I won't forget this video...

I'm trying to get Grant give me a discount code on these, but if you do end up buying some, please consider using my affiliate link in the description. I need money to afford more hair products.

Careful if you go full stormtrooper ... you'll miss every attempt from what I've seen in the movies.

This video had me rolling especially the Coop reference😂

Next video: “Why I sold my Strength Co. plates” 😂

Love how honest you are about what you get for free and what you don't. That is why I trust you guys (Coop, Adam, etc). Being honest about that stuff is huge. Great stuff.

I'd like to see either Coop or you put out a master list of US 🇺🇸 made equipment ( plates, dumbbells, benches etc.)

Energy and enthusiasm so great in this video, great review Brandon

Building my home gym now! just ordered a set of these to go with my rogue milspec bumpers! Been a long time follower thanks for the great content.

Love this video Don Brandon! You’re energy was just the right amount of turned on, just like me watching those sweet plates get reviewed.(;

Not sure what I loved more the Coop fun or all the inuendos...thanks #TeamBasement for another awesome review!

I bought weight it out plates and have been super impressed. Really thin, ultra strong, great handles, etc. I really like them for plate loaded machines so I can really load it up and takes up almost no space.

I keep coming back to this video. Might be time to say farewell to my Kabukis.

I bought a pair of these a month ago, and they are great. You can tell the difference in quality. Great video man.

I love your videos also teaches me a lot of safety honesty working out is amazing but making sure your Safe is good ❤️

Love that cheeky Coop dig. Funny AF. He get's that 'do you even lift bro ?' stuff a lot.😂😂😂😂😂😂

These have to be the cleanest milled weights out there. So slick I love seeing them on your story and post 🔥

I'm always admiring those plates whenever I see u deadlifting on IG. BTW congratulations on that 585×4 !

Great info as always!!👍

Great vid.. Love the cheap shot 2 coop and the corn bread cookin in the deep dish thing haha

I’ve added 4 pairs of 45’s to my collection over the last year of the Strength Co Plates. Love the aesthetic, thinness and quality. Hoping to add more.

Good to see StrengthCo plates getting some love. I have 700+ lbs from their first releases, and I love them. Also, good to hear your effort to move to USA made as much as reasonable. Nice review. I can't help but laugh watching you talk about replacing Rogue Chinese plates with StrengthCo USA plates while wearing a Rep shirt. Nice touch.

Now this is the video I come for, coming hard with tight holes, 2 hands, 4-5 inches! Had to rewatch for the hilarity. Anywho, can't wait for that Griffin Bench review, looks beastly.

Thanks to you and GGR, I decided to splurge on myself. I bought the 285lb set and a pair of 100s. All but the 100s have arrived. First impressions... these are AWESOME! I'll pry buy more as I get stronger. Oh.. and the Glucks were influential too.

I love your channel and your honest reviews. Now that I'm older, I find that I use the Rhino Bar and other specialty bars (Duffalo Bar, Spider Bar, Marrs Bar, SSB Bar, Trap Bar, etc) more than a standard barbell. I'm also doing more volume training (getting old sucks) and no longer do 1RM lifts so I'm not concerned with the number of plates I can fit on a barbell. So while I love these plates, I was very concerned about their close tolerances, especially because of my growing preference for the Rhino Bar and having experienced the challenges of loading/unloading such plates on it. Because of those concerns, I went with the Rogue Deep Dish plates and they are wonderful. However, I would have purchased these if it wasn't for the close tolerances. They are beautiful, old school, high quality black iron plates. They're made in the USA and are veteran owned. Both Rogue and Strength Co use Affirm so you can spread out your payments (though the interest is high, you can mitigate that by paying off the balance early). And honestly, the difference in price between these and the cheaper Rogue Deep Dish plates are around $300 if you spec out similar 1000lb sets. I would consider replacing all of my old Leoko and Challenge powerlifting plates with these provided the economy doesn't completely implode in the next six months and we're not bartering cans of beans for gasoline.

Great review! Especially the part on how the e-coat inconsistency is due to the process more than the company because rogue has the same issues.

I’ve been using my Strength Co for about a year, and I agree with most of your points. For me, the snug fit on the barbell poses a few problems with some vintage barbells that have a larger diameter sleeve. Great review. 💪

Bro you were on one in this video! Also can confirm the rogue deep dishes being wide. I feel like a circus strongman deadlifting heavy!

Just got mine in per your vid. Love them. Thanks.

Similar to you, sold my rogue China silver painted plates - only because I couldn’t get a restock to complete my set. But I was able to get the dee dish USA rogue plates and have the strengthco iron to complete the change sets (no 35s tho!!! :) )

I saw that you were playing YE in the background and immediately subscribed

Great review brotha! Had me cracking up with some of those jokes 😂

That's a nice clip you have there Brandon. You're right they're wide plates but remember the width of the plate is proportional to the strength of the man (or woman). Great video but who doesn't want another 4-5"?

