Is it worth getting bumper plates?
If you are doing big movements, CrossFit, or Olympic-style lifts, you’ll definitely want to invest in a set of bumper plates. You will end up dropping your bar regularly. Without bumper plates, you will damage your weights and your floor. If you are doing any barbell work at all, bumper plates are the right way to go.
Are bumper plates more expensive?
Even if you just prefer bumper plates over cast iron for general strength training (that is, not CrossFit/Olympic lifting), you still have to consider pricing. Bumpers tend to cost more cash per pound than steel.
Are rubber weights cheaper?
To start, the biggest difference between rubber and iron plates is that iron plates tend to be cheaper. A 10lb rubber plate and a 10lb iron plate weigh exactly the same amount, and are both going to get you the gainz you’re looking for.
How much do bumper plates weigh?
Bumper plates are commonly available in 10, 15, 25, 35, 45, and 55 lb denominations, or 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 in kilogram-denominated sets. A few companies sell “fractional” weight plates weighing 1 lb (0.5 kg) or less.
What is the difference between rubber plates and bumper plates?
So what are the differences between bumper plates, metal plates, and rubber plates? Bumper plates are made out of thick rubber or urethane and can be dropped from overhead. Metal plates are made out of cast iron, steel, or chrome and cannot be dropped. Rubber plates are metal plates that have a thin rubber coating.
Is it OK to mix bumper and iron plates?
You can mix bumper plates with iron plates without worrying about damaging your plates or barbell. However, this works as long as you add iron plates with the same weight or less to the bumper plates. Mixing bumper plates helps to protect your floor and barbell from damage.
Will bumper plates crack concrete?
With great bumper plates, you can absolutely lift and drop your bumper plates on concrete. You’ve got a lot of iron and a lot of weight coming down, so there is a slight risk to chipping or cracking your concrete floor. Additionally, it’s not great for the barbell.
What are the best bumper plates?
HulkFit Color Coded Olympic 2-Inch Rubber Bumper Plate with Steel Hub for Strength Training.
Where to get cheap bumper plates?
– Superior craftsmanship and design. – Extra thick 10 lb plates are the best on the market, and highly resistant to bending – Low bounce. – Thin profile. – Factory tested to withstand over 12,000 drops from a height of 8 ft. – Used in both commercial and home gyms all over the world – 3% Tolerance
How to choose the right bumper plates?
Durability. Literally,a bumper plate is made and designed to be dropped from overhead.
Do I need bumper plates?
Well that’s going to depend on your programming. Bumper plates are really only needed for the Olympic lifts where the bar is dropped from the hips, the rack position, and/or overhead. Normal strength training or powerlifting that consists of the squat, deadlift, various presses, and the row do not require bumper plates.