Who makes the best iron plates? Convince me and I'll review them!
@hvskyline1368 Жыл бұрын
Ivanko OMs just so classic
@ExpeditionaryRanger Жыл бұрын
The first company that will offer a fixed shipping rate in Canada, that's who! That being said, on this basis Gorila Fitness is going to win for Canadians.... I see their 45 lb calibrated plates are now cheaper than the sick Gorila Ox 45 bumpers... whoa.
@jdw958 Жыл бұрын
I second the Ivanko OMs. Really would like to see reviews of more Ivanko equipment. They do stuff that other vendors aren't doing...like 52.5" bars vs the typical 51.5". I'd love some more reviews / impressions.
@keithhoneycutt2324 Жыл бұрын
“weIGHt iS WeIgHT”
@julioandresarriagarangel7183 Жыл бұрын
I would say any brand except Kabuki. I hate those plates as they're not machined on the inside.
@johntaylor5288 Жыл бұрын
I had the Rogue deep dish plates and sold them to purchase the Strength Co. plates, and do not regret that decision. While the RDD plates are beautifully finished and make a great "clanging" sound on the bar, the mirror finish on the back of the plates does easily scratch. The biggest issue I had with the RDD is the inconsistency on the size of the deep dish lip across the plates. In fact, I found the lip on their 25s to be so non-existent that I actually dropped the plates a few times right out of my hands while a little sweaty. The Strength Company plates maintain a proportional sized lip on each plate and are all easy to safely handle when carrying. They fit a little better on the bar and the back of the plates do not scratch. My nod goes to the Strength Co. plates.
@joshkretzschmar201 Жыл бұрын
I went Strength Co Plates for my garage gym and don't regret it. While I do prefer the look of the Rogue deep dish, the strength co plates match up well and since I do like to think that I powerlift they better replicate comp standards since they aren't so wide. I've had mine for well over a year and they have also held up incredibly well. Nice review.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
I probably should've mentioned something about powerlifting in this one, good point. Thanks!
@BasementBrandon Жыл бұрын
Width and aesthetic consistency are what kept me from going DD. I do however have the Olympic USAs and they share a similar issue with the machined back.
@drinkinouttacups2665 Жыл бұрын
Kevin nash... Summer of 92... Sweltering heat......
@mistarmer Жыл бұрын
I’ve got Strength Co plates. Best plates that I’ve ever owned. Just the right thickness. Fit great on the bar. Little bit of texture on the back vs being milked gives a better grip when loading.
@DJIngoB Жыл бұрын
"Lift smarter, not harder" is being made into a banner as I type. Love, One of your real friends online
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
I'm glad someone appreciates the crap that comes out of my mouth 😂
@alvinprettyman1802 Жыл бұрын
thanks for posting, I actually enjoy your jokes and innuendos
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks I think? I'm sure not everyone does
@alvinprettyman1802 Жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym Love the channel watch every episode
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Aww shucks 😊
@mdwv872 Жыл бұрын
I have a full set of the strength co plates and I love them. They’re not only gorgeous but extremely durable and the fit and feel are second to none. My only gripe is the shipping. I know you mentioned that now they do plastic bags but I purchased the majority of mine in the beginning of 2021 when they were just starting up and at that time the shipping was just trash. All of the plates showed up out of their boxes and scuffed up as a result. A year or so later I ordered a few more hoping that the shipping was better…well I thought wrong. They all showed up outside of the box with slight damage. I don’t know if these were boxed bomb proof and ups purposely tried to open them or if they were inadequately shipped, but either way I was disappointed. A few applications of durable tape in multiple locations and directions would’ve ensured them to show up in good condition. PS: I get that they’re weight plates but when you pay a premium you expect (and rightfully so) for them to show on a silver platter.
@bobbyhunt3009 Жыл бұрын
Congrats to U and Wyn on the new addition to the family Great review man Both plates seem very nice
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@enrikoalfaro6724 Жыл бұрын
I have the Rogue Deep Dish plates and I love them. BUT I just purchased some 45lb Strength Co Plates because this video highlighted the back of the plates. I hate how the deep dish plates mess up very quickly. So, thanks for the video! And yes, I used the affiliate link!!
@NUMBER_74 Жыл бұрын
My home gym consists of Rogue 45s, 25s,10s, Strength Co 5s, 2.5s, and 1.25s. I like them both the same. There is just no replacing the sound of the deep dish 45s on the bar when you are working out. I'm not strong enough to worry about them taking up space on the barbells:-) thanks for the video!
