Chuckie B. Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 When did they stop making them, late sixtys? What is their width together? Mr. Sorin maybe you could help us out on this one. Thanks for any replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqeezeMasterFlash Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 And, of course, if anyone know where to get a pair I'm sure many of us would be appreciative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davekline Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 I am sure you are looking to practice the strength feet known as the "hub-lift", where the plate is lifted by pinching the center hub with the fingers. You may also want the check out Ironmind's "Hub-style pinch gripper" no. 1244 as this accessory will provide for more even resistance progresion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqeezeMasterFlash Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 I'm not looking for them just for the hub, but also for the width and reputed slipperyness of the plates when doing a 2x45 pinch. I'm also interested in their historical value. IM's hub is fun and all, but lifting real plates is much more satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br765 Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 I have an older set of standard barbell plates that work great for hub lifting. I haven't measured them against the York hubs yet. I will have to do that tonight. I looked for new sets like mine, but it looks like the design has been changed. I got this set of plates from a friend who had them collecting dust in the back of his garage. You might advertise on some local bulletin boards that you are looking to buy old gym equipment. I know Costco has sold thousands of plate sets similar to the one I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 And, of course, if anyone know where to get a pair I'm sure many of us would be appreciative. You can't. They are as rare as moon rocks. Richard did build a "York Simulator" that's a block the same exact width of those two wide York 45 plates he pinch lifted. Ask him about getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannosaurus Dave Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 With regard to the original question, I think the change was around 1967. A friend bought his York set in '68 and it had the first thin 45's we'd seen. Very old sets had 35's and 25's with a hub and a flange, similar to the Pro equipment now available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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