However, thanks to sites like Vintage Weights PGH, a blog dedicated to collecting and restoring vintage equipment, that’s exactly what’s become of “milled-era” weight plates from York Barbell. “They ...

Most people new to the gym don’t give much thought to which direction the plates face on a barbell. But serious lifters have very strong opinions about it, and in time, you too will need to ...

IF YOU'RE looking to equip your home gym with some great weight lifting equipment that will allow you to go ultra-heavy, then it’s time to explore purchasing a solid barbell and weight plates.

More plates on a loaded barbell means a heavier lift. But if you’ve ever lifted with cast iron plates, you’ll know it takes one mistake (and a few jeers from on-lookers) to realize the process is a ...

and fits standard 2-inch diameter plates. If you're looking for an all-in-one situation when you're buying your barbell, try gifting yourself this adjustable dumbbells and barbells set.

Grabbing—or, you know, lifting—a barbell, for starters ... a lil' explainer on weight plates so you can decide which fits into your regimen best. When to use it: St. Gerard says they ...