General
bumper plates
What does bumper plates mean?
Rubber-coated weight plates designed to be dropped from height without damaging the floor or bar, used in Olympic lifting and CrossFit.
"Load the bumper plates so you can drop the bar after your clean."
Origin
Weightlifting equipment terminology.
Frequently asked questions
What are bumper plates?
They're rubber-coated weight plates built to be dropped from height without damaging the floor or the barbell.
Why use bumper plates instead of metal plates?
Because they can be safely dropped, which makes them ideal for Olympic lifts and CrossFit where you often release the bar overhead or from a lift.
Are all bumper plates the same size?
Standard full-size bumper plates share the same diameter regardless of weight, so the bar sits at the correct height even with lighter loads.
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