Another great video mate. 👍

hey Bran, have you ever reviewing an adjustable bench with leg curl/extension attachment? i think that kind of bench is the most versatile bench for home gym. what do u think? and will u review it in near future?

you have me sold. was going to go rogue deep dish. selling all my bumpers for 465 pounds of TSC plates. doing that in the morning. thanks as always.

Hahaha, I literally laughed out loud at the Doug DeMuro shout out. Love Doug's channel and glad to see you do too.

The amount of dry humour in this video 😂😂

How much do you rehearse these videos before? It almost seems like you do these in a stream of consciousness/ one take, or you have pretty seamless editing. For how long your videos are, to not “uhh umm” a lot, but also not have a lot of breaks is very impressive. Great video man, sweet plates

I’d like to see a video on how to sell used equipment. You’ve successfully done this many times, Brandon. Info would be super useful. I’m sure many ppl have either moved, or got hurt, or upgraded, or have regretful purchases.

Had some 45's in my cart for a few weeks now, but was holding off until east coast shipping was active. They are nice looking plates and the tight sleeve tolerance is really appealing, not to mention the thinness of the plates. I hate that Coop doesn't lift! Must be the small hands...LOL!

Hi Brandon, has the e-coating held up so far on these Strength Co plates with regular use? Any chipping or damage? Thanks for your review!

Your side jokes make you sound like the real Deadpool. Big fan brotha. Stay big!!

So fresh and so clean clean. I'd love to see how you keep your car, if you keep it anything like your gym lol

The Massenomics podcast tipped me over the edge too and I grabbed a pair of 45s to go with my Rogue Deep Dish. They're beautiful!

I love the energy and jokes in this video 😂

Good video as usual, I do like the content you and Coop put out. Only one question why is there such a need to make sure the equipment is made in the USA? I understand some of the obvious reasons such as shipping, but if it's from a reputable company/reseller and is well-reviewed i.e positive reviews and possible longer-term reviews why would this be so important? Asking from the point of view of someone based in the UK with home gym equipment but it's definitely not all from the UK but I believe have done some good research into items purchases.

Their 45’s were out of stock in the west, so I caved due to being impatient and bought a couple from Kabuki lol. Thank you for the review Brandon.

Just sold my Rogue Urethane Bumper plates and ordered a set of Strength Co plates. I'm one of the lucky ones who lives 20 mins away from their So Cal facility so I'm going to pick them up and save that shipping cost, major props to you Brandon for the info. Can't wait to use them

I’m missing my 35’s as well, I may have to pick some up!

Where did you get that white dumbbell rack?!!! Looks amazing -

Hey man, with this e-coat do you think they will hold up in a carport gym? Looking for a plate that is less wide but will hold up to some elements.

Which would you recommend, these or the new Rogue Olympic plates? With shipping the Rogue would actually be a bit cheaper.

Very nice plates. Clean, even, shiny edges. Although I like the look of my OM Ivankos more. I feel like these are made to a higher standard vs my made in china Ivanko plates. The only cons I can think of is that minus or plus 2%. Rogue Is the only one that I know of that does iron plates it right. All plates are at least 45 + 2% tolerance. no minus. no micro stealing your gains. lol. Man, that dumbbell rack is a thing of beauty. I own ironmasters and they're just no substitute for a rack full of quality, fixed dumbbells. btw maybe you should paint the letters of your strength co. plates white. they would "pop" and fits with your gym's white and black theme.

You could solve your issue with the amount of shaft the Rogue Deep Dish plates take up by using 100LBers. Two of the Deep Dish 45’s take up 4” (3.94” to be exact) for 90LBs, but a 100 is 3” (2.97” to be exact) for 10LB more weight.

Just ordered the 2.5, 5 and 10 pound plates to go with my Rogue deep dish plates due to Rogue continually out of stock. They will match beautifully.

Hey Brandon. Awesome review. I’m really itching to get these now but I have enough weight for me to lift and then some. This did get me wondering though. What are some reasons people own so much more weight than they can lift at once? Not that 900 lbs is so much more for you.

They look like nice plates. "Made in the USA" is the first thing I look for. May be Coop should try some Strength Co. Lifting Juice. 😎👍🏻

I'll come out of the closet and say I like 35 pound plates, too. I have both the Rogue deep dish and the Strength Co. plates. For reasons mentioned in the video (Strength Co. offers change plates), my vote easily goes to Strength Co. Also, not mentioned in the video is that the Rogue "deep dish" 25s are anything but deep dish; in fact, they'll slip out of your hands if sweaty as they have almost no lip to grip them with. The Rogue 35s and 45s are great. I think Rogue really missed a golden opportunity by messing up the 25s and not having change plates for a complete set. Both made in the USA is a huge plus for me.

Never mind Brandon. I copped as soon as I saw I could do local pickup.

After then giving me a pick up option I’m definitely getting these saving money on shipping The foundry is located an hour and 30 minutes away from me

I came for the Massenomics shout outs... I stayed for the innuendos.... good review! This gets two cool beans for sure.

