Walmart[walmart.com] has 370-Lb BalanceFrom HOPRO Olympic Bumper Plate Weight Plate w/ Steel Hub Set on sale for $299.99. Shipping is free.
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BalanceFrom HOPRO Olympic Bumper Plate Weight Plate with Steel Hub Bumper plates are constructed of high density rubber with solid stainless steel inserts that can withstand repeated drops. Each bumper plate has an inner ring with a diameter of 2 and fits any olympic barbell dumbbell bar or sled with a 2 diameter. Black bumper plate is labeled LB and KG in white for easy identification and labeled in both lbs and kgs. Sold in SINGLES or SETS SINGLE Options: 10lbs 15lbs 25lbs 35lbs 45lbs 55lbs SETS Options and Information: 160 lbs Set: 2x10LB + 2x25LB + 2x45LB Plates 210 lbs Set: 2x25LB + 2x35LB + 2x45LB Plates 260 lbs Set: 2x10LB + 2x15LB + 2x25LB + 2x35LB + 2x45LB Plates 370 lbs Set: 2x10LB + 2x15LB + 2x25LB + 2x35LB + 2x45LB + 2x55LB Plates
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UPC:
810082434866
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I believe they come in multiple shipments via FedEx Ground. The max weight for a package is 150 lbs. Each box had two poly bands around the package to keep the cardboard from completely falling apart (helped slightly in this regard).
I believe they come in multiple shipments via FedEx Ground. The max weight for a package is 150 lbs. Each box had two poly bands around the package to keep the cardboard from completely falling apart (helped slightly in this regard).
I don't get the appeal of the 35 and 55 lbs plates. Does anyone else agree that a set like this would be better if they swapped out the 35's and 55's for 45's?
I don't get the appeal of the 35 and 55 lbs plates. Does anyone else agree that a set like this would be better if they swapped out the 35's and 55's for 45's?
I don't get the appeal of the 35 and 55 lbs plates. Does anyone else agree that a set like this would be better if they swapped out the 35's and 55's for 45's?
Correct. I'm suggesting 2x10, 2x15, 2x25, and 6x45 instead. This would still be a 370 lbs set.
35's and 55's just seem to clutter up the gym more. They add an additional limbs on weight trees, for example. Often times gyms have trees and other storage with not enough limbs. The result is that weights are more commonly misplaced and disorganized.
For a similar analogy, think of change/coins. In the US we've got 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 cent coins. Having 35 or 70 cent coins, for example, seems excessive. They'd make things worse.
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Then don't buy them. It's really as simple as that.
My original question was "Does anyone else agree that a set like this would be better if they swapped out the 35's and 55's for 45's?" It wasn't "Should I buy these?" I figured I was just making good conversation.
And to be honest, I think a lot of home gym owners with limited space might appreciate the insight that buying a set with 35's and 55's might be a mistake they hadn't considered. I got my 35's 15 years when I bought a 300lbs set from Dick's. They've sat idle almost the whole time. I personally wish someone had suggested to me that I avoid them.
P.S. If you are concerned for me, don't be. I've already got 250 lbs in bumpers at home. My original post was for a discussion. Not to help me figure out whether to purchase this deal or not.
They are really bad quality but have weight so if you are sure you are not going to drop them and will baby them then its worth it else look for something else.
They are really bad quality but have weight so if you are sure you are not going to drop them and will baby them then its worth it else look for something else.
Pardon my ignorance, what's the downside to low quality weights? My kid is hounding me to buy him more bumper plates and I'm tempted by whatever is cheapest.
Correct. I'm suggesting 2x10, 2x15, 2x25, and 6x45 instead. This would still be a 370 lbs set.
35's and 55's just seem to clutter up the gym more. They add an additional limbs on weight trees, for example. Often times gyms have trees and other storage with not enough limbs. The result is that weights are more commonly misplaced and disorganized.
For a similar analogy, think of change/coins. In the US we've got 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 cent coins. Having 35 or 70 cent coins, for example, seems excessive. They'd make things worse.
Ah okay. I misunderstood.
I would agree with you, but it really depends what exercises you're doing and what fidelity you need. Going up 50lbs between sets doesn't work for everyone or every exercise
Pardon my ignorance, what's the downside to low quality weights? My kid is hounding me to buy him more bumper plates and I'm tempted by whatever is cheapest.
It will totally depend on the way you or your kid planning to use it.
If they are going to do olympic weightlifting or crossfit etc where they will be dropping the weight a lot from say couple of inches or ft or so above the ground a lot then these will not last at all as they are poorly made. The metal ring in center come off, these and cheap ones are generally not made of all one rubber piece they are joined at edge so they can come off or start crumbling up.
If you are just doing basic strength training with squats deadlifts etc and will always ensure to put them down properly without dropping they will serve you well as they weigh same as any other weight including rogue (maybe with a little high tolerance limit)
I believe they come in multiple shipments via FedEx Ground. The max weight for a package is 150 lbs. Each box had two poly bands around the package to keep the cardboard from completely falling apart (helped slightly in this regard).
Yep, I ordered the 160lb set about a week ago and it really just kept the cardboard from falling off, the 25s and 45s looked like plate sandwiches, cardboard was just destroyed on the edges.
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35's and 55's just seem to clutter up the gym more. They add an additional limbs on weight trees, for example. Often times gyms have trees and other storage with not enough limbs. The result is that weights are more commonly misplaced and disorganized.
For a similar analogy, think of change/coins. In the US we've got 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 cent coins. Having 35 or 70 cent coins, for example, seems excessive. They'd make things worse.
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And to be honest, I think a lot of home gym owners with limited space might appreciate the insight that buying a set with 35's and 55's might be a mistake they hadn't considered. I got my 35's 15 years when I bought a 300lbs set from Dick's. They've sat idle almost the whole time. I personally wish someone had suggested to me that I avoid them.
P.S. If you are concerned for me, don't be. I've already got 250 lbs in bumpers at home. My original post was for a discussion. Not to help me figure out whether to purchase this deal or not.
35's and 55's just seem to clutter up the gym more. They add an additional limbs on weight trees, for example. Often times gyms have trees and other storage with not enough limbs. The result is that weights are more commonly misplaced and disorganized.
For a similar analogy, think of change/coins. In the US we've got 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 cent coins. Having 35 or 70 cent coins, for example, seems excessive. They'd make things worse.
I would agree with you, but it really depends what exercises you're doing and what fidelity you need. Going up 50lbs between sets doesn't work for everyone or every exercise
If they are going to do olympic weightlifting or crossfit etc where they will be dropping the weight a lot from say couple of inches or ft or so above the ground a lot then these will not last at all as they are poorly made. The metal ring in center come off, these and cheap ones are generally not made of all one rubber piece they are joined at edge so they can come off or start crumbling up.
If you are just doing basic strength training with squats deadlifts etc and will always ensure to put them down properly without dropping they will serve you well as they weigh same as any other weight including rogue (maybe with a little high tolerance limit)
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