The Strength Co.
Olympic Iron Barbell Plates
Big Hockey Dave
Member Since 6/13/2026
1109 points
Technology leader who made the shift to prioritize my health, wellness, and longevity in 2024. After losing 65lb, I now consider myself an athlete, and train for muscle growth and overall health 5 days a week. When not in the gym, I’m playing hockey, or with my 8 and 6 year old kids.
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(5)
These live up to the hype. American made, but with the value of foreign plates. Accurate and comfortable to handle, if I wasn’t using vintage plates as my daily drivers, these would be all over my gym. They really set a standard everyone else should Chase.
(5)
Same quality as the REP LB change plates, just in KG.
(5)
Great bumper plates and a good price. Basic, no frills, and accurate. Exactly what I needed to supplement my vintage York 15kg - 25kg plates.
(5)
Great quality. I picked up a pair of 1lb to leave on my 15kg Smith bar, so I know it’s sitting at 35lb before I add plates.
(3.67)
As others have said, way better for adding character to a vintage display, or as a cool chalk bowl base, than actual squat stands. Don’t pay the inflated eBay prices, just watch FB marketplace and you’ll occasionally find them for a good price.
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