Originally Posted by
Tom Campitelli
I think it is entirely reasonable to have a discussion with the gym owners about getting some iron. Be respectful and potentially offer to help offset some of the cost. They'll either say yes or no. If they say no and you buy it, make sure that you make an arrangement with them so that you have priority use of the plates when you are training there. Ivanko OM series iron is actually 450 mm in diameter. It also fits on the bar properly. York Legacy iron also fits on the bar, but it is smaller than regulation diameter. It can be had for cheaper than the Ivanko if you can get a hold of the York rep. Those are probably your best bets for training plates. When you are ready for the full monty, the Rogue calibrated plates await. In fact, I just looked at the prices, you may want to take a good look at the Rogue calibrated plates. If you get them denominated in pounds, they cost the same or less as the Yorks purchased through Rogue, or the Ivankos purchased through Dumbbellbuddy.