Eat Train Prosper Adam Neth | ETP#93
Nov 15, 2022
Adam Neth, a fitness coach and owner of Lift Lab who moved from competitive natural bodybuilding to evidence-informed programming. He recounts building a garage training studio during COVID. The conversation covers natural hypertrophy, evolving training philosophies, precise exercise selection, volume and set structure, hybrid in-person/online coaching, and practical equipment and rehab choices.
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Early Lifting Roots And Influences
- Adam started lifting at 11–12 influenced by his dad, older brother, and a strong high school strength coach which set his early foundation.
- He progressed from sports-focused training to bodybuilding and powerlifting influences like Lane Norton and CrossFit during adolescence.
How He Built The Lift Lab On A Budget
- During COVID Adam built his Lift Lab by buying heavy equipment on Facebook Marketplace and storing it in his apartment before moving it to his garage gym.
- He scored deals like 1,100 pounds of dumbbells for $500 and planned equipment by measuring the new house beforehand.
Limit In-Person Hours To Avoid Burnout
- Move toward a hybrid business model but limit in-person sessions to avoid burnout from variable scheduling.
- Adam plans to shift to mostly online coaching and reserve morning in-person slots to protect his time and energy.