@extrasmack Жыл бұрын
Gluck back in to, barely subdued form. Excellent use of implied innuendo. Your crude humor has really matured and I'm here for it. 😂 I truly vacillate between both those plates. They're both gorgeous. Fortunately for me since I can't afford either my choice is already made for me. Cap it is. 😆 Shame not going full nerd with the minutiae! A select minority of us are all for breaking out the calipers and waxing eloquent about the properties of different irons and steels. By all means, please do geek out! Still looking forward to Bells part deux!
@kozmo7 Жыл бұрын
One thing to mention is the sound of the plates. I really love the Rogue DD because they sound like I’m working on a railroad when lifting with that ting noise. Brother went with the StrengthCo too so I didn’t want to copy him otherwise Probably would’ve supported the smaller American company
@jc0609 Жыл бұрын
I really resonate with the comment of passing down the weights. I can see myself doing that with my kids if they are still into training
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
100%
@GetApprovedNow Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. I own The Strength Co Plate set, minus the 35lb, are awesome. I was able to pick them up from their warehouse. Awesome deal!!!
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Nice! I'm not close enough to ever get those warehouse deals from anywhere.
@jerseyjim90928 ай бұрын
Good idea, considering all the bad reviews of the poor way they package the weights when shipped. Enough to make me look elsewhere.
@jerseyjim90925 ай бұрын
Love the look of both but I think I may have been spoiled from using grip style plates for so long. So much easier to handle.
@cargopilotguy305 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this. Very helpful and entertaining.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@michaelsutton1461 Жыл бұрын
I've been eyeing the Rogue Oly plates. They just look amazing. I'm too cheap to pull the trigger, though! I know you weren't looking for opinions, but, the comment should help the channel anyway!
@jrsmith5 Жыл бұрын
Looks like you can't go wrong with either one. Nice review!!
@vintageweightspgh Жыл бұрын
Nice points about the plates in this review. I liked the comparison of finishes over time. Rogue DD is great for Plate Snacks though.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
ahhaha only a few people are crazy enough to cover that backside 😏 I really only made this video to get to put the Yorks deep dish on camera 😂
@babygiantbarbell1014 Жыл бұрын
I have 6 sets of 45’s and a set of 25’s in Rogue deep dishes. I love them. They definitely scuff though. Deadlifts have not been nice to them!
@matthewarnold2802 Жыл бұрын
I told those York DD they would be famous after they left my collection lol. Great review!
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Hahaha they're not going anywhere now. Hoping to expand the collection though.
@reggie7716 Жыл бұрын
Dont give up on the 35s, Gluck! And nobody better comment with the "just use a 25 and a 10"!! I love my 35s!! Lol
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
What about using 7 5s?
@Massenomics Жыл бұрын
I came for the shoutout…. And stayed for all that beautiful made in America iron
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
😆 glad we didn't disappoint
@rockettt7 Жыл бұрын
Great review... i have 2 RDD 45s - but pull from the Boneyard a few months back when they appeared. Always had these guys in mind but like you said, shipping from the left coast was a bit painful... maybe I'll take another look. Nice work as always!
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've got some deep dish boneyard 25s just because... I needed more plates?
@richardmather1906 Жыл бұрын
If you like the old three spoke look, the Troy machined wide lip plates (which are not as "deep dish" as the Rogue's) have it.
@tadleyironwood7595 Жыл бұрын
Man those new bells of steel deep dish plates are looking awesome.. look vintage and love the design. Can't wait to see a review on those
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
I've got those one the way as well. I can't pass up a good deep dish 😢
@meisdetermined Жыл бұрын
I have a lot of respect for Grant after watching all of his struggles trying to come up with the right plate. He was interviewed by Coop for about 45 minutes to an hour I believe and discussed all of the hardships. Everything from the look of the plate, to the finish, to shipping. If someone could only have one set I would probably go with the strength co plates. The sound of the deep dish 45s remind me of the old YMCA, junior high, and high school weight room. Best thing to do is buy both!
@michaelfenton4878 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I just ordered a set of The Strength Co plates. I like the look better than any of the Rogue plates and shipping was way cheaper than Rogue, but The Strength Co is much closer to me than Rogue.
