Olympic 45 lb plate diameter: Hole and outside dimensions
Here's some info that folks need sometimes on the sizing [...]
How Accurate are Gym Weights?
So how accurate in weight are all those freeweights and [...]
A Tour of Kyle’s New Garage Gym in Urbandale, Iowa
The garage gym we featured in March took up an [...]
Benjamin’s 5 Year Garage Gym Evolution
Benjamin's garage gym in Prosper, TX has been a 5 [...]
The Best Barbell and Equipment for Starting Strength
This guide assumes you're doing the program outlined in the [...]
Olympic vs Standard Weights and Bars
So you're not sure what to go with, Olympic or Standard weights. Here's everything you need to know.
Standard weights are often found in home gyms. What you'll see right away is Olympic bars are thicker on the ends. But that's actually just one of many differences.
Breathing Life back into Rusty Weight Plates
This is an offshoot of a more general article on [...]
Are Rubber Coated Weight Plates Worth It?
I frequently hear from customers who feel distraught over whether [...]
How to Get the Stink off New Weights
Any dumbbells or plates might stink when you first get them. [...]
Troy Weight Plates Comparison
Troy makes several models of free weight plates. I'll go through [...]