2024’s Best Weight Plates On The Market For A Home Gym!

[@ColdbrewPatch]

I love the sound of clanging iron plates onto the bar. Especially for heavy squats!

[@michealspates5221]

I’m mostly bumper plates…need all the sound dampening I can get so my wife can sleep while I’m lifting early mornings

[@furezj]

You must live in a mansion. I deadlifted with bumpers in an underground garage, three levels below my apartment and my wife could hear me. You buy them to protect your floor.

[@funkykong7769]

Dont care

[@SGIP777]

King shit

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

There’s silencing pads for that. I highly recommend that you buy a set for quiet lifting. Mine are from bells of steel, but the rep and rogue seem better

[@firstnamelastname8217]

Wow, same man. Tbh i can hear my wife with her boyfriend in the morning, so I like to go and lift. He normally gives me a spot later once they're finished.

[@ryeann2567]

Love the sound of Iron. I was just telling someone that the other day. Just like car guys like the sound of a nice exhaust or engine, the SOUND is definitely an enjoyable part of the whole experience.

[@albertfischer8804]

I've been lifting since 1984 and couldn't agree more. Iron(steel) is just part of the gym experience. I do a lot of my lifting out on my driveway and my neighbors have gotten use to me making noise(I've lived in the same house for almost 54 years.) I use a drop pad when I lift stones though(don't want to annoy the neighbors too much.)

[@BasementBrandon]

StrengthCo Plates >>> Rogue Deep Dish. Thinner but still have a good lip for easy gripping, made in USA, better E-coat, and cheaper too!

[@chriscrawley4434]

Bumper or Iron?

[@WakaWaka221]

The cast iron StrengthCo plates are much more expensive than Rogue deep dish

[@timmcgowan6146]

100% agree

[@timmcgowan6146]

@@WakaWaka221if you are buying complete sets, with the lower increments, (like 1.5, 2.5 and extra 5s, 10a for the occasional drops set and adjustable double use) I found strength co to be on par, but I bought mine a few years ago,

[@BasementBrandon]

@@WakaWaka221 No they're not. Shipped to my door for a pair of 45s the Rogue DD cost $264.13 for StrengthCo the price is $224.

[@pauljoseph2558]

I am thankful to have a set of Strength Co and some Rogue USA thin steels and I definitely use the Strength Co’s most often. Both great though

[@thestrengthco]

Thanks brother!

[@hitleractually8180]

you suck. overpriced, inaccurate garbage plates@@thestrengthco

[@carlosestrada1174]

Strength Co. Plates are the best and im surprised they were not mentioned in this video ( probably not an affiliate ). Made in the USA iron plates and they now offer bumper plates.

[@mikeseg89]

Dude same… I have a set and I love them.

[@thestrengthco]

Thanks fellas!

[@SmokinBuddha]

Strength Co. bumper plates aren't made in the USA.

[@thestrengthco]

@@SmokinBuddha Yes they are. Kentucky.

[@jeffreybuege2775]

Strength Co. iron plates are #1 in my book!

[@mufticheesecake4532]

GET IRON PLATES, TRUST Something that wasn't mentioned, the different diameter iron plates make it convenient for certain lifts to get more range of motion and stretch. When I do rows or t bar rows, I put on the smaller 25lbs, instead of the bigger 45s, so that I can get more stretch at the bottom of the lift, same with RDLs, it's why bodybuilders prefer iron plates. Also if you get a ez bar or loadable dumbbells, the smaller diameter iron plates will fit better on them than big bumper plates. When I was building my home gym I really was contemplating bumper plates, but I'm so glad I got iron. Honestly, bumper plates aren't going to make it much quieter when dropping the weight, and won't protect your floor, a 45lbs plate is still 45lbs, you need to still get gym mats, even just doing deadlifts with bumpers is going to chip away at your flooring or concrete foundation. Iron is also still cheaper, since cheap irons will last a life time, cheap bumpers may last a year or two, bumpers that will last will cost more than cheap iron plates.