@timfritton469 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always! Totally missed a chance to jab at Brandon over the 35s though...
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Oh he felt the pain don't you worry
@stormsa-coming43152 ай бұрын
"It'll be very hard to get them off with one hand" 🤣
@johnmendiola2054 Жыл бұрын
The best review of the Strength Co. plates I've seen. Even better than Brandons and Coops. Mr. Grant would be proud. "Cool"😎
@redbeard13b42 Жыл бұрын
Entertaining review, wishing I went with strength co rather than cheaper cap plates.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
It's never too late 😂
@reggie7716 Жыл бұрын
You could sell the cap plates on craigslist for close to what you paud and upgrade to strength co.
@TheSasquatchNation Жыл бұрын
Both are great looking plates. I see no problem with investing in both and mix and matching.
@GavinBrown Жыл бұрын
The 35's are just a physical representation of the number of innuendos you like to make in your videos. You can place them in the corner all you want, but you know you can't stay away from them for long.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
😢 When you tell me the truth it hurts me
@thiagovalle Жыл бұрын
😅
@carps_gym7 ай бұрын
Still holds up! 💪🏼
@jeffzavatsky1455 Жыл бұрын
I bought a set about 6 months ago and absolutely love them
@firstfloor5347 Жыл бұрын
Another exceptional video
@daddydeeppocketz Жыл бұрын
I really like this channel. Great reviews and tasteful humor.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks. I'm not sure everyone agrees but I appreciate it!
@ninjamaster772411 ай бұрын
I just bought a pair of Force USA iron plates just like these in Australia. I got 4x 20kg,4x 10kg,2 5kg & 2 2.5kg plates for $270 AUD and i got a Force USA 6ft olympic Shorty barbell for $139 AUD too.
@GoreckiFit Жыл бұрын
Great review of the plates.
@gurfdog Жыл бұрын
Oh hell!! Here we go! I’ve been waiting for this one. One of your best (and funniest) reviews! (The corner of shame 😂😂. Can I have your 35s??😊)
@crudegrilling1070 Жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thank you 🎉
@MrPanthers23 Жыл бұрын
I love my rep urethane plates. Love the built in handles
@StarCrusher. Жыл бұрын
I really want a 12 minute review where you just do every innuendo you can think of, even if everyone hates it 😄 You know, really go all in, no stop and let it all out till the end.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
that would be the day they took the channel away 😂 Fun fact, Wynie's jokes are typically the ones we leave out because they go too far.
@HughLeFitness Жыл бұрын
Bells of Steel also just released their deep dish. Would love a review of theirs!
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Saw that and talked to Kaevon about them when we were up there. The only issue is the price vs Rogue's
@drewyoung2102Ай бұрын
I like the old school urethane iron grips for bodybuilding, rogues urethan 6 shooters are closest thing on sale at reasonable price. . Home gyms need 6-45s 4-24- and a few small plates. I can do 315 for bench reps. not getting to 4 plates. Just reality
@marksimmons5839 Жыл бұрын
I like my plates like I like my Pizza...DEEP DISH..😛
@ChaosStorm24 Жыл бұрын
Had a similar decision when it came to miUSA plates. I ended up getting a pair of boneyard DD 45s so I went with the Rogue line. The DD 25s style don't match, so I feel like best bet is DD 45 and then USA Oly for everything else.
@BrimhallBarbellClub Жыл бұрын
Great review!
@operationtruth288 Жыл бұрын
Love 35 lb Plates
@LukesGarageGym Жыл бұрын
Strength co😍 beautiful!
@dbh2024 Жыл бұрын
the GO-TO plates
@javiersgym Жыл бұрын
I live right down the street from strength co, and would save a ton on shipping, but I just love the deep dish from rogue 🤦🏽♂️. Great stuff. Honestly, can’t go wrong with neither.
@javipiglifts5 ай бұрын
We are gonna need a video comparison with the new Rep USA made equalizers!
@scooobyj8714 Жыл бұрын
I wish the strength co plates were out/in stock when I got my deep dish plates. They look great.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
I hear you. I spent many nights trying to piece my plates together. Part of the fun and frustration of building a gym.
@dbsasuke Жыл бұрын
Went strength co. since I already have bumpers and want something thinner. They look even better in person. Zero regrets. They are fantastic
@Lomez07734Ай бұрын
Spotty qc and cs from strength co on the set I got. Own rogue and strength co.
