RunningRiot4Fun Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) Hello GB! I'm interested in attempting the 2x45 plate pinch and I was wondering what thickness the plates should be. I currently have cheap Chinese deep dish plates and they measure 3.5" in a pair. I see that York has legacy plates that measure 1.5" bringing the total for 2 plates to 3". I also own a flask which is supposed to mimic 2 plates, but the flask is only 2.25". This is where the confusion comes. I cannot seem to find 2 plates that equal 2.25". Please let me know what size plates I should order. I tried looking online and couldn't find a clear answer. Thanks! Edited December 8, 2022 by RunningRiot4Fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Most cheap generic iron plates are 1" to 1.5" thick. Deep dish plates are the exception, and of course are going to be much thicker and harder. Best way to find thinner plates is to buy them in person. Used better than new. Check out used sporting good stores or online classifieds like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Deep dish are certainly harder - but most others are simply a matter of training with what you have. More important is having them "clean" of any grease from your hands etc. - after that it's just a matter of strength at that width - which will develop over time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningRiot4Fun Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 Thanks guys! I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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