He’s back—and this time, it’s all about the gear.

Sergio Oliva Jr. joins Phil for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the equipment that stands up to real training. From gym fails to performance gold, this episode is raw, real, and unapologetically honest.

🔥 Which pieces make the cut? 💥 What gear should never see a weight room? ⚔️ Can you train like a pro with budget gear, or is that just a myth?

They dig deep into the movements that built Sergio’s physique, the gear that actually performs, and the standards elite athletes should demand.

If you’re serious about training, this one hits different.

She’s not just strong—she’s unstoppable. Brittany Diamond is back and prepping for the Olympia, and in this episode, she breaks down what it really takes to train like a champion. From brutal Strongwoman workouts to the American Barbell gear she swears by, Brittany dives into the lifts, mindset, and recovery tools powering her performance.

No filters, no fluff—just raw talk with real gym owners and lifters who know that if your equipment sucks, your gym sucks. Mike Khan of Cult Fitness and pro bodybuilder Sergio Oliva Jr. join Phil to tear apart gimmicks and break down what actually makes a gym work. From culture vs. clout to the gear that sets lifters apart, we’re cutting through the BS. This is where real training starts—and why American Barbell builds the only equipment worth lifting on.

What does it take to build world-class strength — in the gym and in business?

In this episode of American Barbell Unleashed, Founder Phil Patti sits down with IFBB Pro and strength icon Sergio Oliva Jr. to talk about legacy, mindset, and what it really means to be built for this. From the gym floor to the factory floor, this conversation dives into the relentless pursuit of excellence, innovation in training, and why Sergio chooses American Barbell gear to power his performance.

In Part 2, we go even deeper into the grind that built one of the most trusted names in strength equipment. From massive risks to nonstop hustle, this is how American Barbell became a global fitness brand. If you’re serious about strength training, gym ownership, or the business behind fitness, you won’t want to miss this unfiltered behind-the-scenes story.

This isn’t your average origin story. In Episode 1, we rip the lid off the early days of American Barbell—how one barbell, some big risk, and zero compromise ignited a movement. If you train hard or build hard, you’ll want to hear how it all began.