Overall some of the rarest in my collection. All the way from the oldest gym in Germany these Berg Second Gen Wide Hubs will pop in any collection. The rare 12.5 kilo plates make this set even more desirable to collect.

One of my favorite plates to look at. On the lower end of the vintage scale but it’s hard to beat a full (but not busy) plate with clean white lettering against a dark background.

She ain’t no Slater but she works. I’m a smaller dude so the 12’ is a little hard to toss around but again that’s a skill issue on my part. Strongman not being my main focus helps me not get my panties in a wad over the specifics of logs just yet. I know there’s better out there but am I going to pay that price? Probably not until I can press over 2x bodyweight.

My first REAL deep dish 45s. Such a timeless look that I wouldn’t mind collecting multiples of. Would love to get my hands on a pair of marked 45s in the future.

To be completely honest. Mine is not a Wenning original but it’s a recreation that an old teammate of mine (RIP Bama) had custom made down in Tennessee and shipped up north to our powerlifting gym. Squats, marches or even bent over rows a very versatile piece with a great story.

A legendary set. My first crosshubs. The rare greens all the way down to the 2.5s. Just something that lights my face up with joy everytime I walk into the gym. Looks great on the wall or on a bar.

Ive been powerlifting for 13 years. Been on almost every combo rack to ever exist and there are very few that I’d choose over the Texas Strength Systems. Strong, well built, lightweight/easy to move, sensible, etc. Great for the garage or the platform.

I’m not even a huge Marvel fan but there’s still plenty to appreciate about these Thor plates. Clean capital letters, wider hub and four spoke design.