Bumpers

Let’s take a close-up look at the Oly Bumper Plates from Rep. If you are new to weightlifting and wonder what bumper plates are, they are simply weighted plates made of high-density rubber. They have the official diameter across all weights and are used in lifts (Olympic and CrossFit) where the weighted barbell is dropped to the ground. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Rep Bumper Plates – Overview The difference between bumper plates and normal plates is normal plates are made from iron cast and bare steel wrapped in rubber. Bumper plates are made of rubber (sometimes recycled) except for the steel or brass bushing around the inner hole. Bumper plates are quieter than iron plates, and you can even decrease their decibel level by using rubber matting. Bumper plates offer more versatility than iron plates because you can drop bumper plates from any height without worry. You can do the snatch, deadlift, […]