What we do
At Gungnir of Norway, we are determined to deliver products that exude both simplicity and quality, so that we can give lifters the best workout experience possible. We dedicate our time and efforts to making our own bars and dumbbells using only the best materials and production methods while also adding our own touch to the design. Because we believe a product as simple as a bar can be a piece of art, and not only a tool for working out.
The Founding
In late 2017, two friends from high school and former personal trainers, Andreas and Audun, found themselves small-talking about weightlifting, gym equipment, and all things gym-related. Sharing experiences, comparing notes on what works and what doesn't. Eventually, the conversation landed on safety collars. They break. They disappear. You spend half your session looking for them, picking them up, wrestling with them. Sometimes they're just annoyingly hard to get on. Why do we settle for this? There are better types out there, surely. But they all end up gone or broken sooner or later.
They left it at that. But it wouldn't be long before Audun called Andreas with one question: "Should we try and do something about this?" That annoyance had lived in the back of Andreas' mind for years, ever since he first thought there should be a better solution, back when he was a PT spending every day with bars and gym equipment. So naturally, the answer was a resounding yes.
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The Spear of Odin
The name they chose was Gungnir. From Norse mythology, it is the name of the spear belonging to the god Odin. As you would expect from the weapon of a god, Gungnir is no ordinary spear, much like the bars they set out to build.
Gungnir stems from Norse mythology, and is the name of the spear that belongs to the god Odin. As you can expect for the weapon of a god, Gungnir is no ordinary spear, much like our bars. We take pride in referencing a bit of history, while creating products that stand out among their peers.
