Do You Even Lift Bro?

Summary The podcast episode features a lively discussion between Kyle and Michael, focusing on various aspects of the fitness industry, particularly the nuances of brand management and marketing strategies within niche markets like fitness expos. The conversation revolves around a specific incident involving REP Fitness, which faced consequences for not obtaining permission to use Arnold Expo's branding on their merchandise. This led to a broader discussion on the importance of adhering to brand guidelines and the potential financial implications of such oversights. They also touched on upcoming events like HomeGymCon and shared their personal experiences and insights on product reviews and the dynamics of community engagement within the fitness industry. Outline 00:00 Controversy and Exclusion: Rep Fitness at the Arnold Expo 07:48 Possibility of Participation: Strongman and Grip Competitions 20:22 The Future of Kabuki Strength 26:38 Favorite Cable Attachments for a Cable Tower Setup 32:52 Mount Rushmore of Cable Attachments 39:13 Angles90 Handles: Love or Hate? 48:07 The Frustration with Affiliate Links 54:15 DIY Pieces That Should Be Brought to Market Follow Michael on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicelikemike__/ Follow Kyle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFGCfbYPyFpITa0mbwbTmhA Follow Kyle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaizendiygym

Summary The conversation covers the announcement of Rep Ares V2, the frustration of Rep Ares V1 owners, Rep's approach to new product releases, the use of affiliate links by influencers, the controversy between Garage Gym Reviews and The Strength Co, and the influx of Chinese equipment manufacturers in the home gym market. We also cover topics such as buying knockoff products, supporting American companies, the ethics of buying knockoffs, controversy over GymPin's product and upgrading equipment. Takeaways Rep's announcement of Ares V2 has generated excitement and anticipation, but also frustration among recent buyers of the Ares V1. Rep's approach to new product releases has varied, with some products being teased out and others being announced without warning. The use of affiliate links by influencers can feel spammy and may not always align with the best interests of the consumer. The controversy between Garage Gym Reviews and The Strength Co highlights the influence of affiliate links in product recommendations. The home gym market is seeing an influx of Chinese equipment manufacturers, which can lead to a flooded market and potential issues with quality and originality.  Buying knockoff products can be tempting due to their lower prices, but it raises ethical questions about supporting the original creators and American companies. The home gym community is divided on the issue, with some prioritizing cost savings and others valuing supporting the originators. The availability of knockoff products on platforms like Alibaba makes it difficult for consumers to differentiate between genuine and counterfeit items. Upgrading equipment can be a personal choice driven by aesthetics, functionality, or a desire for change. Chapters 00:00 Rep Ares V2 Announcement 02:48 Disgruntled Rep Aries V1 Owners 06:33 Rep's Approach to New Product Releases 08:51 Affiliate Links and Influencers 10:46 Garage Gym Reviews and The Strength Co Controversy 15:34 Chinese Equipment Manufacturers and Flooded Market 36:30 Supporting American Companies 39:35 The Ethics of Buying Knockoffs 42:52 Controversy Over Mammoth Belt Squat Kickstand 45:13 Jim Pin's Competing Product 50:39 Upgrading Equipment 55:47 New Equipment Purchases 01:04:09 Live Episode at Home Gym Con Follow Follow Michael on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicelikemike__/ Follow Kyle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFGCfbYPyFpITa0mbwbTmhA Follow Kyle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaizendiygym

Episode Outline (00:00) Introduction and Personal Updates (02:47) Benefits of Outdoor Activities (06:10) Balancing Content Creation and Training (08:53) Thoughts on Content Creation (13:37) Hot Takes and Questions from the Community (23:45) New Product Debuts at Home Gym Con (26:08) Exciting and Innovative Equipment (30:01) Modular Storage System (33:19) Overcomplicating Lifting (39:18) Drama in the Home Gym Space (52:32) Drama with Steadfast Lifting (57:09) HomeGymCon Plans

