Home Gym History

In this episode of Home Gym History, Rob from Vintage Weights PGH sits down with Mike, the creator behind Knurled News and Do You Even Lift Bro, to talk about his journey into lifting and how he built his impressive home gym setup. They discuss Mike’s early days in fitness, his passion for strength training, and the evolution of home gyms in today’s lifting culture. Whether you love vintage weight...

In this episode of Home Gym History, Rob and Daniel, also known as Dr. Tatty Waffles, discuss their experiences at HomeGymCon, the evolution of home gym setups, and the importance of community in fitness. Daniel shares insights about his gym equipment, including his Eleko rack and Vultra cable system, and reflects on his journey from P90X to barbell training. The conversation also delves into the...

Join the Home Gym History Podcast as I talk with Joey Echeverria, a go-to source for home gym knowledge. Joey shares valuable insights on choosing the right equipment, building a home gym that fits your space, and making smart investments. Whether you’re just starting or upgrading your setup, this episode is packed with practical advice you can put to work right away.🏠 Save 10% on tickets to Home...

Weightlifter, Alejandro Medina,  has been a member of Team USA eight times. He is the 2023 Pan Am Champion, 2022 National Champion, and 2x American Open Champion. He is co-owner of 3 White Lights Gym in Florida where he trains. Alejandro tells Rob about his weightlifting career and explains the ins and outs of pursuing his Olympic dream. They also talk a lot about barbells. Alejandro on Instagram:...

Use code Vintage to save: https://primefitness.com/vintage In this episode of Home Gym History, Rob from Vintage Weights PGH sits down with Jared Griffin from Prime Fitness USA. They discuss Prime Fitness's journey from a small family business to a renowned name in gym equipment manufacturing. Jared delves into unique features of their products, including the smart cam and torque arm technolog...

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Episode Description In this engaging episode of Home Gym History, Rob from Vintage Weights PGH sits with John Mauser, also known as Viking John. John shares his passion for old-time strongman feats and his journey as a coach and performer. Listeners get insights into his unique powerlifting techniques, arm wrestling pursuits, and entertaining feats like bending steel and ripping cards. The episode...

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Summary Rob and Ryan J. Pitts discuss the history and products of Stronger Grip. The conversation delves into Ryan's inspiration for his unique fitness equipment, which draws from strongman, carnival games, and horror themes. They emphasize the importance of functional movements and grip training, and Ryan shares his journey in the fitness industry. The conversation highlights Ryan's passi...

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Episode Outline (1:00) Jake Le Master Intro (10:24) Zuver's Introduction (27:22) Creating the Le Master Plates (33:55) "The first finished model" & "The actual finished model" (40:52) Improving upon V1 (52:09) Other projects in the works (58:22) Discussion with the Zuver family (60:57) Growth of vintage weights & conversation about new vintage lookalikes being produ...

Overview Coop discusses his journey in the strength industry and the growth of his brand, Garage Gym Reviews. He talks about attending fitness expos, his transition from writing articles to creating videos, and the milestones and memorable moments in his career. Coop also addresses criticism and how he deals with it, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the opinions of those who matter to him...

***Use code Vintage to save on 2025 HGC Tix Summary The conversation covers various topics, including the home gym community, strength training, fitness industry ethics, and personal history. It delves into Goob's journey into strength training, his experiences in the fitness industry, and the challenges of balancing training with professional and personal obligations. The conversation also ex...

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Summary John Greaves III, the founder of Garage Gym Life, shares his journey and insights into building and maintaining a home gym. He discusses the motivation and inspiration behind Garage Gym Life and the importance of providing content that helps home gym owners. John emphasizes the value of a home gym in terms of cost savings and the ability to customize and personalize the space. He also shar...

Scott McDonald, CEO of Body-Solid, discusses the founding and growth of the company, his transition to the role of CEO, and the evolution of the fitness industry. He highlights the importance of product development and the role of customer feedback in shaping new products. McDonald also discusses the changing trends in home gyms and the impact of programming on the industry. He reflects on the cha...

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Episode Outline (0:00) Introduction (1:33) Starting out as a personal trainer (4:44) The importance of parking in a service business (7:13) The difficulties of accessing information in different eras (9:45) Muscle & Fitness Mag (12:47) Training actors for specific movie roles (17:50) Approaching training with experienced celebrities (27:45) Celebrity Trainer title & other info (38:19) Mind...

Episode Outline (0:00) Introduction (1:15) Building equipment at age 10  (6:30) First competitions  (9:39) Coming to America & playing sports (15:19) The NFL (19:12) Grad School & starting businesses (20:45) Getting into Strongman (27:49) Creating equipment to train (29:14) Worlds Strongest Man (36:20) The Training Hall (50:08) Thomas Inch Dumbbell & Grip Training Links Follow Odd on I...

Episode Outline (0:44) Jeff Kimpel & Primal Armor Introduction (6:14) What is the Appalachian Bar? (16:13) History of “Buffalo/Cambered Bars” (24:30) Current projects for Primal Armor (27:35) How to use the cambered bar? (31:47) Other Bars from Primal Armor (34:26) Firefighter life (36:00) Podcasting Links Primal Armor Podcast Primal Armor Website Source - The History of the Cambered Bar Vinta...