@jimmy2face961 Жыл бұрын
Hey glucks good stuff and new addition to rack I seee
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Been working on that rack build off for awhile. It's about as done as a home gym can ever be so we should see it in a video coming soon 😃
@jimmy2face961 Жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym nice looking g forward to seeing it best to you and winnie
@richt5986 Жыл бұрын
I really love the York deep dish
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Me too, just don't love what they cost and how hard they are to find now 😢
@filideeznuts Жыл бұрын
Im done with you for somehow bringing up the movie teeth🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
😢 I'm sorry. It probably won't harken again for at least a few months 💔
@user-os3ko9fw3c6 ай бұрын
The “dreaded 35s”? What’s wrong with 35s?
@MeepMeep88 Жыл бұрын
I got these old random chinese olympic lb set and they have a 25lb deepdish included. Measures 44.68mm vs rogues 34.5mm But Rogues 45s are thicker at 50mm vs mine that are 45.38mm So I mean... technically they could have made 25lb's into deep dishes lol
@tadleyironwood7595 Жыл бұрын
Nice vid bud. Would love to see the york step there game up ecoat there plates and tighten up thar hole .. would be a sick plate'
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
The stuff York makes now doesn't live up to the name or these plates which is a little heartbreaking because of how much I love the old stuff.
@roughnecknj Жыл бұрын
I'm getting heavy Paul Harrell vibes from this review.
@pob1845 Жыл бұрын
Used to have a set of Rogue deep dish 45's and 25's but they didnt have change plates at that time...anyways I dont like the look of the 25's and change plates. So I went for a full set of Rogue calibrated...which I like much better just for the colors...but hate to pick them up off the floor! Altought they are not made in USA...but im in Canada anyways 🤣. Great review and I real good shape you got there Gluck...keep it up!
@rodolfomedini9931 Жыл бұрын
Personally I'd go vintage york or ivanko revolvers or the other easy grip (can't remember) if I went metal likely York milled are common enough to find at the cost of rogue or strengthco new
@davidb1975a Жыл бұрын
Stopped working to watch! I'm actually very interested in Strength Co plates. I'll buy them eventually. (Hope you got your shipping notification for that REP Product. If you did, then you'll pry have yours fully set up before mine. I'm still waiting for REP to get back to me for the missing trolley liner.)
@Eccles_basement_gym Жыл бұрын
I was looking forward to the caliper and chamfer talk.... I love a good chamfer lol. As for ductile and grey iron they both friggin suck to machine and leave your hands black as hell and they dont come off..... thats with cutting gears out of them anyways lol
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Hahaha of course you were. Sorry to disappoint but we needed the watch time 😂
@carps_gym Жыл бұрын
He brought back the teeth references
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Hahaha I had to!
@tomjones8235 Жыл бұрын
I know that Titan weight plates aren't in the same league as the Rogues and Strength Cos, and I know that you don't give a lot of high praise to Titan, but do you think that Titan's stated weight tolerances are accurate? I am interested in some of their plates, but I am skeptical of their stated tolerances. Thanks.
@Tlevy2 Жыл бұрын
Nice review! Curious to get your take on urethane coated plates vs iron. It’s a different topic but just a thought. Many people don’t like the noise of iron.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
I've got sone urethanes and another set probably on the way. Funny you mentioned it because I was thinking of doing a video on 3 companies
@michaelsutton1461 Жыл бұрын
"..don't like the sound of iron" How dare you, sir! LOL
@ghettomt2 ай бұрын
They are really beautiful, but if weight is weight, why would someone want these instead of Barbell standard?
@prof113 Жыл бұрын
I weigh all my plates when they arrive and return ones that are not exact within the pair. I've been lucky with a couple of companies.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
I weigh most of them as well but then again I guess that's my job at this point 😂
@prof113 Жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym and we are grateful. Your assessments have saved me a lot of homework and spared me hard learned lessons. Thank you!
@thestrengthco Жыл бұрын
Those poor 35s being treated like red headed step children...
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
I learned it from watching you! 😂
@DONQUIIIXOTE Жыл бұрын
That “as an American” joke was gold. Great review.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you made it that long 😂
@anubis24354 Жыл бұрын
I would enjoy hearing the engineering lecture. Granted, I teach chemistry, but that doesn’t matter.
