The UNbell Story, Product Details, Launch, and More

Check out the MOABOutline:(0:00) Intros to Derek and Cody(3:05) What made you start?(4:36) Trying to license(7:26) Doing it themselves(12:27) What is the MOAB?(14:40) Feedback from HomeGymCon(17:01) Pre-Order Details(21:26) What's to come(24:03) Why Go Bro Athletics?

In this episode, Tanner Paxton shares the fascinating story of how he acquired Husker Power Locks, a company with a rich history in manufacturing barbell collars, and how he is innovating within the home gym community. We explore the origins of his business, the unique features of his collars, and his vision for the future of his products and community involvement.Links:Husker Power Locks: https://huskerpowerlock.com/Meet Tanner at HGC: https://bit.ly/3IHA23gChapters00:00 Introduction and guest background01:22 Origins of Tanner's home gym journey04:50 History of Husker Power Locks and company background07:18 Details of the company's founding in the 1980s09:46 The acquisition process and company sale12:11 What makes Husker Power Lock collars unique16:03 Challenges and successes since acquiring the company19:59 Product assembly and manufacturing process23:59 Future plans and product innovations28:06 The community and events like Home Gym Con32:00 Reflections on the home gym movement and industry insights36:07 Closing thoughts and future vision

Links:Strict Curl at HGCGaglione StrengthJohn's IGChapters00:00 Introduction to John Gaglione and His Journey04:18 Career Highlights and Achievements in Powerlifting11:44 Evolution of Powerlifting: Then and Now19:32 The Role of Home Gyms in Modern Powerlifting26:06 Powerlifting Principles for the Average Gym-Goer32:08 Specialty Bars vs. Straight Bars in Training36:42 Injury Prevention and Training Techniques39:39 Movement Preparation and Warm-Up Protocols46:32 Incorporating Strength Sports into Training47:13 The Benefits of Strict Curl Training53:12 Community and Longevity in Strength Sports01:00:01 Comparing Strict Curl and Powerlifting Communities01:06:16 The Evolution of Fitness Events01:09:48 Building Community in Strength Sports

Follow the Roundtable:Colonial Barbell ClubCarp's GymSweat Shop DadThe Farr OutpostBasement Gym DadChapters00:00 Introduction to the Home Gym Roundtable02:37 Nerdy Home Gym Stories12:41 Biggest Home Gym Mistakes22:05 Exciting New Equipment Teasers25:40 Emerging Collaborations in Fitness Equipment27:59 Anticipating New Innovations in Home Gym Equipment30:34 The Evolution of Home Gym Trends32:50 Personal Training from Home: Insights and Experiences43:54 Future Players in the Home Gym Market49:14 The Value of Acquisitions in Business52:09 Innovation vs. Competition in Fitness Equipment55:43 The Evolution of Fitness Brands58:47 Market Trends and Consumer Behavior in Fitness

Jamie Leupold shares the journey of creating the innovative Unbell, a versatile weight training product inspired by Y-bells and designed for unbalanced training. Discover the design process, challenges, and future plans for this unique fitness tool.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Unbell and Jamie Leupold05:19 The Concept Behind Unbell09:09 Prototyping and Design Process16:09 Manufacturing and Production Plans18:28 Target Market and Early Adopters21:13 Feedback and First Impressions25:53 Success Metrics and Future Plans28:41 Collaboration and AI in Product DevelopmentCheck out the UNbell: https://unbell.com/

Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Home Gym Roundtable02:35 Evolution of Home Gym Equipment05:19 The Rise of Functional Trainers08:05 Community Growth and Engagement11:06 Shifts in Home Gym Demographics13:38 The Impact of COVID on Home Gym Trends16:31 Digital Resistance Equipment: Pros and Cons19:20 Future of Home Gym Equipment24:45 Exploring Bench Ecosystems26:50 Storage Solutions for Home Gyms31:29 The Evolution of Gym Equipment35:27 Product Innovation and Market Trends40:01 Intellectual Property in Fitness Equipment43:46 The Copycat Culture in Gym Equipment47:36 Navigating the Home Gym Content Scene51:09 The Evolution of Content Creation in Fitness56:56 Understanding Consumer Needs in Home Gym Equipment01:02:37 Building Trust and Transparency in Fitness Brands

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Paul Davis and His Background10:12 The Journey of Creating The Better-Fly30:40 Functionality and Versatility of the Better Fly31:11 Innovative Exercise Equipment Development34:46 Organic Marketing Strategies and Launching a Product37:39 The Arnold Experience: Product Launch and Validation49:47 Future Plans: HomeGymCon and Research Studies54:23 Challenging Conventional Wisdom in Exercise Science

Chapters(0:00) HomeGymCon Update(6:30) Adjustable vs. Traditional Kettlebells - This or That?(8:47) Survey Results - Community Support vs. Made in Country, Entire Home Gym, Specialty Machine Data, More(16:44) Specialty Machine Blind Rankings

Outline00:00 Brian Shaw is IN for HomeGymCon02:33 This or That: Smith Machines05:30 Survey Insights on Gym Equipment Preferences08:08 Brand Comparisons: Rogue vs. Rep10:43 Dumbbell Preferences and Trends12:21 Protein Snacks Blind Ranking19:25 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Episode Outline(0:00) Jake's basement gym(4:17) This or That: Reverse Hyper or Back Extension?(7:43) HomeGymCon Update(8:46) 2026 Prediction Survey Results(21:08) Blind Ranking Cable Attachments