Garage Gym Athlete

Rucking vs Running vs Cycling: Which One Actually Pairs With Lifting | 361

We break down the three big aerobic modalities for a concurrent training athlete and what each one actually costs you. Running has the lowest barrier to entry and the hig

300 Bench. 400 Squat. 500 Deadlift. Sub 20 min 5K...all in less than 1 hour | 360

In this episode:  0:10 A Massive Update Begins 0:35 Dave's Big Goal 5:14 Bench Press Under Pressure 7:16 Squat Feels Smooth 9:26 Deadlift and Bathroom Break 13:03

Standards: How to Avoid Being Average | 359

Most people treat consistency as the finish line, but it is only the baseline. We break down the fitness standards linked to longevity, why training to the test misses th

Westside Barbell Conjugate: Steal the Principles, Skip the Program | 358

We take on the third leg of the strength series with Louie Simmons, Westside Barbell, and the conjugate method. Jerred lays out the actual structure, two max effort days

Your AI Coach Is Lying to You: What Two New Studies Found | 357

We dig into two new 2026 studies that audited five popular AI chatbots on health questions, and athletic performance came back as the weakest category of the whole audit.

Athlete Q&A: Minimal Kit Strength, Hotel Gym Training, and Coming Back After a Break | 356

We answer your questions in this athlete Q&A. We cover transitioning from a full gym to the Minimal Kit version of Hard to Kill, what the research says about building str

Wendler 5/3/1 The Program and Philosophy | 355

0:00 Strength Series Begins 1:15 Wendler 531 Basics 4:44 The Plus Set Explained 8:45 Training Max Philosophy 13:22 Accessories, Conditioning, and Balance 21:01 Build

HomeGymCon: $50K Garage Gym vs. $5K Garage Gym...Are You Any More Fit? | 354

We record live from Home Gym Con and discuss how the home gym market has evolved, with many brands now offering larger, more commercial-style equipment. We talk about the

Our Community Proves the Method | 353

In this episode I give an update on Garage Gym Athlete after a period of burnout and uncertainty, explaining that I've spent the past seven months clarifying the company

The Melatonin Recovery Mystery: Better Recovery, Same Sleep | 352

In this episode we discuss a small placebo-controlled crossover study on melatonin and caffeine in trained young men, looking at sprint performance, sleep, and recovery m

Maybe Vo2Max isn't as Important as We Thought... | 351

In this episdoe:  0:04 - VO2 Max Obsession Explained 2:58 - Study Design and Data Scale 4:41  - VO2 Max Is Only a Metric 7:34 - Performance, Not Just Endurance 8:49 - B

Starting Strength Reviewed: Does Mark Rippetoe's Program Still Deliver? | Strength Series Pt. 1 | 350

The episode introduces Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength, covering its alternating workouts, simple progression, and focus on squat, press/bench, and deadlift. It also ex

Behind the Scenes: The Future of Garage Gym Athlete | 349

Most gym owners and fitness enthusiasts overlook one crucial ingredient that keeps their community thriving long-term — and it's not what you think. Jerred and Dave pull

7 Cutting-Edge Fitness Innovations: What's Hype and What's Real? | 348

Most fitness trends are overhyped — but some innovative tools and technologies are actually worth your attention. If you're a health-conscious athlete tired of gimmicks,

How Drop Sets Help You Lift Smarter and Unlock More Muscle Growth | 347

Most gym goers overlook one of the most efficient tools for hypertrophy and strength: drop sets. But does sacrificing a bit of recovery time truly match traditional train

The Long-Term Garage Gym Strategy That Saves You Money and Space | 346

Most garage gym setups overlook a critical factor that could save you thousands and drastically improve your space—insulation and climate control. Dave and Jerred dive in

The GLP-1 Rebound: Why the Weight Comes Back (And How to Beat It) | 345

Most weight loss medications, like GLP-1s, deliver incredible results—initially. But what happens after you stop taking them? And are the long-term risks worth the short-

10 Years of Wearables: What's Actually Worth Tracking (And What to Ignore) | 344

Most wearables are a Pandora's box of useful data and confusing inaccuracies — but for serious athletes and gym enthusiasts, the real value lies in what actually influenc

Why Most Training Programs Fail to Cover All Movement Planes—for Longevity & Power | 343

This episode isn't just about avoiding injury—it's about unlocking your full athletic potential and performing at your best while staying healthy long-term. Whether you'r

How Your Body Protects Muscles From Excessive Training—And What It Means for Growth | 342

Most resistance training studies focus on untrained people, but what happens when you push the volume in trained athletes? In this eye-opening episode, Jerred Moon and Da