Did you know that strength-training and weight-lifting dates back to mythological times? If you are curious to know more, you can learn all you ever wanted to know about the sport of weight lifting at the York Barbell Weight-lifting Hall of Fame and Museum. The Museum will astonish visitors with displays of vintage barbells and weights including the original 185kg Elite set which was made in the US and certified by the IWF for use at international competitions. You can watch a short presentation in the auditorium, which features an Olympic weight-lifting platform. Other displays include the Strongmanism exhibit, featuring photos, trophies and other related artifacts.

York Barbell Weight-lifting Hall of Fame, 3300 Board Rd, York, PA 17406, 800 358 9675

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