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Home Gym History
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Home Gym History episodes
- #18 The History of Steroids & Performance Enhancing Drugs with Scott Bargisen Jr.
*Use code Vintage to save on HomeGymCon tickets!
Episode Outline
- (1:39) Who is Scott?
- (4:44) When did performance-enhancing drugs begin?
- (8:53) Tested vs. Non-Tested Federations
- (10:38) Legality of steroids?
- (14:27) Steroid use in bodybuilding vs. other sports
- (22:01) Social media's impact
- (27:15) Dangers of steroids
- (31:15) Why do those not in competitions use?
- (34:55) What's it take to get to a pro naturally?
- (36:49) Federations Scott competes in
- (40:14) Acceptable supplements
- (45:25) Bodybuilding x Home Gym?
- (48:38) Good sources for natural bodybuilding
More
- Scott on IG
- Visit vintageweightspgh.com for additional information on vintage weights.
- Follow Rob on Instagram and YouTube
- Subscribe to Garage Gym Radio
- Stay in the loop with all things home gym by subscribing to Knurled News
References
- https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/steroids-other-appearance-performance-enhancing-drugs-apeds/what-history-anabolic-steroid-use
- https://www.si.com/more-sports/2008/03/11/steroid-timelinehttps://
- physicalculturestudy.com/2018/08/02/a-brief-history-of-steroids/
- https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/08/drugs-and-the-evolution-of-bodybuilding/375 100/
53 min - #17 Bert Sorin and Rob Talk for a Long Time
Follow
- Check out sorinex.com
- Visit vintageweightspgh.com for additional information on vintage weights.
- Follow Rob on Instagram and YouTube
- Subscribe to Garage Gym Radio
- Stay in the loop with all things home gym by subscribing to Knurled News
*Use code VINTAGE to save 10% on HomeGymCon Tickets
2 hr 28 min - #16 The History of Pilates with Elaine Ewing and Sean Gallagher
Episode Outline
- (1:11) Elain & Sean's Background
- (3:18) What is Pilates & its Benefits
- (4:15) Joe Pilates
- (14:29) Influences behind Pilates
- (16:37) Joe Pilates goes to America
- (22:30) Equipment
- (34:21) Similarities with "old-time strongman"
- (38:12) Joe Pilates Home Gym
- (41:53) Equipment Needed to Pursue Pilates at Home
- (48:57) Pilates as a Complimentary to Current Training
- (54:42) Joe Pilates Property
Elaine Ewing
https://www.rhinebeckpilates.com/
https://www.instagram.com/elaine_ewing/
Sean Gallagher
https://www.instagram.com/the.pilates.source/
http://www.pilates-studio-ny.com/
1 hr 3 min - #15 Zach Even-Esh: Stories of Underground Strength, Vintage Weights, and the Ultimate Warrior
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Episode Outline
- (2:30) Used Market Discussion
- (7:26) Zuvers
- (9:01) Jan Dellinger - Last living employee who worked under Bob Hoffman
- (14:30) Vintage Equipment Pricing & Maintenance
- (18:40) Zach's Gym
- (24:13) Training Kids Now vs. Back Then
- (34:17) Black Widow Training
- (37:33) Unique Welds
- (39:27) Lessons on Buying Weights from Zach Even-Esh
- (46:03) Ultimate Warrior
- (54:06) Time Capsule Game
Follow
- Zach's Website
- Visit vintageweightspgh.com for additional information on vintage weights.
- Follow Rob on Instagram and YouTube
- Subscribe to Garage Gym Radio
- Stay in the loop with all things home gym by subscribing to Knurled News
1 hr 4 min - #14 Odd Products Through History with Man Who Parks in Gym
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Episode Outline
- (1:28) ModBar
- (13:22) York Courses
- (17:53) Hi-Protein
- (20:05) Equipment manufacturers selling supplements.
- (22:30) York Teeth Lifting
- (25:06) Shape Builders
- (29:00) The French Globe and Firm & Full
- (32:45) Deluxe 5-Minute Waist Shaper
- (35:06) Shirts
- (37:28) "other" medical/non-supplements sold by equipment manufacturers...
- (40:17) Life advice...
- (44:40) Other Random Stuff
- (52:16) Rogue Cast Iron Deep Dish Skillet
- (54:11) Gym Mug
- (55:16) Micro Gainz Christmas Ornaments
- (58:14) Decor
Follow
- Follow @man_who_parks_in_gym
- Visit vintageweightspgh.com for additional information on vintage weights.