*Use code dyelb to save on ⁠HomeGymCon Episode Outline (1:36) HomeGymCon Prep (4:40) Marketplace (13:43) Content in 2024 (21:40) Barbell Collections (40:05) Other Updates Follow Follow ⁠⁠@nicelikemike__⁠⁠ on IG Follow ⁠⁠Kyle⁠⁠ on YouTube Follow ⁠⁠Kyle⁠⁠ on Instagram

*Use code dyelb to save on HomeGymCon Episode Outline (0:00) Introduction and Return to Podcasting (3:00) Home Gym Con and Content Strategy (8:00) Challenges of Moving Home Gym (13:00) Dealing with a Flood (18:00) Challenges of Content Creation (20:00) Black Friday Equipment Purchases (25:00) Training and Goals (35:00) Training for Spartan Race (45:00) Holiday Plans and Content Creation (48:14) Capturing Memories and Content (51:01) Goals for the New Year (55:36) Looking Forward to Home Gym Con (56:05) Favorite Christmas Movies (59:55) Wrapping Up and Returning to Podcasting Follow Follow ⁠@nicelikemike__⁠ on IG Follow ⁠Kyle⁠ on YouTube Follow ⁠Kyle⁠ on Instagram

(Get Tickets Here for 2024 Here) Mike & Kyle chat about their HomeGymCon experiences. (0:00) Intro (4:07) Mike's Journey to HGC (8:44) Kyle's Journey (10:24) Prior Weekend Plans (22:52) Testing equipment for the first time (30:18) The Sadness After

Mike &  @KaizenDIYGym  chat Arnold, HomeGymCon, and make another big announcement!

Episode Outline (0:35) Attachment recommendations for the DIY rack (1:22) Ideal Physique (3:22) Cons of home gyms (5:34) Tutorial for a leg holder for the wall-mounted pulley to do lat pulldowns? (7:39) DIY sandbag that won't break? (9:04) How can I do a strong and comfortable hip thrust machine (+300kg) with a bar? (10:10) Any new DIYs that you want to make? (13:15) Biggest mistake while making something for the home gym? (16:20) Leg curls on a reverse hyper? (17:07) How long has Mike been growing his luscious locks? (18:35) Why does Mike squat? (21:05) Where did your rack kettlebell storage shelf go in your latest workout reel? Is it coming back? (22:19) 2023 training goals? (26:30) Dream piece of equipment if money & space are non-factors? Follow Follow @nicelikemike__ on IG Follow Kyle on YouTube Follow Kyle on Instagram

Episode Outline (0:20) Catching up on weather, dust, and more (5:11) Mike's gym updates (10:27) Pulley setup time (18:44) Pug Box (25:21) New gym equipment Follow Follow @nicelikemike__ on IG Follow Kyle on YouTube Follow Kyle on Instagram

*Use code DIY to save on HomeGymCon Episode Outline (0:26) Nice Like Mike's Move (7:00) The Rebuild (13:03) 2023 Check-In (20:16) HomeGymCon Follow Follow @nicelikemike__ on IG Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News

Episode Outline (1:23) What piece of home gym equipment would you recommend as a first upgrade over basics? (3:53) Can I get the Rogue Trolley without the lever arms (4:45) How do you do a DIY GHD with wood? (6:02) Trust your spouse with an equipment-related Christmas present purchase or buy yourself? (7:39) What is the GOAT Christmas cookie? (8:14) Favorite holiday food? (9:19) Any DIY projects you regret? (11:06) Favorite YouTube content to consume that isn't home gym related? (12:11) DIY equipment with the best ROI in your personal opinion? (belt squat, seal row, etc.) (14:12) Essential DIY tools? Do I need a drill press? (16:52) How sturdy are folding racks? (17:47) Wall-mounted/folding ghd (18:13) Got any good hacks for setting up glute bridges/hip thrusters? (18:41) How much of a boost do holiday sales give your affiliate commissions? (20:54) What equipment did you pick up during holiday sales? (23:05) Will you lift on Christmas Day? (24:05) Favorite Christmas movie? (26:37) Do you try to watch calories during the holidays or YOLO? (29:01) How you guys manage life and holidays and training! (30:48) Update on adapters! Compatibility with vendetta and other trolley arms, etc. (32:54) All wood creations you do, do you later do them in metal and sell them? (36:20) Matt creating products Follow Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News

