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245-Lb BalanceFrom Cast Iron Olympic 2" Weight Plate Set

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Amazon has 245-Lb BalanceFrom Cast Iron Olympic 2" Weight Plate Set on sale for $239.99. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Also includes scheduled delivery to the first dry area inside your residence, selectable during checkout. Available dates and times will vary by location.
Walmart has 245-Lb BalanceFrom Cast Iron Olympic 2" Weight Plate Set (Vintage or Rubber Coated) on sale for $239.99. Shipping is free.

Available Styles:Thanks to Deal Hunter SehoneyDP for finding this deal.

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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  • This deal works out to slightly less than $1/Lb.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.
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Amazon has 245-Lb BalanceFrom Cast Iron Olympic 2" Weight Plate Set on sale for $239.99. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Also includes scheduled delivery to the first dry area inside your residence, selectable during checkout. Available dates and times will vary by location.
Walmart has 245-Lb BalanceFrom Cast Iron Olympic 2" Weight Plate Set (Vintage or Rubber Coated) on sale for $239.99. Shipping is free.

Available Styles:Thanks to Deal Hunter SehoneyDP for finding this deal.

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

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • This deal works out to slightly less than $1/Lb.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Model: BalanceFrom Cast Iron Plate Weight Plate for Strength Training and Weightlifting, 1-Inch or 2-Inch, Standard or Olympic 2INSTD-245SET

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Sep 14, 2023
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MellowHalibut9900
Sep 14, 2023
53 Posts
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?
Sep 14, 2023
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Sep 14, 2023
crazyhick
Sep 14, 2023
244 Posts
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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Sep 14, 2023
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Adelley
Sep 14, 2023
9,037 Posts
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.
Sep 14, 2023
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Sep 14, 2023
jincopunk
Sep 14, 2023
221 Posts
Isn't 1$/lb standard price for non bumper plates? Or have prices still remained elevated after covid?
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Sep 14, 2023
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Sep 14, 2023
dspellman
Sep 14, 2023
10 Posts
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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Sep 14, 2023
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Sep 14, 2023
k4j98
Sep 14, 2023
301 Posts
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.
Sep 14, 2023
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Sep 14, 2023
MellowHalibut9900
Sep 14, 2023
53 Posts
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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Sep 14, 2023
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Coheed1000
Sep 14, 2023
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Quote from MellowHalibut9900 :
What is "increased ROM?"
ROM = Range of motion
Sep 14, 2023
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Sep 14, 2023
Dealzmaster123
Sep 14, 2023
46 Posts
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.
Sep 15, 2023
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FuzzMan24096
Sep 15, 2023
135 Posts
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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Sep 15, 2023
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Sep 15, 2023
ripeningmango
Sep 15, 2023
74 Posts
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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Sep 17, 2023
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FloridaKevin
Sep 17, 2023
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Poor flex drivers
Sep 17, 2023
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gordgeck
Sep 17, 2023
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260# for $200 so much better deal.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Balanc.../355125137
Sep 17, 2023
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Sep 17, 2023
JeremyP7582
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from gordgeck :
260# for $200 so much better deal.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Balanc.../355125137
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Sep 17, 2023
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guyrelax
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from Dealzmaster123 :
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.
most rubber plates are also made of toxic chemicals from china. You can smell it. It's like going to harbor freight.

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