[@apuz13]

Iron plates do have the best sound for sure. I need that clang sound when lifting

[@brycec9194]

No mention of The Strength Co.? The Strength Co. plates are the go to plates of Massenomics Gym. Slim but rugged, smooth but easy to grip, and electric coated for durability, and to look great in your gym. Seems like a no brainer to me!

[@jeffreybuege2775]

Hell yeah, brother!

[@draxxx_exe]

The ones mentioning strength co are the real mvps. Best value and made in the USA.

[@thestrengthco]

Amen!

[@benthrasher945]

Strength co plates are the absolute go to. They cost more but they are absolutely my favorite plates to use. I’d buy bumpers only if I absolutely needed them.

[@nguyendzuy]

Why wasn't Strength Co iron plate not mentioned in here? I have some and they are great, good value for USA made plates. It's beloved in the home gym community and beyond.

[@thestrengthco]

Thank you! 🎉

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

He’s not on their payroll

[@JordyLong]

Not including Strength Co. plates in this video is wild. They are the clear winner.

[@jonathanwellman5326]

I got the Fray Fitness bumpers plates. I have been very impressed with them. If you are not extremely strong and aren’t dropping weight from chest high, I feel like you can go with cheaper weight like Fray or Everyday Essentials. For the average home gym owner I think that getting something cheaper is best. I have had these bumpers for about a year and I am going to order another pair of 45s since I have gotten stronger. It’s okay with starting your home gym to just get as much as you really need and then get more over time.

[@fwiffo42]

You missed the goat iron plates: The Strength Co. Olympic Iron Plates. They recently worked out better shipping rates too.

[@jeffreybuege2775]

Right?!? They’re too good to not mention. Love Strength Co. plates

[@DANA-lx8cv]

I love my Rogue six shooter plates. They are easy to grab and you can use the for a lot of movements because of the grips. Also no arguing about whether to put the writing inside or out when you load them :). I do mostly SBD type movements so I don't need to be able to drop them like bumpers, plus I love the sound of the iron chattering and clinking when you have multiple plates on the bar. How often do you buy plates or gym equipment? Not a place to cheap out.

[@CM-rt8gt]

I don’t have bumper plates but don’t do Olympic lifting. Mostly have rubber coated plates for bulk of my weights, they are quiet and easy to grip. But I do have a few rogue deep dish plates for when I am in the mood to hear the classic sound of yesteryear lifting. Grew up using iron plates and like the sound of them.

[@marckspal]

Quality plates with a grip like American barbell. The holes make it easier to rack & re-rack that way you can focus on your training. It's like a deadlift Jack, which isn't necessary, but expedient. Train both hard & smart.

[@thanatos454]

I went with cap for my first set of weight. The knurl on the bar was asymmetrical. Deffective. I didn't look all that closely and didn't realize it until a year later. Definitely check for stuff like that if you go with cap.

[@carps_gym]

Well all know it’s The Strength Co. So good even Rogue Shared them!

[@hitleractually8180]

Terrible company. Every plate they shipped to me has serious damage to it. Who uses Fedex to ship 700+lbs of plates? If I had to do it over, I would have bought York Legacy plates. Half the cost and probably more accurate in weight. Every Strength Co plate is 5-8oz UNDER stated weight. They suck. Every time I look at these plates that cost over $2k I get depressed and pissed.

[@carps_gym]

@@hitleractually8180 This is not correct. Definitely not my experience with getting over 700lbs. By the way ounces off are well within spec tolerances. Very few plates are ever perfect even calibrated plates. However If you are that concerned with it that’s why vintage Gainz calibrated weight kits exist .

