Massenomics Podcast

A wide-ranging training Q&A tackles AI programming, RPE versus percentages, hypertrophy blocks, strength-speed squats, and the value of heavy singles. They debate competition goals, longevity, bodyweight classes, strongman, supplements, bands, and unusual training tools. Plus, they design a brutal fitness test and discuss how new dads can keep lifting.

Tommy and Tanner debate whether back machines reign supreme, comparing supported rows, pulldowns, hack squats, leg presses, belt squats, and more. They revisit chaotic early strongman contests, recap bodybuilding prize money and Olympia drama, tour a serious strongman facility, celebrate equipment milestones, and compare their routines with average American exercise habits.

A whirlwind Phoenix trip brings ten unforgettable home-gym tours, from painted strongman garages and custom competition equipment to packed commercial-machine collections and ingenious compact setups. Along the way: rental-car headaches, desert heat, In-N-Out versus Five Guys, a Hercules hold challenge, barbecue, flight delays, and the mystery behind an old lat pulldown.

The Army may be changing its fitness test again, sparking a debate over deadlifts, push-ups, planks, running, and real-world military readiness. Tanner and Tommy also weigh Peloton’s cost, question YouTube’s inflated view counts, compare manual labor with gym strength, and react to Apple’s latest gadgets, including a pricey foldable iPhone.

Jeff McDermott, a certified financial planner and founder of Create Wealth FP, breaks down HSAs, FSAs, and the murky rules around buying home-gym equipment with medical funds. They also debate 5/8-inch versus 1-inch racks, compare attachment costs, unveil Gym Radar’s new-release tracker, and react to Ralph Flores’ record 511-kilogram deadlift.

Digital resistance gets put through its paces as the Voltra reshapes accessory training and squeezes cable versatility into compact home gyms. The discussion covers smart mounting, constant tension, eccentric modes, programming, battery life, pricing, and durability. Also featured: a dense Toronto basement gym tour, a surprisingly great Doobie Brothers and Santana concert, and an affordable velocity tracker for more objective lifting feedback.

We visited the legendary Jackals Gym in Minnesota for a gym tour with friend of the podcast Brad Gillingham. It had been eleven years since our last visit. We had an awesome time there and left with a lot of takeaways for our own training. EliteFTS Use code MASS10 to save 10% on most orders! BearFoot Shoes Use code MASSENOMICS to save 10% on every order! Juggernaut AI Use code MASSENOMICS to save 10%! The Strength Co Get some Go-To Plates!

John Haack joins us for the FOURTH time to claim his spot as podcast guest GOAT. We talk about training, his powerlifting future, and his home gym setup. EliteFTS Use code MASS10 to save 10% on most orders! BearFoot Shoes Use code MASSENOMICS to save 10% on every order! Juggernaut AI Use code MASSENOMICS to save 10%! The Strength Co Get some Go-To Plates!

We took calls from over 20 listeners to answer unscripted questions! We answer some silly questions like "what do we thing of the Mario Lopez hot dog eating video?" and some more serious questions like "what Massenomics accomplishment are we most proud of?" EliteFTS Use code MASS10 to save 10% on most orders! BearFoot Shoes Use code MASSENOMICS to save 10% on every order! Juggernaut AI Use code MASSENOMICS to save 10%! The Strength Co Get some Go-To Plates!

They recap the whirlwind of Home Gym Con 2026, from nonstop booth traffic and surprise award wins to late‑night banquets and a wild pallet jack confrontation. Highlights include hands‑on gear demos, Gym Radar buzz, memorable vendor moments, and plans to return bigger for 2027.