Bumper Plates

1. What are bumper plates?

Bumper plates are weight plates made of durable rubber, specifically designed for weightlifting. They allow the barbell to be dropped safely without damaging the floor or equipment.

2. What are the advantages of bumper plates?

• Floor protection: The rubber material absorbs impact when dropped, protecting the floor.
• Durability: High-quality bumper plates are robust and withstand intense training.
• Versatility: Suitable for various exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and Olympic lifts.

3. What types of bumper plates are there?

• Competition Bumper Plates: Made to the highest competition standards with international color coding and a weight tolerance of just ±10g. Excellent shock absorption and suitable for dropping. Ideal for professional training and competitions.
• High Temp Bumper Plates: Made from recycled rubber for high durability and noise reduction. These plates offer excellent impact absorption and are perfect for powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting. Great for commercial or home gym use.
• Colored bumper plates: Vibrantly color-coded for quick weight identification. Covered in dense rubber for noise and shock absorption. Highly durable and suitable for intense training environments.
• Standard Bumper Plates: Noise- and impact-reducing rubber coating with a hardness rating of 90. Sold in pairs with a 50 mm stainless steel ring. Robust, versatile, and suitable for most training setups.

4. How do I choose the right bumper plates?

• Training goal: For Olympic weightlifting, competition bumper plates are recommended.
• Budget: Standard bumper plates are more affordable, while urethane versions are more expensive but longer-lasting.
• Space: Consider the thickness of the plates to avoid exceeding the barbell’s maximum load capacity.

5. Which bumper plates are best suited for my training style?

• Competition bumper plates are ideal for professional weightlifting and high precision, offering minimal weight tolerance.
• High Temp bumper plates are great for quieter workouts – perfect for home gyms or shared training spaces.
• Colored bumper plates allow for quick weight identification, especially useful during fast-paced training sessions.
• Standard bumper plates offer a solid price-performance ratio and are suitable for a wide range of functional training setups.