[@carps_gym]

@@hitleractually8180 That’s not my experience with ordering over 700lbs from The Strength Co. That sounds like they are well with in the advertised tolerances for the stated weights. Bye the way be aware that York legacy plates are not made in the USA and they have a smaller diameter than the Strength Co so you could be at a 1/2 to 1 in deficit with those because as they even say, the diameter varies and the centre hubs are not as tight tolerances

[@carps_gym]

They keep deleting comments 😂

[@carps_gym]

@@hitleractually8180 FYI the York legacy plates are cheaper because they are not made in the USA like the Yorks of the old. They also have a smaller diameter 1/2-1in shorter because you will see even rogue advertising the diameters vary. The center hub is not as tight tolerance and they are not ecoated. Not the same plates.

[@jackgreensmith377]

The sound of iron is the best. Like arnold said even if you are only putting a small amount of weight on the bar you can make it sound liks a 1000 pounds

[@GorilaFit]

The depiction of Weight Width Variances is exceptionally clear and informative!

[@TresG11]

I had this question when I started my home gym and went down the path of cheap bumper plates and wasn’t happy with the product at all. I purchased some iron plates (from Strength Co.) and I haven’t looked back, very high quality and holds up well being thrown around. Had them for a year now and still look brand new! By quality!

[@jerrycontreras5550]

Iron plates baby old school 💪🏽👍🏼

[@seanweiss6203]

I have 3 sets of the Rogue 6 Shooters and I love them. I also recently added a set of Competition bumpers (45,35,25). That is really all I need for my Olympic lifting needs and I have the steel 10s, 5s, and 2.5s to add if needed for Olympic lifting. Best of both worlds.

[@steven3517]

Coop's been helping me more than I would have thought,thanks for all your home gym advice!.

[@sergemarlon]

I've been interested in fitness for decades now and I've owned a pair of Bowflex Selecttech 552's for over a decade. I finally got myself a barbell and cap bumper plates. A pair of 45s 25s and 10s to start. Pray for my commitment 🙏

[@ak-zw8jv]

Homegrown lifting plates are a really good value.

[@ice-xv1hi]

Apparently Coop needs to add a heater in his next gym upgrade.

[@QuickQuips]

He rather collect jackets like he does plates.

[@mixo6969]

Or maybe he was just feeling his fit that day and wanted to show it off

[@flexnlexus129]

Love the IRON plates makes me feel like I’m at work. Constant clanking and banging from banging and hanging. Ironworker 433

[@drew3232]

Local 377

[@Tamoor622498]

I really like the slight clinking when you pull iron plates up and down.

[@LGM318]

I have the Troy Premium Cast Iron plates and love them. They look good and have the deep dish to help with carrying them around.

[@ayyyfonz5938]

Iron nothing beats its durability or the sound they make. I've owned Ivanko plates and dumbbells since the early 90s.

[@TaylorMadeMoment]

I plan on doing a lot of deadlifts, power cleans so as much as I like the sound of iron I think having mostly bumper plates is a better choice, at least in the beginning.

[@Two_Names]

Fringe "Contrast" bumpers are pretty dope and you can often find them on sale and they frequently offer coupons that stack with the sale. I bought a 250lb set of those to start my home gym because their sale+coupon compared so favorably to local used weight prices (which are absurd, very close to new weight prices). The second hand market is USUALLY a great way to save money, though, bumper or iron, especially if you're willing to clean up rust.

[@brianepperson5435]

Love the sound of iron. I remember the first time I benched 225 and could hear the plates rattle. Point of pride. Right of passage.

[@FaceIntoKeyboard]

I got a set of Fringe rubber plates thinking i would be doing more oly lifts before switching to more powerlifting movements. Yeah, I might get a few iron 45's if my deadlift goes up much more.

[@Jerry2766]

I just started my home gym I went with American Barbell. They are expensive but they are top game. They look good and feels good

[@Baneslayer]

I own rubber bumper, urethane coated, and a few types of steel plates. My home gym is pretty decent.... I've been collecting for over 20 years. My favorite (and most recently acquired) plates are the urethane coated. It matches my entire set of urethane coated dumb bells which still don't have a scratch on them after close to 20 years. They feel and look beautiful and are a joy to use. I was lucky enough to pickup a brand new set of the urethane coated dumbbells from 5 - 40 pounds. It included a gorgeous solid steel stand for the set all for $500 CAD from Costco years ago. Haven't seen a price that good for a set of dumbbells ever again. I buy almost all of my fitness equipment used / second hand. It has to be a super good deal for me to pick it up new... Northern Lights has some of the best made equipment for the best prices if anyone is curious. Canadian brand. Rock Solid.

