Rob from Vintage Weights PGH guides Jake and Adam on the history of the York Olympic Plates, distinguishing factors for each type, how they compare to current made-in-USA options, and more.

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Leistner, Ken. "History of Powerlifting, Weightlifting and Strength Training - Number 14 - More on Plates!" Titan Support Series, Inc., Titan Support Series, Inc., 22 June 2014, https://titansupport.com/history-of-powerlifting-weightlifting-and-strength-training-part-14/

Teufel, Hugo, et al. “York Plate List." Vintage York Barbell Owners Group, Facebook, July 2021, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1638679859706092/

"2" Legacy Cast Iron Precision Milled Olympic Plate." York Barbell, York Barbell USA, Ltd., https://yorkbarbell.com/product/legacy-cast-iron-precision-milled-olympic-plate/

"Olympic Iron Barbell Plates - Made in USA." The Strength Co., The Strength Co., https://store.thestrength.co/products/olympic-barbell-plates

"Rogue USA Olympic Plates." Rogue Fitness, Rogue Fitness, https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-usa-olympic-plate