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  • Weighing a Plate Before and After Cleaning

    Weighing a Plate Before and After Cleaning

    Project by Kaizen DIY Every time I post about weight restoration, I get a ton of comments about how the plate weighs less after being…

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  • Specialty Bar Check-In (September 2022)

    Specialty Bar Check-In (September 2022)

    Introduction This week was a deep dive into specialty bars. In addition to the standard “level of interest question,” we also wanted to see…

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  • The History of the Power Rack

    The History of the Power Rack

    Introduction @VintageWeightsPGH discusses the history of the power rack, which Bob Peoples invented in the early 1900s. The episode can be listened to on Spotify, Apple, Garage…

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  • Ultimate Weight Plate Restoration

    Ultimate Weight Plate Restoration

    Project by Kaizen DIY Introduction What’s up, everyone? If you have some old rusty or dull plates and what to add some color, here are…

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  • Do You Own Anything from These Companies?

    Introduction Last week’s Sunday Survey took 19 companies from the most recent “Have You Heard of these Companies Survey” and asked if you owned…

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  • History of the Dumbbell

    Introduction In Episode #6 of Home Gym History, @VintageWeightsPGH dives deep into the creation of dumbbells, their evolution over time, and then compares them…

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