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Amazon has 245-Lb BalanceFrom Cast Iron Olympic 2" Weight Plate Set on sale for $239.99. Shipping is free.
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Walmart has 245-Lb BalanceFrom Cast Iron Olympic 2" Weight Plate Set (Vintage or Rubber Coated) on sale for $239.99. Shipping is free.

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Includes the following plates:
  • 2x 2.5-LB Plates
  • 2x 5-LB Plates
  • 2x 10-LB Plates
  • 2x 25-LB Plates
  • 2X 35-LB Plates
  • 2X 45-LB Plates

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Amazon [amazon.com] has 245-lb BalanceFrom Cast Iron Olympic 2" Weight Plate Set: 2x 2.5lb, 2x 5lb, 2x 10lb, 2x 25lb, 2x 35lb, 2x 45lb on sale for $239.99. Shipping is free.

Walmart [walmart.com] also has 245-lb BalanceFrom Cast Iron Olympic 2" Weight Plate Set: 2x 2.5lb, 2x 5lb, 2x 10lb, 2x 25lb, 2x 35lb, 2x 45lb on sale for $239.99. Shipping is free.

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    Product Name: BalanceFrom Cast Iron Plate Weight Plate for Strength Training and Weightlifting, 1-Inch or 2-Inch, Standard or Olympic 2INSTD-245SET
    Manufacturer: BalanceFrom
    Model Number: 2INSTD-245SET
    Product SKU: B0B5VPWYJ6
    UPC: 810082439755
    ASIN: B0B5VPWYJ6
    Brand: BalanceFrom
    Item Dimensions LxWxH: 3 x 3 x 3 Inches
    Item Weight: 3 Pounds
    Item model number: 2INSTD-245SET
    Manufacturer: BalanceFrom
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    MellowHalibut9900
    09-13-2023 at 05:24 PM.
    09-13-2023 at 05:24 PM.
    Nice! Great deal. I like the idea of the rubber coated ones on Walmart. You can use the handles for fireman's cary etc. Any one have experience with that type?
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    crazyhick
    09-14-2023 at 05:09 AM.
    09-14-2023 at 05:09 AM.
    Quote from MellowHalibut9900 :
    Nice! Great deal. I like the idea of the rubber coated ones on Walmart. You can use the handles for fireman's cary etc. Any one have experience with that type?

    No problem with the rubber coated ones at all, unless you call dropping one on your foot a problem. 😝
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    Adelley
    09-14-2023 at 05:10 AM.
    09-14-2023 at 05:10 AM.
    Quote from MellowHalibut9900 :
    Nice! Great deal. I like the idea of the rubber coated ones on Walmart. You can use the handles for fireman's cary etc. Any one have experience with that type?

    Yes, you can use the handles for fireman's cary etc.
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    jincopunk
    09-14-2023 at 05:13 AM.
    09-14-2023 at 05:13 AM.
    Isn't 1$/lb standard price for non bumper plates? Or have prices still remained elevated after covid?
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    dspellman
    09-14-2023 at 05:35 AM.
    09-14-2023 at 05:35 AM.
    Just a heads up, the 45# rubber coated are not standard diameter plates. IIRC, they are an inch or so smaller and may effect deadlifts performed with other plates or create increased ROM if performed solely with this style of plates. YMMV
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    k4j98
    09-14-2023 at 07:06 AM.
    09-14-2023 at 07:06 AM.
    Quote from dspellman :
    Just a heads up, the 45# rubber coated are not standard diameter plates. IIRC, they are an inch or so smaller and may effect deadlifts performed with other plates or create increased ROM if performed solely with this style of plates. YMMV
    In addition, my forty fives are splitting at various spots in the rubber. I've had them for four months and haven't dropped or abused them in any way.

    They still work and I like the handles, but I'll get irons next time.
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    MellowHalibut9900
    09-14-2023 at 07:23 AM.
    09-14-2023 at 07:23 AM.
    Quote from dspellman :
    Just a heads up, the 45# rubber coated are not standard diameter plates. IIRC, they are an inch or so smaller and may effect deadlifts performed with other plates or create increased ROM if performed solely with this style of plates. YMMV
    What is "increased ROM?"
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    Coheed1000
    09-14-2023 at 09:39 AM.
    09-14-2023 at 09:39 AM.
    Quote from MellowHalibut9900 :
    What is "increased ROM?"

    ROM = Range of motion
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    Dealzmaster123
    09-14-2023 at 10:38 AM.
    09-14-2023 at 10:38 AM.
    Quote from k4j98 :
    In addition, my forty fives are splitting at various spots in the rubber. I've had them for four months and haven't dropped or abused them in any way.

    They still work and I like the handles, but I'll get irons next time.

    Also, I've used similar rubber coated plates at the gym and the rubber ends up deteriorating and getting sticky. Not sure if it's due to the cleaning solution used or if it's from UV exposure, but something to note.
    I don't think the above issue occurs to bumper plates.
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    FuzzMan24096
    09-15-2023 at 08:14 AM.
    09-15-2023 at 08:14 AM.
    Quote from dspellman :
    Just a heads up, the 45# rubber coated are not standard diameter plates. IIRC, they are an inch or so smaller and may effect deadlifts performed with other plates or create increased ROM if performed solely with this style of plates. YMMV

    I see this brought up every time these types of plates show up on this sub and it's kinda irrelevant and the geniuses who comment don't even understand the real issue.

    1. If you just have these you're fine, nothing wrong with a little extra (minimal) ROM unless you're in some kind of formal competition. An inch difference means 1/2 inch lower.

    2. If you do Olympic lifts and drop your weight, you could mess up your bumpers since these aren't designed to be dropped (hence the smaller diameter) and your bumpers would be carrying extra load. Most people, even those with bumpers, aren't dropping their weight (I'm not talking about a couple inches), so it really doesn't matter for your average SDer

    That's it.
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    09-15-2023 at 03:32 PM.
    09-15-2023 at 03:32 PM.
    Quote from FuzzMan24096 :
    I see this brought up every time these types of plates show up on this sub and it's kinda irrelevant and the geniuses who comment don't even understand the real issue.

    1. If you just have these you're fine, nothing wrong with a little extra (minimal) ROM unless you're in some kind of formal competition. An inch difference means 1/2 inch lower.

    2. If you do Olympic lifts and drop your weight, you could mess up your bumpers since these aren't designed to be dropped (hence the smaller diameter) and your bumpers would be carrying extra load. Most people, even those with bumpers, aren't dropping their weight (I'm not talking about a couple inches), so it really doesn't matter for your average SDer

    That's it.

    I find it slightly exciting to drop a deadlift at the top of the rep when using bumpers. Just because it is so unusual to be able to do that.

    I found it also let's me continue to do more reps with less strain on my back in bad forms that sometimes happen when lowering weight
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    FloridaKevin
    09-16-2023 at 11:52 PM.
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    Poor flex drivers
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    gordgeck
    09-17-2023 at 07:28 AM.
    09-17-2023 at 07:28 AM.
    260# for $200 so much better deal.

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Balanc.../355125137
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