@Matthca1235 Жыл бұрын
I went to school with @bootslifts 0_0 I knew he lifted but did not expect to randomly see him on youtube haha
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
We follow each other on IG. I needed someone who could actually lift on the channel 😂
@joecowan3719 Жыл бұрын
Mmm plates
@BurtonHohman5 ай бұрын
I’m new to the home gym game. What’s wrong with 35s?
@chrisarksey Жыл бұрын
More plates more dates workout true for you?
@dashriprock5720 Жыл бұрын
You're not related to Paul Harrel by chance? Your whole rhythm and cadence while speaking reminds me of him.
@kznsky14 Жыл бұрын
"Strength Co likes it raw on the backside", was the joke you were looking for.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
I was trying to behave! 😂
@carps_gym Жыл бұрын
🥈
@theunknownsamurai742610 ай бұрын
Your American! For some reason i thought you were Canadian!
@NoFate247 Жыл бұрын
HUge fan of strength co and honestly thought the deep dish were "EHhh" and not aesthetic. But obviously, everyone's opinion of ascetics/feel is different.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
I don't normally say you're wrong but since we're friends. You're wrong. The deep dish are beautiful!
@baylee0831 Жыл бұрын
god dammit, i got two unskippable 30 second ads and it wouldnt let me comment until i watched them
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
But I don't allow unskippable ads wtf. That's up to the content creator is KZfaq now forcing them in? I make all ads skippable!
@GaryGraf Жыл бұрын
Got to pay the bills
@baylee0831 Жыл бұрын
also wait i thought u were continuing the bells series
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
There is another video where they reveal all their upcoming stuff but it'll take some time to put together
@alharris8861 Жыл бұрын
Am I weird for just wanting bumper plates?
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Bumpers are very popular but old school cast iron is king to a lot of people
@alharris8861 Жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym probably because “a lot of people” are way stronger than me lol. If I ever enter manhood, maybe I’ll start to understand the love of iron plates.
@hby7768 Жыл бұрын
Can someone link me the video where Gluck (Adrian?) uses the lever curl bar.
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
The only time I think I use it on camera is probably in my First 5 Specialty Bars video but it's a tiny B roll, nothing really about it. I've posted it on IG in pics but I'm fairly certain I haven't really shown it off much on KZfaq. I do plan to and have 2 videos that would eventually address the bar but I haven't gotten that far yet.
@hby7768 Жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym got it, I’ll keep an eye out for those future vids
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Hey. Just talked to the owner of XII XI and they're closing the business. Whatever bars he puts up for sale are the last batch. Just figured I'd let you know.
@artsim5977 Жыл бұрын
Dumbest thing about strength co. These are made in Wisconsin. I live in Wisconsin. They wouldn't let me buy and pick them up in Wisconsin. They wanted the plates to be shipped to California then shipped back to me in Wisconsin. As such, I chose not to buy them
@natebarth6938 Жыл бұрын
THIS. So dumb.
@zanearnold13379 ай бұрын
There's no way this is true. They have always shipped out of Wisconsin. It would go straight in the mail in Wisconsin, and straight to your house. They don't have logistics set up through their manufacturer to allow random people to come in and pickup their order. That's not how accounting works.
@ttitschinger Жыл бұрын
I'm just here to make the 35s feel appreciated
@Steppin1107 Жыл бұрын
I would actually be interested in you going full engineer mode and going in depth on the differences in the irons
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
Nooooo 😂
@byzantinebill Жыл бұрын
What's wrong with 35's?
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
It's more of a joke then actual caring. I don't ever use them though
@byzantinebill Жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym Great video and thanks for the answer!
@davidliftsheavycircles Жыл бұрын
Wrong. Hulk fit all the way, never settle 😤😂
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
The world's cheapest bumper. Wait... Are you the vid on reddit asking for a full breakdown on those?! 😂
@davidliftsheavycircles Жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym haha no. I'm the "how to store the rings" guy. 😎Asking the real questions
@joecowan3719 Жыл бұрын
When will Mr. Wonka lets us see what is in the chocolate factory??
@ExpeditionaryRanger Жыл бұрын
Dude, wha?
@joecowan3719 Жыл бұрын
@@ExpeditionaryRanger The second half of his Bells of Steel factory tour lol
@GlucksGym Жыл бұрын
We're working on putting it together. A lot of the footage is coming from all over the world where the prototypes are made so it'll take a few weeks