York Pennsylvania, in the not too distant past, was the Mecca of strength training in this country. Home of the York Barbell Company. Aspiring bodybuilders and weightlifters came to York and the York gym the way bodybuilders gravitated to Gold’s gym and Venice California. Today the York Barbell Company remains part of the landscape, but only a shadow of its former self. Twenty plus years ago just about every college, high school, YMCA, home and commercial gym in this country had the York name in it. The York Standard Olympic set was indeed the “standard.” Now, with the exception of some high-end bars, most of the York products are made in China. And it seems you’d be hard pressed to find a York plate in any gym. You can get a glimpse of what that great era was like by visiting the Weightlifting Hall of Fame located right on the grounds of the York Barbell Company. On a recent visit I took some pictures.
York Barbell Company
3300 Board Road
York, PA 17402 800-358-9675
The Hall of Fame hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 6 pm, Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm. There is no charge to tour the Hall of Fame and Museum. Tours are self-guided and a printed tour guide is available in the lobby.
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