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Bumper Plates
Frequently Asked Questions
What are bumper plates?
Bumper plates are rubber-coated weight plates designed to be safely dropped during Olympic lifts, reducing noise and protecting floors and barbells.
What types of bumper plates does Fitness Giant offer?
Fitness Giant offers black bumper plates, colored bumper plates, competition bumper plates, crumb rubber plates, and training bumper sets.
Are bumper plates safe to drop?
Yes, bumper plates are designed for controlled dropping during Olympic lifts, thanks to their shock-absorbing rubber construction.
What is the difference between training and competition bumper plates?
Competition plates have tighter weight tolerances, steel center hubs, and standardized colors, while training plates offer similar performance at a lower cost.
Do bumper plates fit standard Olympic barbells?
Yes, bumper plates have a 2-inch center hole that fits all Olympic barbells.
Are bumper plates suitable for home gyms?
Absolutely. Bumper plates reduce noise, protect floors, and are ideal for garage gyms, CrossFit training, and Olympic lifting at home.
Do bumper plates bounce?
Yes, bumper plates have varying bounce levels depending on the material. Crumb rubber plates have higher bounce, while competition plates have minimal bounce.
What weights do bumper plates come in?
Bumper plates typically come in 10, 15, 25, 35, 45, and 55 lbs, with color-coded options for easy identification.
Are bumper plates durable?
Yes, bumper plates are built from high-density rubber designed to withstand repeated drops without cracking or deforming.
Do bumper plates have low odor?
Most modern bumper plates are made with low-odor rubber compounds, especially premium and competition-grade models.
Do bumper plates damage floors?
Bumper plates are much safer for floors than iron plates, but using rubber flooring or mats is still recommended for protection.
Are bumper plates accurate in weight?
Competition plates have the tightest tolerances, while standard bumper plates typically fall within a small acceptable weight variance.
Do bumper plates require special storage?
No, bumper plates can be stored on standard Olympic plate trees or horizontal plate racks.
Which brands of bumper plates does Fitness Giant carry?
Fitness Giant offers bumper plates from VTX, Troy Barbell, Body-Solid, and other trusted strength equipment manufacturers.
How do I choose the right bumper plates?
Consider your lifting style, budget, bounce preference, weight tolerance needs, and whether you want black, colored, or competition-grade plates.