[@xb10hazardx]

Surprised Strength co. wasn't mentioned

[@thestrengthco]

Thanks brother

[@carps_gym]

It’s not that surprising they’re not paying him.

[@hitleractually8180]

who's paying you?@@carps_gym

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

@@hitleractually8180I’m paying him

[@ChiefDLK]

Mad cause your channel sucks so you have to try to talk shit. Well, he fixed his mistake and admitted where he was wrong. Crawl back under your bridge.@@carps_gym

[@SaulFemm]

Strength Co entirely slept on 😳

[@thorn9382]

Consider local options. A place near me sells them for 0.5 a pound used, metal ones. Some of them are rusty but you can find ones in pretty good condition.

[@kamer7687]

Storage is definitely another factor. I use the PR-1100 rack in a small one car garage and I can fit as many plates as I want of every weight on that thing (with plate storage add on) since they are iron. No additional storage required to consume precious real estate.

[@PunisherDMT]

I started my boy out on Olympic lifts. I picked up an Olympic bar for him from Rogue's Boneyard, and then bought Everyday Essentials bumper plates with the larger center hub (10's, 25's & 45's). The 25's have been used the most for 3 years now, and I'd say they work great and have held up perfectly fine. I need to get another pair of 45's at some point, but the price on these particular plates have recently gone up significantly. My shoulders do not allow me to do the Olympic lifts, and I am more of a powerlifter, therefore I'm not frequently dropping plates from overhead. I much prefer the iron. The commercial gym by our house went to rubber coated iron plates, and they're just not the same. I was was recently gifted the Rogue deep-dish Arnold plates, and they are the most awesome plate I have ever used!! Not related to the plates themselves, but I do NOT care for the Olympic bearing bar on all lifts. The easy spin of the sleeves is quite noticeable...especially on bench. As the weight gets heavier I'm having to use wrist wraps when using that bar. My next purchase is probably going to be a proper power bar.

[@joecowan3719]

I use a combo of both, the first 2 on deadlifts are bumpers and then irons from there. Loading a squat or bench with bumpers is annoying and you run out of room on the bar.

[@Check.m.e]

Where's the link for the cap bumper plates because it's not on Amazon lol

[@arymniak1]

Strength Co iron plates

[@richardjennings4685]

I have both, mostly iron plates though. I do have a set of bumpers for Olympic lifts and deadlift. My iron plates are a mix of used plates but my bumpers are all fringe sport.

[@scotthuster3531]

I have a bunch of crumb rubber from when I did more oly lifting, but I rarely do that anymore so transitioning over to iron since I do more powerlifting and have gotten stronger. I'm running into not enough room for the rubber plates on the bar so need something slim. Love the thorough video, Coop, think I'll go Rogue or Rep iron. Thanks!

[@loes6839]

I got my first plates (and bar) today. They are Rogue bumper 2.0 (colored ones) with an Ohio bar because there was a guy selling them for a good price on Facebook marketplace. Have only tried them out on a few deadlifts, but like them so far. I hate my equipment making noise, so I'm glad I've found bumpers. The home gym is slowly coming together finally. So ready to cancel my gym membership.

[@davidb1975a]

I have both iron and bumper. I started with bumper plates. But, I found that I prefer iron. I have a set of Rogue MilSpec bumper plates, a set of Vulcan Alpha bumper plates, and a set of Strength Co iron plates. Eventually, the goal is to add another plate tree. One for bumper plates and one for iron plates. I want to get some more Strength Co plates.

[@jefflukacsko999]

Rep Urethane Equalizer - best but expensive.

[@anthonyzhang4918]

For the budget-minded: Signature Fitness cheap amazon plates have worked fine for me (home gym use). I'm not dropping steel plates anyway. Otherwise, I'd go for the standard rogue 45lb plates, at 155 dollars per pair, that's pretty hard to beat imo. Haven't had any issues with the CAP barbell bumpers either, but I'm not dropping from overhead anymore (I use to bumpers honestly to protect my floor). I'm happy with my cheap amazon plates, they're not stuck outside in the rain, and I could care less if the paint chips a bit. Now, if I didn't care about cost, yeah I'd probably get the Strength Co, after shipping a pair of 45's is 20 bucks less than the deep dish.

[@r0bgr3g0r]

Titan Fitness plates are great bumpers, free shipping when I purchased them (maybe if you spend enough) and one of my 45s got lost in shipping and the USA manufacturer shipped me another no questions asked.

[@1343543]

I love the sound of iron plates. A question I have is what’s your take on those 55 lb and 100 lb plates?

[@81realtime]

Don’t let analysis by paralysis stop you from getting going. Anything is way better than nothing. Get strong now. If feel, fit and durability are priorities- the heirloom quality Strength Co plates are the best.

[@lont3927]

Coop, you should definitely include Biggins iron plates in your review. Competitively priced, USA made.

[@BelzebAl]

Sir, could we get a ROLLER J-cups mass review. Also a separate video comparing j cups?

[@xxacidmv]

The Strength Co iron plates all the way

[@davemcmillen3873]

Love the sound of iron. Bumpers are bulky, difficult to grip and just go thud when deadlifting. Meh. I went with StrengthCo plates - great finish and accurate. Good hardware makes training more enjoyable.

[@Adam-zn4hl]

Coop, are you guys going to review weight it out's bumper plates?

[@sambarrett4543]

anyone have a good recommendation for bumper plates that hold up well for use in an outdoor gym? I know coop mentioned the high temps in the video just didn't know if anyone else had any thoughts. thank you and great vid as always coop!

[@staceyeaton6869]

I love the clank. I'm not dropping anything. I enjoy smooth control and there is just something about loading iron on the bar. I have a few different brands. Cap, barbell, Titan, and fray. I was most disappointed in the Fray cast iron. They fit tight on my barbell and storage horns. I contacted fray and they said "yeh, well, manufacturers are different, sorry for your luck". I really want some of those "pretty" Rogue or rep you spoke of at the end, but I'm on a CAP budget. Lol. Oh, the Titans I have are really nice and prolly my favorite.

[@travishutts6008]

Really want to get a set of Weight It Out plates.

[@ChristopherFrank-ul6bk]

Your forgetting about weight it out. There plates are game changers. Thinnest 45lb cast iron plates. And now they also have the thinnest 45lb bumper plates on the market. Iv got 2 sets of 45 cast plates. They are awesome!

[@jmondanaro]

I mix, 45 fat bumpers for when the bar is contacting the ground, iron for everything else.

[@mayasarmonia3257]

Understandable that iron is definitely more durable than bumpers, but just curious to know proper maintenance of iron to prevent rusting. I think bumpers would have fewer portions that can have that issue. Thanks in advance!

[@brentphillips-q7i]

IRON OR DEATH !!!!

[@mulvy42]

I just got the Strength Co plates and love them

[@PlaciSantos]

How you not gonna mention @thestrengthco plates?? like not even in the conversation? makes no sense....

[@bbartel1978]

Definitely love the sound of iron but you put them on backwards!

[@chandlerwilliamson7442]

Strength Co love in the comments is outstanding - and right.

[@richt5986]

York barbell deep dish. The best. All I buy

[@richt5986]

@rajkhan9643 I live about 45 minutes away. If you do pick up the plates are a excellent price.

[@mdbdoc1]

IRON!!