Price gets kinda insane with the smaller ones. Was looking at possibly plates on my Rogue stainless steel loadable dumbbells and it was $270 to ship 230 pounds. Total cost was $950 for 230 pounds. Damn. For that amount they should send you a bed sized flag that you can cover yourself with while you sleep.

Hey Basement Brandon - can you order these as sets yet (e.g., 245, 310...910)?

Those look clean bro!

Love the Doug D shoutout

Do these machined plates 'sound' similar to your Rogue 6 Shooters when "clanging and banging" or do they have more of that resonating, high pitch sound the Rogue Deep Dish plates make? I'm considering selling my Rogue Machined grey plates and get a full set of these, but that tuning fork noise would drive me crazy during Deadlifting.

Love those plates . I went with the rogue deep dish . Cost me 2k for 500 lb here in Canada nb . Was like 500 in shipping . So expensive to get any good equipment around these parts . I've been eyeing down tyqr rep power rack but there still not shipping here yet .. ps would love ir you could do a review on the machined york legacy plates

Man if the timing had been right I would’ve totally bought your six shooters! Lol These new ones are sweet!

I guess I can get behind what you’re saying and your decision to buy American. I’m not a professional contractor or auto mechanic but I do build everything in my house and maintain / repair my own cars. I only buy American tools. It’s getting harder and harder though. Good for you! Great vid.

Will you load up the squat bar with all of your Strength Co. plates and make a “will it bend?” video? Maybe you could squat it for a triple afterwards too. That would be a must watch video.

As an owner of the Rogue Deep Dish plates. I find I extremely annoying the change plates haven't come out yet.

I was Thinkin about gettin the rogue deep dish plates w a couple hundo pair so I don't have to worry bout weight fitting on the bar, im going back n forth between a bells of steel back or a rogue monster light 390 flat foot.. The bos has better lat pull down attachment but I like the rogue better? I dunno

I noticed your weight rack had caster wheels,did you install those if so where did you get them what size 5 inch?

Thinking of getting a couple pair of the 45s. I have 2 pair of the Bells of Steel 45s already. Spec wise the diameters between the two are slightly different. In real world usage on the bar, do you know if they line up evenly?

I love me some 35lbs plates. Disregard what everyone else says, gotta train my boys to lift heavy like their old man. They have to break into 200’s for their bench press some how.

Hey Brandon how'd you build your rack to a six posts

Do they fit Elite FTS SSB and Rogue TB 2 Trap bar? Thanks for your vids?

Brandon, have you ever tried Biggins iron plates? USA MADE?

4-5 is allot...... yea baby so your saying I'm just under average. I'll take it. New plates look so clean

I don't see a lot of people talk about the noise plates make. You hit on it here really well about how tight plates interact with the sleeve, especially ones with pronounced ribbing. I am incredibly sensitive to sound. I just returned a barbell because the ribbing was so sharp it was hurting my ears badly. So I have a problem. I can't keep trying and returning strength equipment. What bar and plates make for the quietest plate loading and lifting experience? Who else can I talk to for recommendations?

super tiiiiight fit...haha. They look sweet. Rockin that stormtrooper vibe

All these KZfaq's constantly referencing each other, it's my favorite new soap opera.

I realize it is not the focus of this video, but where did you get your storage rack with saddled dumbbell trays?

Who makes the white storage rack? Looks good. Thanks.

Don’t listen to the haters man. Continue to do you, and buy all the equipment that your heart desires. These reviews really do help out consumers. Gym equipment is a huge investment so it’s priceless to have trusted review sources.

God I wish I had the pull u and Coop have to still get equipment to this day.....still got stuff on backorder!

Would you recommend the deep dish if your not planning on lifting super heavy like general training for sports and not doing power lifting?

With the opening being so small would you recommend a power bar with smooth sleeves?

Brandon the Strength Co. has got to figure out something better with their shipping. It’s Re-donk-u-luss!!! I love the plates, the color, the tight fit, they’re very desirable plates....till you go to check out rofl. Do you know if they’re shopping different carriers to try to get the shipping down at all? Rep will usually give you 2 or 3 options. Strength Co is like “this is your option. Your ONLY option.”

How has the e-coat held up with daily usage? That would be pretty cool to see after a year of regular usage.

I am one of the deep dish with Strength Co. change plates and I have to admit looking at my change plates makes me want to just switch completely. Unfortunately, Not everyone has the money Coop and you have. lol

It's definitely a thing. I always one hand plates off the weigh tree.

Love you for doing your best to buy American 🇺🇸!

I don’t give a dang about your plates but I’m here for you!!!

Didn’t know that you got a transformer bar - are you gonna do a review on it soon?

Just ordered me some.

"doesn't really lift!" Instant like 🤣

Been waiting for a month for a pair of Rogue Deep Dishes to ship, only now they're out of stock. I can get them from The Strength Co shipped in a couple of weeks for about $40 more in total. Sounds kind of like a no-brainer, especially since I can get everything to match up and just have one set of plates instead of mixing and matching. Yeah, I know they don't have 35s and while I don't hate them, I don't care all that much about them either.

Deep dish only nice for deadlifts. Wise choice.