works
• (34:14) HomeGymCon

(0:57) Saxon Grips

(2:36) MAGPEG Band Pegs

(3:04) New Stubby AXLE Barbell

(3:35) Jay-M from Oak Club

(4:16) Blue Falcon Training Sled

(4:24) Build Limitless® Ripcord

(5:12) The Infinity Arm from Exponent Edge

(6:23)Survey Results

(9:00) Product Ideas

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Episode Outline

• (0:53) HomeGymCon Update
• (4:19) Floor Press Pad
• (4:51) Kaizen Rack Spacers (GGE10 to save)
• (5:04) Solo Stand Deluxe
• (7:17) Magnetic Clamp Collars
• (7:37) Holey Bar
• (8:21) The Dock
• (10:14) Survey Results
• (13:23) Product Idea

• (1:04) HomeGymCon Update
• (1:55) Zercher Pad
• (3:13) Thresher Pad
• (3:47) Adroit Landmine 2.0
• (6:05) Survey Results
• (7:32) Product Idea
• (9:53) Bells of Steel Plate Loaded Cable Tower

@NoFate247 ,  @TheKurtlocker ,  @flexmarksthespot  all hopped on the roundtable to discuss: (0:30) What’s the most disappointing product you’ve purchased or been sent for your home gym? (6:55) You witnessed Titan comment on a REP post this week that got deleted this week. Can you explain what you saw and your thoughts on it? (11:00) Strongman Throwdown at HomeGymCon (17:35) Rogue or REP if you could only have one? (18:45) #1 item on wish list Follow the Roundtable: Nofate247: https://www.youtube.com/@NoFate247 TheKurtlocker: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKurtlocker Flexmarksthespot: https://www.youtube.com/@flexmarksthespot

• (0:49) HomeGymCon Update
• (3:19) Mammoth Belt Squat
• (4:17) New Bars from Titan
• (4:51) Updated Evo Jack
• (5:21) Build Limitless Axis Pad
• (6:49) New from Havak
• (7:58) Survey Results
• (9:38) Product Idea
• (11:27) The Best Kettlebell for Most People
• (15:19) Did I keep my Powerblocks or Nuobells?

• (0:59) Home Gym History Shout Out
• (2:49) HomeGymCon Update
• (4:15) Moby Dick Power Bar
• (4:51) Roolox Collars
• (5:21) New REP Bars
• (7:08) 29mm TPB
• (8:02) Survey Results
• (12:34) Jake's favorite addition to the home gym in the past year

• The Bench
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• 2024 HGC

Why is Crandall Fitness still going strong after forming in 2020, unlike so many others that began around the same time? Shaun Crandall jumped on the podcast to discuss this, his other job, his home gym of 20 years in the making, the challenges of running this type of business, and so much more.

Host:  @vintageweightspgh 

Dylan Tellam, AbMat

Steve Kleva, Kleva Built

Patryk Bielawski, Bridge Built

Jason Campbell, Surplus Strength

• (1:00) Podcast T-Shirts
• (1:38) HomeGymCon Update
• (3:26) Wide Body Bench
• (4:45) Survey Results
• (9:11) Random Questions