This episode is joined by another special guest "analyst." - Kurt, AKA The Kurt Locker, on social media. Kurt competes as a strongman. He is a Veteran, DIY enthusiast proud father, and has one of the nicest garage gyms in Ohio. We talk rack hardware, DIY projects, think of new product ideas, strongman equipment for beginners, and more. 

Survey Results

(1:27) What is your "Rack Hardware" Preference? 

(4:40) About 28% bought gym equipment during a November 2021 sale 

(6:36) Vertical Folding > Folded Up Adjustable Bench Storage for most. 

(12:37) A majority are working out "outside" of traditional working hours 

(15:47) Saving time is more important than saving money 

(18:34) A decent amount answering these surveys are running a "business" out of their home gym 

(18:56) Lots of time is saved by owning a home gym 

(21:46) Have you been "Influenced" to purchase by a friend/family member or "home gym influencer?"

(23:33) What's the #1 reason you train? AND What's the #2 reason you train? 

(30:18) Cold winters are worse for most than hot summers 

Q&A with Kurt (36:36) 

(37:34) When did you start a home gym, and how has it evolved?

(46:00) What are you currently training for these days? What initially got you interested in "Strongman?"

(49:45) What is your favorite DIY project or two that you've done in the home gym?

(53:52) If someone wanted to test out strongman, what equipment would you recommend for a beginner?

(59:55) What's a typical week of Strongman training look like?

(67:22) What's your favorite "Specialty Barbell" you've ever used?

(71:00) Can you tell us about some mistakes you've made?

(74:23) It appears that you've grown steadily on YouTube. What was the reasoning for starting a YouTube channel?

(77:47) Tell everyone about your homemade log press?

Sunday Survey Discussion - "What's your favorite benefit of owning a home gym?" (84:30)

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