Links Buffalo Bully Fab Website Matt's Review of the Bully Glyder Episode Outline (0:33) What is Buffalo Bully Fab? (1:06) More about Marc & getting into fabrication (3:14) Buying vs. Building (3:48) Where did the name come from? (4:39) Top product (7:47) What's in the works? (12:21) Second batch of pre-orders (14:09) Moving (17:32) Other Products (22:46) Dealing with copycats (23:29) Glyder update (25:36) What's next? (26:25) Giveaway!

Links:  GymPin Website Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News Episode Outline:  (0:45) More about GymPin (8:29) The Birth of the Adapters (10:11) GymPin Reaches Out (19:49) When are pre-orders expected to ship? (21:02) Do they work with Monster Lite 2.0 arms? (22:31) Do they work with 1.0 rogue arms? (24:22)When will titan adapters be ready? Rep? Bells? Fray? (25:32) Why are they so expensive? (31:10) Compatible with Vendetta Adapters? (32:30) Will they work with my rack that currently doesn’t have jammer arms? (34:16) Why does shipping to US cost $50? (36:38) I am considering Rogue or Rep for the adapter, which would you get to work with Vendetta?

Episode Outline (0:40) DIY Power Rack Build (5:31) Matt's Update (12:20) Black Friday (18:52) Mutant Metals Handle (22:03) HomeGymCon Follow: Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News

Tristan Buttle joined Kyle on the pod to discuss: (0:24) Who is Tristan Buttle? (3:35) Ranting on social media (10:57) Commercial gyms (17:05) Home gyms in the UK (22:06) Michael Myers (29:22) What does Tristan’s gym look like? Additional Links: Follow Tristan on Instagram and check out some other links Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News

Matt and Kyle chat about that home gym social media life.  Links: Viral TikTok Post Bully Glider Review Episode Outline: (2:18) Social Media Grind (8:59) Going Viral on TikTok (15:08) Dealing with Hate (30:25) What's Next for Kyle? (32:05) What's Next for Matt? (37:33) Creating Equipment Follow: Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News

Matt and Kyle discuss new equipment in their homes along with other releases in the industry. Plus, Kyle updates us all on those jammer arm adapters. Links: Kabuki Bar Sold by Rogue Rogue MG-4 Plate Loaded Pulley Tower New Products from REP Episode Timeline: (8:03) Matt's New Equipment (10:55) Plate Loaded Pulley Towers (17:30) Other New Equipment (29:47) Jammer Arm Adapters Additional Links: Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News

Kyle and Peej (@designbuildlift) chat about the role of DIY projects in a home gym, how they record and present these projects on social media, and end the episode with a game called “build, buy, burn.” (0:45) HomeGymCon Chat (3:45) How Peej got into DIY Gym Equipment (16:47) The Beginning of Design. Build. Lift. - DIY Fitness Club on YouTube (19:45) YouTube Monetization (20:45) Favorite Project (24:26) The Recording Process of DIY Projects (25:56) Build, Buy, Burn Additional Links: Follow Design. Build. Lift. - DIY Fitness Club on YouTube Follow @designbuildlift on IG Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News

Matt and Kyle chat injuries, deloading, recovery times, and gym safety: (0:41) Workout-Related Injuries (5:53) Injuries Outside of the gym (21:06) De-Load (34:22) Safety Additional Links: Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News

Kim from Barbell Rescue (0:21) Kim went hunting (10:41) What is Barbell Rescue? (15:30) Toothpaste (20:00) Barbell Rescue momentum (27:02) Working out (42:05) Key takeaways Additional Links: Barbell Rescue Website Barbell Rescue on Instagram Barbell Rescue on TikTok Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News