Introduction In episode #4 of Home Gym History, Rob breaks down the history of Schisler, what separates these plates from others, some controversies around them, and much more. This episode can be watched or listened to on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Garage Gym Radio, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Outline (0:35) History of Schisler/Buckeye…
Introduction In episode #3 of Home Gym History, @VintageWeightsPGH explains why weight plates look the way they do, how bumper plates came about, and more. This episode can be found on Garage Gym Radio, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode Outline (0:39) Why a 2-Inch Diameter? Allowing the barbell to revolve is the most crucial…
Introduction In episode #2, @VintageWeightsPGH breaks down the difference between Standard vs. Olympic Plates, how trademarks created a shift in the lettering on weight plates, and more. This episode can be found on Garage Gym Radio, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode Outline (0:17) Standard vs. Olympic Weight Plates: Standard plates have a 1-inch hole…
In episode #1 of Home Gym History, 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. This episode can be found on Garage Gym Radio, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode…