Rogue USA Olympic Plates Unboxing & Impressions!

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The Rogue USA Olympic Plates are the second Made in America Cast Iron Weight Plate from Rogue Fitness. We've done a full breakdown on the Rogue Deep Dish Plates Review and they've actually become my daily driver for lifting in my garage gym.
The USA Olympic Plates are billed as some of the thinnest and most accurate cast iron plates ever made. Today, we unbox them and give my first impressions along with comparisons to others on the market.
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[@amunra69]

Dear gym equipment companies, Ignore coop’s call for fancier packaging. No one wants to spend more money on boxes that are going straight the trash can. Just keep delivering great equipment that shows up with safe and affordable shipping.

[@thorwannabe6810]

Exactly it's just a fucking box. As long as it protects the equipment it doesn't matter what it looks like

[@GarageGymReviews]

I tend to think the consumer doesn't know what they want until they receive it. This is how innovation happens.

[@amunra69]

@@GarageGymReviews that’s a little condescending, Coop. I know I don’t want to pay 10-15% more for a different box that goes into the trash. Tell me how flashier packaging innovates my gym.

[@MrRoflmao1000]

@@thorwannabe6810 Imagine buying a fancy new phone only to get it at delivered with no package, just a bunch of bubble wrap or some shit. Think that for low end stuff it would be acceptable but when you start looking into more premium options it (like these plates) packaging does play a role. Also i doubt that a fancier package would add a significant price to the product.

[@thorwannabe6810]

@@MrRoflmao1000 weight plates that aren't even calibrated should not be this expensive in the first place

[@SimonLi]

No one’s gonna deny that those are clean but for the price I think it’s better to go with calibrated plates 🤙🏽

[@johnkleemeier5085]

Thank you I don't need to to watch the video now

[@charles8557]

Wait a sec. I just search it up. Rogue plates cost more in the US than they do in Australia. I think this is the first time I've seen gym equipment cost more in the US than in Australia, holy shit.

[@johnwallwizards2]

@@charles8557 Maybe since it's made in china either way so shipping to Aus from China is cheaper?

[@charles8557]

@@johnwallwizards2 Shipping from China to Australia actually takes much longer than from China to the US which is the weird bit

[@adamkunkel]

@@johnwallwizards2 no these are Made in the USA. So it makes less sense. Unless they make the same ones in China for other markets.

[@lucarustico4462]

I died when he dropped the 100 plate and said "that can just stay there for the rest of life"

[@JohnLowry]

I want the packaging to be easier to dispose of. Other than that, I really don't want a ton of waste that comes from a special unboxing experience.

[@amunra69]

And added cost

[@thomasbrown7328]

Ug the competition kettlebells from Rogue have so much styrofoam to throw away! I wish it was something degradable.

[@nolanstojentin8086]

Great review, when mentioning the advantages to thin plates, one thing I don't see talked about very often is their usefulness in heavy, loaded bodyweight exercises. If you are very strong on weighted dips or weighted pull-ups and use a traditional belt, thin 45 lb plates are much more convenient to hold in between your legs when you are at 4+. Huge difference.

[@steinerhayes]

this is exactly why I'm looking at these plates

[@mroogilyboogily9207]

Great input ,especially with a vest that holds these plates

[@moparone7962]

Some dude in his basement is still getting stronger with his cap plates than many guys with all the expensive stuff. Your muscles and gravity don't care.

[@oof578]

Weight is weight. Majority of my training has been done with rusty old prison yard shit basically. Works all the damn same.

[@moparone7962]

@@oof578 same here my brother

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

Gravity is a myth. It’s all about density!

[@randybobandy9828]

@@Isaiah-ft5nx no it isn't. Why do satellites orbit if it's all about density?

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

@@randybobandy9828 how do you know they orbit? Can you prove that?

[@BasementBrandon]

I recall Henniger saying they wanted to do made in USA calibrated. Seems these would be the mold and they could just bore a hole in the back for plugs.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Yep, great call out. These are so dang accurate too. I tested the rest and they were all right in line.

[@bootsyaaron]

I would buy them if they where actually calibrated. Would also be cool to have them in KG sets.

[@ForTehNguyen]

it it wont take much to make a calibrated version of these

[@johnwallwizards2]

Does any company make Made in (Country) Calibrated? I know Eleiko isn't made in Sweden and obviously none of Rogue, Vulcan, Hansu, etc are Made in China

[@PronatorsaurusTricepsus]

@@johnwallwizards2 maybe leoko. And challenge is Pakistani, and is made there i belive

[@liftsalty]

If you've got a full set of bumpers and tend to run out of sleeve length on heavy deadlifts and squats, having a few pairs of these 45s would be a great option for mixing in.

[@damnvruv1994]

Not a problem for me. I'm too weak anyways

[@GarageGymReviews]

Absolutely, that is why I'm ordered a set. It's annoying to have to strap plates on to keep them on while deadlifting. - Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@bdegrds]

You can get about 585 on the bar with bumper plates. 99.9% of people in the gym are not lifting that

[@TheBitcoinBoomer]

I was wondering if one of the 25 or 35 lbs slims would fit inside the deep dish. If you could stack two deep dish 45s, each with a 35 lbs slim inside.

[@fighter-yo3di]

⁠@@TheBitcoinBoomerLate here but probably not. The center where the barbell goes in extends to the lip, meaning that you couldn’t fit the smaller plate within. The center would prevent that.

[@Malice_MTG]

I work in a box plant, you would not believe the price difference between a box like these and lets saw a double corrugated box with a preprinted image. The price of the paper used could be 50 to 60% more.

[@hitleractually8180]

*Petition for Agrro Bar review!!!!!! ASAP!*

[@SuperBizalz]

8:44 - C’mon Coop! You’re making a freaking video on these plates! You should’ve verified on the Rogue website to see what they specify as the tolerance. (They state +2% / -0%, btw)

[@tomlyons7066]

AGGRO Bar review PLEEEEASE!!! Coop is the man!

[@rjjoat6609]

The antithesis of fake plates, my ego couldn’t handle them 🙈

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

if ya using pounds ya ego is intact since the number is higher than real measurements lol

[@Alex-lc1bv]

@@girlsdrinkfeck not if you measure in grams 😎

[@adamkunkel]

@@Alex-lc1bv I measure strictly in grains.

[@mx_nana_banana]

@@adamkunkel yeah well I measure in milligrams.

[@KronicNitron]

"no edge to grab" coop hasnt met the face of a 25kg eleiko comp steel plate on the floor

[@sunbroke2679]

I love this dudes content. It's like gym advice and gym gear reviews from a chill dad who can lift cars

[@kanwarsaini3043]

Been training with these for a few weeks now and love them!

[@chiptune_]

Think for the price, if I wanted a thin plate, but one a bit easier to grip and handle, I'd go with the Bells of Steel machined plates. If I wanted a more 'calibrated' experience, I'd just get calibrated

[@infiniteaaron]

That was fun. Glad to have found the channel. I don't necessarily plan to buy weights anytime soon (as technically, the building my Rabbi owns has a nice gym in the back). However, it's amazing how dense these plates are, and how ACCURATE! Thank you for the video (and the recommendation links)!

[@rayjbb1494]

Would be great to see these on the rogue dumbbell handles and see how it compares to usual thickness of cast iron plates. Another great video, Coop

[@Rolroorlo]

I think since I dont max out the bar, I would prefer the deep dish At least for the 20Kg

[@BadassBobY]

These look so sleek and smooth, I wouldn't even wanna workout with these, probably would've framed these and stared at them forever.

[@nawazsayed1579]

I'm in love with this gym plates 😍❤

[@GarageGymReviews]

They are sweet, I could not believe how thin they really were. -Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@gabrielrojo4326]

Need a review on the AGGRO Ohio power bar man

[@paulhoffmann9746]

YES. Just saw them in new segment and got horny for that knurling already...

[@theowaf8822]

I have 2x55lbs, 6x45lbs and 2x25lbs. They are currently my fav plates. Go for it people, you won't regret!

[@pawadventures5544]

I like the deep dish because it looks like I'm lifting more weight than I'm actually lifting. 😃 I would buy them. Good video. 👍🏻😎

[@richards6431]

They look nice, but other than for aesthetics it would make more sense to get calibrated plates.

[@BaldOmniMan]

Never have been too picky with plates, tolerances are the only thing I look for

[@vicenteochoa6498]

And the only affordable ones right now are 3%

[@neolannaidoo8608]

Please do an updated gym tour

[@GarageGymReviews]

There will be one coming soon. -Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@rate4ever]

If anyone wants to send me their old plates, I'll gladly accept them :)

[@danielprest5887]

sure they look nice, Close to calibrated, however its a small sample size. For most people not needed ideal plates for some passive pinch grip training, since alot of people ignore hand/forearm training.

[@MudPig6110]

These would be great for a reverse hyper of loadable lat pull down if you’re going mad heavy.

[@joecowan3719]

Incredible how many options there are today for types of plates...and to think Ed Coan was setting world records on lb plates they weighed after the meet sometimes!

[@GarageGymReviews]

It really is amazing thinking of all the options. I think you are right, they definitely did not use calibrated plates like today. -Mike, GGR Community Manager.

[@dc2090]

Pretty sure I'm buying the deep dish if I ever need more iron plates. But those thin ones look good, very little wasted space which I always wondered why they didn't already do that??

[@kal386]

It wouldn’t visually look impressive if someone benched 2 plates with these thin ones

[@Sloimer]

What is the benefit of the deep dish plates?

[@fighter-yo3di]

@@Sloimer Mainly handling. They’re easier to grip and move around

[@Jesse-gr3jq]

I have the old York deep dish plates with the machined backs. Such a neat plate

[@thingwhatever]

These plates would be an awesome combo with the kensui ez vest‼️ 👌

[@martinshoosterman]

I want these just because I feel like my grip strength will naturally improve significantly from loading these all of the time.

[@rlankford34]

Hi Coop, Great Review as always. I noticed the new flooring. Can you give us a link or review?

[@GarageGymReviews]

Hi Rob, it's Eleiko flooring ,here is the link.- Mike, GGR Community Manager. shop.eleiko.com/en-us/equipment/flooring/elt1-000153-qb-eleiko-floor-tile-nordic-night?ref=GY65fxs5WPI12

[@leelandthepantheribarra]

Coop: I’m so use to holding thick things Me: PAUSE!!!!!!!

[@TonyJelev]

Can you do CLMBR review? It looks like a great concept.

[@binyamj]

I bought these USA Olympic plates, because the deep dish are apparently very loud. These thin plates are still very tinny and noisy. They’re ductile iron, but sound like pure steel. My Iron Grip iron plates are very dull sounding and much quieter. Also, several of these plates arrived very scratched up on the back.

[@willpate3457]

Would you recommend these or The Strength Co plates? With shipping costs the Rogue actually come out just slightly cheaper. Looking to get 2-3 pairs of 45s to supplement bumpers.

[@Senick]

Nice calipers Coop!

[@hulkslayer626]

As nice as those are, I really really want those deep dish plates! Seriously considering selling all my Titan Fitness bumper plates to get them!

[@scrappylifter8318]

The 45 lb plate looks about the thickness of the 25 kg calibrated plate from Hansu. Their plates are double boxed for shipping.

[@dustinjohnson7538]

Check out weight it out plates. They are thinner and Claim near calibrated 2oz or less from stated weight. The change plates are awesome for loadable dumbbells.

[@sweetchildofnine6677]

I want Rogue's Standard 45 plates be to made here. Like I think those are the most beautiful plates but I want em made here

[@Sarge9272]

After training on calibrated kilo plates. Thick plates just don't feel the same. Definitely gonna get a set of these for my home gym!! I just love the thin profile!!

[@GarageGymReviews]

I agree the thin profiled feels different and allows to load more weight on the plate.- Mike, GGR Community Manager.

[@Lomez07734]

@garage gym reviews how has it been handling the plates now that’s you’ve had them for a while?

[@Sleeper250]

great for the kensui vest

[@Lomez07734]

Heads up to buyers, 6 of my 12 plates came with scratches. Rogue essentially said they will still work, and that they can’t help. Pretty disappointing response them. I’d advise anyone who buys to film yourself opening the plate box.

[@markwatanabe83]

You sold me. Bought em!

[@deleter1823]

Nice review I need plates that are thinner but heavier like my rubber coated 55 pounds plates take most room but if floor is covered I rather get those thin plates to load more weight on bar . Keep it up !!!!!❤❤

[@brianfox340]

Setting them next to each other really shows how exactly the same the finishing process is

[@solidstream13]

They would be a good choice if you have a Thruster bar which has a short sleeve. Then you can load more weight for deadlifts.

[@KronicNitron]

Thank coop for 4k videos

[@jackbravo8496]

thanks! been waiting for this review. thinking about these plates over the deep dish. EDIT: ah too bad..was hoping to have a bit more lip for carrying around

[@GarageGymReviews]

For me personally I want these over deep dish to make sure I can get the weight on the bar going heavy.- Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@jackbravo8496]

@@GarageGymReviews I wish they were more like the old Ivankos. I measured the lip on the inside. It's about 0.75", just enough to grab past the first knuckle

[@justinhallam2693]

I think you should do an review on the "SQUAT RACKS CANADA" SRC Classic Machined Steel Weight Plates, or the SRC Onyx Carbon Steel Weight Plates. they claim an 1% tolerance, and they claim to be thinner at .75" compared to the rouge at .89" and theyre also made in Canada

[@Zyzienzergling]

It's crazy that my calibrated plates are thinner. The rogue ones do have a nice look

[@carps_gym]

They kept the spokes on the 25s like StrengthCo. But theirs are also on the 10s too

[@elielhinojosa2604]

Coop, I purchased a set of these, 6 45lbs and 2 25lb plates. Each one has (to varying degree), what Rogue is calling, hanger marks inside the hubs. The hanger, according to Rogue, is used to hang the plate for coating. Do your USA Olympic plates have these markings or is the entire hub smooth?

[@aklein892]

That is a normal part of any coating process and after using a plate for any time the coating will wear off the inside hub from taking it on and off the barbell. It's a non-issue.

[@APere047]

I can't decide what to get!. Im still a sub 500lb lifter but I'm about to max out my big fat bumpers. Do you think it would be dangerous to deadlift with these on 3/4 stall mats over a concrete floor ? Also is there any benefits/drawbacks of using for deadlifts vs the deep dish?

[@dbsasuke]

Only difference to deep dish is you can fit more of these on the bar. If you’re using big bumpers these thin ones will be a good compliment to add more weight to the bar as they will fit. Stall mats will have no problem with these at all over concrete. Nothing to worry about.

[@APere047]

@@dbsasuke thanks for the info. I appreciate it

[@allnighter2011]

I think these serve a very specific purpose for those who run out of sleeve length, which is a small group... but aside from that and considering the price, i don't know why anyone would choose those over calibrated plates... i can see those having more cons than pros for everyday home gymmers... (hard to grip, loud, easy to scratch, expensive, and even aesthetically unpleasing when your squat or deadlift weight is average so you end up with a bar and few thin plates looking awkward...etc)

[@r1ashad]

Different weight size thickness might have something to do with being able to fit standard weight rack spacing.

[@thanumgaming]

Pro tip - run your entire edited video through a compressor / level limiter before uploading. Intro is WAY louder then the rest of the video. Great review as always Coop!

[@slc308]

Did you know that a 17.5 inch plate of 1 inch thick steel with a 2 inch center hole in it weighs 67.3 pounds. And a 17.25 inch plate weights 65.3 pounds. And they can be had from most metal shops, plasma cut or laser cut to size for about 50 dollars each. Also, they aren't cast iron and won't break if you really abuse them.

[@Thrallbra]

One thing about these 55lbs is that KG people can buy then because they are 25kg with less than an ounce of diference. So they can use these on mix and mach sets

[@julien.le.createur]

When you think someone brings you a pizza box but it's an olympic plate :(

[@dmanzawsome]

Always thought the deep dish looked really tacky so I like these a lot more.

[@aarondilley5266]

I would love to see you review Watson pro Olympic plates

[@carlfitness302]

coops do an review on the cheap adjustable bench in amazon there's a lot in there

[@arroz1971]

All my weight plates and dumbells I have ever weighed have been less weight by like a lb to lb and a half EXCEPT for my 1980's 25lb weights or my x-mark dumbbells.

[@joel5956]

I could see those being a good alternative to calibrated plates if they made 55lb versions. Otherwise, I think they're in a weird middle ground between calibrated and regular iron plates.

[@itsShibuya]

As a casual workout guy who uses rubber plates, how do you lift these off the ground when they're flat on the floor? Is there enough friction on the side to bring it to a stand?

[@StrongbyLee]

Keep a flathead screwdriver around.

[@johnnguyen6044]

That is one super-nice thin plate, or until you accidentally drop it on your foot. You can imagine dropping the plate on your foot, when loading/offloading the thin plates before/after squatting. Better safe than sorry, with the Deep Dish, or a Bumper Plate.

[@bulldogfit1584]

Review the RailTrainer please. Thank you

[@claysmitty6478]

Speaking of thin plates, I really hope to see a video of the Weigh It Out plates.

[@claysmitty6478]

Any possibility of seeing this review Coop?

[@AmorFati777X]

How hard are they to handle compared to normal 45s? Not sure if gripping will be more of a chore with these or not, especially in tight spaces.

[@eli9478]

Unless you're deadlifting 800 pounds plus, I think the deep dish are the best choice for most people. Again great review!

[@supernoodles908]

Hmmm depends if you're training for powerlifting. Deep dish plates, especially past 400lbs, is significantly easier. So you want to train how you compete. Other than that l, yeah, deep dish

[@AmorFati777X]

Are the 45's a noticeably bigger pain to handle than your typical 45lb plate due to the extreme thinness?

[@KenanTurkiye]

3:31 how can you not love this guy and his vids 👍 Been away from training and the internetz for 3 months, good to be back to all this, good stuff Coop.

[@deadliftdad]

I’d love to see these compared to Weight It Out they’re also USA made and claim to be the thinnest on the market

[@falconmcleod-shabogesic790]

I would never max out a barbell with any style of weight plate because i’m just that weak… but I DO want those thin style plates now XD

[@paulhopkins686]

Me too 👍

[@paimtime9842]

Is it more prone to crack or break due to the thickness?

[@christophertsipouras2290]

They are nice!

[@thetroothhurtz]

Dang I want these! And it would make my home gym smell like less of a tire factory versus all the bumper plates I have lol

[@sjk507]

do a vid on gym accessories

[@matto4102]

Similar to Weight It Out Plates with the thinness, but Iron vs. Steel.

[@xGambit13]

I got lucky a few months ago and got KG calibrated plates on Rogue for about $200 for a pair of 25kgs but I really want t hose deep dish plates

[@emacliftsalot]

Please review the new Cerberus Strength Barbells

[@gblcc3607]

Could u review the strength shop cast iron plates. Please

[@greghill158]

It might be a minor difference, but having the weights closer to your body should theoretically create a mechanical advantage and allow you to lift more weight. That might actually be a fun experiment to do if nobody has.

[@dicksharpe5622]

No, physically it's exactly the same. The main practical difference in terms of making a lift easier or harder is that having the weight further on the outsideof the bar makes it bend more, which makes deadlifts easier.

[@yotube9797]

I believe theres been experiments where test subjects lifted more if the weight appeared smaller. So bumpers “felt” heavier than regular plates.

[@laurynfromtheLAB]

So you’re going to do a video of them on the dumblers right

[@Izzy-nj1su]

How do these compare to the Strength Co. plates.

[@WeiderMystic]

Love them, but don't know why they are more expensive than the Deep Dish - same machining, pattern, less milled material. It's cheaper to buy the thinner billet material, and machine less out of it. Though, I guess these are just cast and finished up on the CNC. oh man those 25s are sexy

[@dc2090]

pretty certain they're cast, then machined, not completely machined from a solid chunk of billet.

[@WeiderMystic]

@@dc2090 yeah, i understand that, they still surface finish the underside and sides. less surface area to machine and less to powdercoat/cerakote. Also, smaller shipping boxes, can ship more at a time if within weight constraints. cost savings all around.

[@rquattro11]

I totally agree. Makes no sense why more expensive. Cast is also cheaper than maching from a solid piece

[@AIveoIus]

They're more expensive because Rogue knows people will see a shiny new Rogue product and then trip over themselves to spend their money on it. No matter what the product is.

[@melishadaniels8476]

They look beautiful

[@GarageGymReviews]

They are beautiful plates.-Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@JustinRudd42]

I think the 10 pound would make the loadable DB-15s more attractive. 10 pound are 0.8 inch and the DB-15 have a 6.75 inch sleeve. Minus the 1.5 for the Oso collar, you could get max 120# of plates on there. Pick up pair of 2.5 and 5, you’ve got 5 pound increments from 15 to 135.

[@richardmather1906]

I like a thicker plate (Have the Troys). Easier to move around. Picking these things off the floor would be a workout itself.

[@gray_gogy]

How's the battery life?

[@squealer42]

You need to get your eye up there a lot closer to the scope to see the target properly.

[@jonathanteneyck]

In regards to maxing the weight out, I don't see that really is an issue with most plates. The Rogue Deadlift bar gives over 15" of sleeve, which could hold 5 100# deep dish plates per side (I realize most wouldn't have that many but for argument's sake) which is over 1,000. Or 7 45# per side which is 685 or a combination like 2 100's and 4 45's for over 800. That's enough for most people's deadlift and certainly for other lifts. I know some lifters are stronger and there needs to be room for a collar or a clip but all in all, I think these come down to an argument over aesthetic or price before a legit argument over weight capacity. imo

[@monawoka97]

But if the plates are thin... It doesn't look like I'm lifting as much weight xD. My ego cannot withstand anything other than bumper plates. Makes a 315 deadlift look monstrous.