- Follow Rob on Instagram and YouTube
- Subscribe to Garage Gym Radio
- Stay in the loop with all things home gym by subscribing to Knurled News
Sources
Health and Strength Magazine, September, 1929
Iron Man Magazine, Apr-May, 1959
Muscle and Fitness Magazine:
April 1983
May 1989
September 1993
Strength and Health Magazine:
April, 1938
May,1940
June, 1944
March, 1945
December, 1952
1 hr 8 min - #13 The History of Iron Boots and Health Shoes
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Episode Outline
- (1:49) The first Iron Boots
- (4:29) Who invented them?
- (5:07) How were they used?
- (8:21) Improvements made over time
- (11:02) Modern contraptions
- (19:18) Why are they coming back?
- (21:00) Cost comparisons with vintage included
- (23:36) Products that never came back
Follow
- Visit vintageweightspgh.com for additional information on vintage weights.
- Follow Rob on Instagram and YouTube
- Subscribe to Garage Gym Radio
- Stay in the loop with all things home gym by subscribing to Knurled News
Sources
Special thanks to Beltfed Strength for crafting the leather straps for Rob's York Health Shoes. https://www.beltfedstrength.com/
Animal House Fitness Monkey Feet https://animalhousefitness.com/
Equipment on Amazon with Monkey Feet in Title (***NOT actually Animal House Fitness Monkey Feet)
https://amzn.to/3P5hbyi
https://amzn.to/3uwr9iO
Freak Athlete Tri-Flexor https://freakathleteessentials.com/products/tri-flexor
Golden Era Bookworm. "Golden Era Iron Boots! The Oldest Iron Boots in History!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV4KBgERPPU
Heffernan, Conor. "Iron Boots: The Slimming, Trimming, Shaping Equipment that the Fitness Industry Forgot About"
https://physicalculturestudy.com/2015/06/20/iron-boots-the-slimming-trimming-shaping-equipment-that-the-fitness-industry-forgot-about/
Iron Man Magazine
1959, April-May Marcy Deluxe Professional Bodybuilding Equipment, Chrome Leg Curl & Extension Machine p. 4
Kensui Fitness ANKR
https://kensuifitness.com/products/ankr
Strength and Health Magazine
1938, April - York "Iron Boot" p. 38
1950, April - Leg Press Machine p. 34 and Deep Knee Bend Stand p. 36
1960, March - York Health Shoes p. 63
34 min - #12 Ed Coan: His Home Gyms, Historic Lifts, & Much More
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Intro
Rob and the greatest powerlifter of all time touch on Ed's home gyms, breaking records/other historic lifts, his programming additional greats in the industry, powerlifting records then vs. now, training history, equipment, dealing with online trolls, and much more.
Episode Outline
- (0:00) Ed Coan Intro
- (1:43) Discovering Weights, Isokinetics, First Equipment, & Home Gym
- (6:39) Transitioning from Basement Gym to Other Gyms
- (12:23) First Powerlifting Meets
- (13:41) What's Ed up to These Days?
- (14:49) Favorite Equipment
- (16:30) Programming
- (19:30) Meet Day
- (21:39) Breaking Records
- (24:08) Lifting Then vs. Now
- (27:59) Seminars
- (32:43) "Sometimes people are out there for a t-shirt and a can of protein."
- (35:01) Other Strength Sports?
- (38:05) Pittsburgh
- (42:16) "Have Fun and Be Nice"
- (43:50) Trolls
- (47:12) Garage Gym Competition
- (49:46) Being in a Magazine
- (51:11) Meeting Other Legends
- (52:56) HomeGymCon
- (56:04) New Business Venture for Ed
- (58:35) Wieder
- (1:03:40) Trophies
- (1:05:33) Historical Equipment
- (1:06:10) Best Advice for Home Gym Lifters
Follow
- Eddy on IG
- Visit vintageweightspgh.com for additional information on vintage weights.
