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260-lbs BalanceFrom Olympic Bumper Weight Plates Set w/ Steel Hub (Colored)
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Walmart has 260-lbs BalanceFrom Olympic Bumper Weight Plates Set w/ Steel Hub (Colored) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.
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Walmart has 260-lbs BalanceFrom Olympic Bumper Weight Plates Set w/ Steel Hub (Colored) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member nextlevelsst for sharing this deal.
Includes:
- 2x 45-lbs (Blue)
- 2x 35-lbs (Green)
- 2x 25-lbs (Yellow)
- 2x 15-lbs (Orange)
- 2x 10lbs (Beige)
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Written by qwikwit | Staff- About this Deal:
- This offer is $25.01 lower than the previous +49 FP deal.
- ~$0.77 per lb
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- About this Product:
- Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars at Walmart based on over 2,300 customer reviews.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.
Walmart has 260-lbs BalanceFrom Olympic Bumper Weight Plates Set w/ Steel Hub (Colored) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member nextlevelsst for sharing this deal.
Includes:
Walmart has 260-lbs BalanceFrom Olympic Bumper Weight Plates Set w/ Steel Hub (Colored) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member nextlevelsst for sharing this deal.
Includes:
- 2x 45-lbs (Blue)
- 2x 35-lbs (Green)
- 2x 25-lbs (Yellow)
- 2x 15-lbs (Orange)
- 2x 10lbs (Beige)
Editor's Notes
Written by qwikwit | Staff- About this Deal:
- This offer is $25.01 lower than the previous +49 FP deal.
- ~$0.77 per lb
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- About this Product:
- Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars at Walmart based on over 2,300 customer reviews.
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Another few things to consider when getting an Olympic style barbell:
Diameter - You might prefer the feel of a wider or thinner bar. (This can also be a major factor in the amount of bend)
Bend - For Olympic lifts, some bend is preferred. For deadlifting, people usually want a stiff bar that bends as little as possible.
Knurling aggressiveness - Preferences differ in how rough they like knurling on bars.
Knurling location - The middle of some bars are smooth, while others have knurling. This knurling provides more grip on something like squats. But it also can rough on your skin for things like cleans. There's also the detail for where and how many gaps there are in the knurling around where your hands go for bench press.
All that being said, one last piece of advice. If you've got the space for multiple bars, it can be helpful to get a cheap bar from a deal to get you going. And then get a second, nicer bar later if you'd like. That might also give you time to learn some of your preferences, and get a 2nd bar that better fits your style. Sometimes it can be really helpful to have a 2nd bar, depending on your workout or if you are working out with someone else.
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260lb set
45lb pair - $73.68 (.82c per pound)
35lb pair - $66.96 (.96c per pound)
100lb set (2x25, 2x15, 2x10) - $59.35 (.59c per pound)
160lb set w/ bar
Bar - $51.97
45lb pair - $69.06 (.77c per pound)
25lb pair - $42.71 (.85c per pound)
10lb pair - $21.25 ($1.06 per pound)
Any reason in particular people are recommending a different bar? Seems like 700lb will last awhile and it has good reviews
it has always been 5 lbs for a reason
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260lb set
45lb pair - $73.68 (.82c per pound)
35lb pair - $66.96 (.96c per pound)
100lb set (2x25, 2x15, 2x10) - $59.35 (.59c per pound)
160lb set w/ bar
Bar - $51.97
45lb pair - $69.06 (.77c per pound)
25lb pair - $42.71 (.85c per pound)
10lb pair - $21.25 ($1.06 per pound)
Edit: yep, this seems to be the case. I placed my order and then saw the individual items with a "request cancellation" option. Thanks!
260lb set
45lb pair - $73.68 (.82c per pound)
35lb pair - $66.96 (.96c per pound)
100lb set (2x25, 2x15, 2x10) - $59.35 (.59c per pound)
160lb set w/ bar
Bar - $51.97
45lb pair - $69.06 (.77c per pound)
25lb pair - $42.71 (.85c per pound)
10lb pair - $21.25 ($1.06 per pound)
Any reason in particular people are recommending a different bar? Seems like 700lb will last awhile and it has good reviews
Another few things to consider when getting an Olympic style barbell:
- Diameter - You might prefer the feel of a wider or thinner bar. (This can also be a major factor in the amount of bend)
- Bend - For Olympic lifts, some bend is preferred. For deadlifting, people usually want a stiff bar that bends as little as possible.
- Knurling aggressiveness - Preferences differ in how rough they like knurling on bars.
- Knurling location - The middle of some bars are smooth, while others have knurling. This knurling provides more grip on something like squats. But it also can rough on your skin for things like cleans. There's also the detail for where and how many gaps there are in the knurling around where your hands go for bench press.
All that being said, one last piece of advice. If you've got the space for multiple bars, it can be helpful to get a cheap bar from a deal to get you going. And then get a second, nicer bar later if you'd like. That might also give you time to learn some of your preferences, and get a 2nd bar that better fits your style. Sometimes it can be really helpful to have a 2nd bar, depending on your workout or if you are working out with someone else.Years ago, a common rule-of-thumb that I'd see online was "don't have more iron weight on a bar than bumpers". This is just for exercises where the bar rests on the plates (deadlifts), and not on a rack (squats). That's why you can usually get buy with just larger bumpers and iron smaller plates. And it shows that it doesn't hurt to mix bumpers and iron 45's on a bar.
Lastly, 10 and 15 lbs bumpers aren't great. They are very fragile when used without 25+ lbs bumpers. Even with more expensive brands. You probably aren't missing out on much if you never purchase any 10 and 15 lbs bumpers.
Years ago, a common rule-of-thumb that I'd see online was "don't have more iron weight on a bar than bumpers". This is just for exercises where the bar rests on the plates (deadlifts), and not on a rack (squats). That's why you can usually get buy with just larger bumpers and iron smaller plates. And it shows that it doesn't hurt to mix bumpers and iron 45's on a bar.
Lastly, 10 and 15 lbs bumpers aren't great. They are very fragile when used without 25+ lbs bumpers. Even with more expensive brands. You probably aren't missing out on much if you never purchase any 10 and 15 lbs bumpers.
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I ended up just getting two of the 160lb sets (one with bar, one without), since I'll have 4x10's, 4x25's, and 4x45's, with the only thing unnecessary is the extra pair of 25's that I'll try to sell.
Also, thanks zyberwoof! Super helpful. I'll follow your advice to give this one a go and see how I do, then be on the lookout for a better bar in the future.
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