[@Nate-inside]

For me, age 79, who owns several strength plates, I prefer others. 1. Plates have no holes for gripping. Limits use. Difficult for fireman's carry for example. 2. 45 plates are thin, thus taller than some other brands. That makes the bar starting higher for dead lifts. 3. Plate holes are designed for tight tolerances on bar I am guessing. I prefer more slop so I can get the plates on and off the bar easier. OK, you guys who are using 300, 400, 500 lbs in your home gym lifts/squats, then I can see strength plates. For old-guy me, in my home gym, where I don't plan to be around for 30 more years, I prefer other brands. Just my opinion.

[@alvinphan1617]

I want those rogue arnold plates

[@SnakePlisskkenn]

Best set ever is werksan, i got those bad boys 20 years ago, still great

[@streetfighterjones]

Love your reviews. Need some more 45s really between the rep rubber coated iron plates or their urethane coated equilizer plates. Which would have better sound dampen, durability and offer the best protection for equipment and mats/flooring?

[@jlambo9757]

Coop’s outfit makes me think of Devo’s Whip It video

[@Latorreca]

I use bumper Cap plates. I haven't had an issue yet. They're cheap, and the plate works for me. I have a vinyl floor in my basement. I hate to damage the floor, and they save me from my wife… Eventually, I will get better plates, but for starters, CAP is my go-to so far.

[@michaelbenner8914]

I started out with all rogue bumpers. Being all the same diameter is an absolute pain especially when warming up on deadlifts. I recently got some strength co 25s and I’ve suddenly realized that bumper is not always best. There’s a place for every plate… but bumpers are NOT the ideal starter plates.

[@thomasr.jackson2940]

Rubber and petroleum based alternatives have come down a lot in price the last decade while steel has been getting pricier (and will probably get pricier still in the US). Coupled with market preferences, I suspect that has affected relative prices a lot.

[@jpsnyder]

If my home gym was in a garage, then iron would be sick. But living in a 3rd floor condo, gotta go bumper to minimize complaints from the neighbors. I'm sure they'll still complain, but hopefully a little less.

[@paperstaxs9541]

Walmart has the everyday essentials 370 pound set for 324 shipped to your door at the moment.

[@Rectify21]

How much money you got and are you dropping the weights? All you need to know to decide.

[@kylewilliams6453]

Iron for me, I have standard and york. Been beating them up for over 40 years!

[@z_allied_sphere]

Why weren’t Strength Co or Lemaster Deep Dish mentioned? Both are made in the USA and high quality.

[@robertocarrera4549]

Do a review of Home Grown Lifting, from KY.

[@TheXILLR]

leg extension/ lying leg curl combo machine

[@Kesekuchaen]

Have you looked into some European brands like ATX, Atletica, or HQ Germany? Would be interesting to see how they stack up to the other ones

[@rebuiltbyusn]

Your opinion on AmGym bumper plates? Please be as critical as you can. Pretty hard to upset me. They will be used in the basement of our house. The reason I am going with rubber/ bumper plates.

[@2scoooops562]

Iron turns muscle into steel!!

[@jamessmich2233]

Hey Coop! Thoughts on fitness gear plays from Dicks vs Cap? I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks been a fan of the page and have used your tips to build a budget home gym. Thanks. I would love to see a video on fitness gear products.

[@bigk2080]

One plate to rule them all 🧙‍♂️

[@daveheal0]

fyi the cap iron plates are $62.99 for a single 45 on amazon and the titan cast iron ones are only $79. IMO it's worth spending the extra money to not buy on amazon and you're likely getting a better product. they certainly look cooler. i'm gonna buy some iron plates for my sled and will be going with those titan ones.

[@satexas300]

I AM ONE WHO GETS OFF TO THE SOUND OF IRON!!!

[@irongeek7933]

Iron Coop!

[@bammatthews9092]

Iron plates all the way. They don’t fall apart. Rubber constantly gets damaged. I get my iron used between 70 to 80 cents a pound with my discount at work. We sell them for 1 dollar a pound.

[@zujostix]

how can you say you're clanging and banging if there is no clanging?