- Follow Rob on Instagram and YouTube
- Subscribe to Garage Gym Radio
- Stay in the loop with all things home gym by subscribing to Knurled News
Podcasts Referenced
- Ed Coan - Massenomic Podcast https://youtu.be/tZ5bDM0w1Ps
- Ed Coan - The Legend - Dave Tate's Table Talk https://youtu.be/hqVAlLY-uak
- The Journey of Ed Coan - The Greatest Powerlifter of All Time - Mark Bell https://youtu.be/hqVAlLY-uak
- The Jugg Life - Ed Coan - https://youtu.be/lIVoRy7zPbg
- The Path to Greatness ft. Ed Coan - ShawStrength Podcast https://youtu.be/iT93u3vXefI
1 hr 19 min - #11 The History of Strongman Implements - Part 2 with The Kurtlocker
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Rob and Guest Kurt (@the_kurtlocker) dive deep into The History of Strongman Implements in the second part of a 2 part episode.
- (1:09) Loading Medley
- (2:54) The Atlas Stone
- (6:43) Inver Stone
- (21:30) Farmers Walk
- (27:40) Super Yoke
Follow
- Find Kurt on Instagram and YouTube
- Visit vintageweightspgh.com for additional information on vintage weights.
- Follow Rob on Instagram and YouTube
- Sources to be found on an upcoming blog post (link forthcoming).
46 min - #10 The History of Strongman Implements - Part 1 with The Kurtlocker
Rob and Guest Kurt (@the_kurtlocker) dive deep into The History of Strongman Implements.
- (0:35) Kurt Intro
- (3:33) Strongman History Intro
- (6:13) The Apollon Axle
- (11:45) Axles
- (22:01) Strongman Logs
- (31:50) Slater's Hardware
- (40:19) Circus Dumbbells
Follow
- Use code VINTAGE to save on HomeGymCon
- Find Kurt on Instagram and YouTube
- Visit vintageweightspgh.com for additional information on vintage weights.
- Follow Rob on Instagram and YouTube
- Sources to be found here.
50 min - #9 History of the Deadlift
From the Ancient Romans to Hermann Goerner to Ed Coan to Eddie Hall to Danny Grigsby, Rob takes us through the history of the Deadlift.
- (1:48) How did the Deadlift Get its Name?
- (3:00) Early Deadlifts Before the Barbell
- (8:31) Modern Deadlift Movement
- (10:44) Popularity Grows
- (14:10) Variations of Deadlift
- (17:25) Sumo
Follow
- Visit vintageweightspgh.com for additional information on vintage weights.
- Follow Rob on Instagram and YouTube
- Subscribe to Garage Gym Radio
- Stay in the loop with all things home gym by subscribing to Knurled News
Sources:
Boly, Jake. “The History of the Deadlift: How Did This Lift Become So Popular?” Fitness, Barbend, 27 November 2017, https://barbend.com/deadlift-history/
“Danny Grigsby Sets Heaviest Raw Deadlift of All Time with 1,025 lbs.” Set for Set, 28 March 2022, https://www.setforset.com/blogs/news/danny-grigsby-raw-deadlift-record-1025lbs
Dupere, Katie. “Strongman Fans are in Awe of Hafthor Bjornsson Deadlifting 1,104 Pounds.” Men’s Health, 2 May 2020, https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a32352657/hafthor-bjornsson-deadlift-world-record-fan-reactions-twitter/
“Eddie Hall.” Legends, Giants Live, https://giants-live.com/athlete/eddie-hall/
“Ed Coan: A Candid Conversation, Part One - Tony Fitton.” The Tight Tan Slacks of Dezso Ban, 21 October 2018, http://ditillo2.blogspot.com/2018/10/ed-coan-candid-conversation-part-one.html
Heffernan, Conor. “The (Somewhat Complete) History of the Deadlift!” Physical Culture Study, 26 May 2017, https://physicalculturestudy.com/2017/05/26/the-somewhat-complete-history-of-the-deadlift/
Lockridge, Roger. “Rauno Heinla Pulls World Record 580-Kilogram Silver Dollar Deadlift.” News, Barbend, 5 June 2022,https://barbend.com/rauno-heinla-world-record-silver-dollar-deadlift-580-kilograms/#:~:text=Estonian%20strongman%20Rauno%20Heinla%20set,floor%20to%20a%20standing%20position.
Miller, James. “The History of the Deadlift, Including Deadlift Records.” Ripped Natural, 5 February 2021, https://www.rippednatural.com/deadlift-history-records/
“Progression of the Deadlift World Record.” Wikipedia, Wikipedia, 21 September 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progression_of_the_deadlift_world_record
“Wrestling with an Elephant.” The Index, Rogue, Rogue Fitness, https://www.roguefitness.com/theindex/article/wrestling-with-an-elephant
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