SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST
SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST
Brian Shaw
88. ENGINEERING STRENGTH FT. TYLER HOBSON
1 hour 13 minutes Posted Jan 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Grit, Sacrifice, And Startup Hustle
Welcome And Tyler’s Background
From Alaska Lifter To Inventor
The Pendulum Idea And First Patent
Breakout With The Power Squat Pro
Iteration, Safety, And Strength Curves
Solving Injuries With Smart Machines
Rogers Years And Armor Series
Custom Pieces And User Fit
Art, Overbuild, And Limited Runs
Family Business And Community
Near-Burnout And Choosing Marriage First
Positive Energy And Mindset
Gratitude As Daily Practice
Reinventing At 60 With Ironcore
Caring Beats Scale And Offshore
Reviving Classics And Reimagining Designs
Roadmap: Batches, Hit List, And Gym Vision
Culture, Respect, And Destination Gyms
Exclusive Models And Member Standards
Accountability And Training Partners
Apprenticeship Over Credentials
Trades, Integrity, And Opportunity
Small Acts, Big Character
Leading From The Front In The Shop
Building Millionaire Mindsets In Heat
Work Ethic That Endures
Thank Yous, Where To Find Ironcore
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In this episode, Brian sits down with Iron core’s Tyler Hobson to break down how a lifelong obsession with Olympic lifting, physics, and precision turned into some of the most intuitive strength equipment in the game. Tyler explains the pendulum principle, how tempo can make or break a strength curve, and why some machines feel right from the very first rep. From a hip press born out of training around herniated discs to prototypes that get scrapped the moment they fight your leverage, this i...