There is a term to describe those that want a little more out of their home gym. More than just functional. Seeking gains, but turning the actual concept of owning a home gym into a hobby and passion itself. Home Gym Enthusiasts. You have them in every sector… people who ONLY buy their favorite brand. Dudes with cars that can drive faster than any speed limit out there. People with specific tastes in cast iron pans, socks, you name it. For the home gym connoisseur it typically includes being focused on aesthetics and a custom yet functional build. Often created domestically, a lot of times by small shop manufacturing. No one does this better than Oak Club.
Who is Oak Club?
Their roots stem from industrial design, manufacturing, and fitness. They aim to bridge those backgrounds to build some wicked gym equipment. Their equipment is made in Canada! A huge check mark for enthusiasts to support the local people making good stuff, locally!
What do they make?
Oak Club stepped on the scene making their James J-Cup. A sandwich j-cup aimed at producing something with the right amount of protection, aesthetics, and unique implementation. It had mixed results out the gate. To be fair, trying to reinvent the wheel can often do that.
Their James 2.0 J-Cups took their pros, dropped the cons, and came out with something that is making people REALLY happy. UHMW protection all around ensures your bar and the J-cups themselves stay in one piece. The custom badging POPS with that Oak branding. And they have flush mounted hardware all around so nothing gets caught or snagged.
What stands out the most to me? Compare these price wise to offerings from other big name manufacturers and they line up pretty well. Meaning, you are getting a premium product at a non-premium price.
They’ve since partnered with guys like Brandon Campbell to produce the Campbell Handles, brought out magnet rack pins, and have a full line of rack attachments including storage bins, steps, and more.
They also have a growing assortment of storage options for your bars, weights, and dumbbells.
Custom Stuff
You’ve probably seen the INSANE customization options Oak Club has done over the years. From dropping custom colors onto existing products, to full out custom builds. I featured a recent custom rack option for a Seal Row pad they did. It was sketched up on a piece of paper by a customer and they brought it to life.
In their own words “It’s hand-built, contemporary, innovative, boss level products with a premium feel.”
GGC Sponsorship
Oak Club Mfg is new to the Garage Gym Competition in 2023, handing out a set of their Campbell handles in the Spring alongside a merch pack. We are finalizing plans for their Fall Prizes RIGHT NOW!
Winners are going to join an exclusive club of home gym enthusiasts… Welcome to The Oak Club!
You can find more on Oak Club at this link.