Olympic Discs
We offer a wide range of new & used Olympic bumper plates and Olympic weight sets from leading manufacturers, including Jordan Fitness, Buffalo Fitness, Ziva, and Hammer Strength equipment. Weightlifting discs are ideal for commercial and home gyms, and they appeal to professional weightlifters and gym newcomers. Pair these Olympic bumper plates with our Olympic lifting bars and start your weightlifting journey in your at-home gym, or ensure your clients have the best for their workouts in your commercial gym with FitKit.
You can incorporate Olympic bumper plates into the most basic workout regime to improve strength and develop your lifting today. Whether you're looking for a quick training session or an intense Functional Strength Training style workout, Olympic weight discs are a must-have!
What are Olympic bumper plates?
Olympic discs are designed to have a 2-inch diameter centre hole as standard, allowing them to fit safely and securely on an Olympic bar. As they are interchangeable, you can complete an array of exercises using a weight of your choice. Their colouring often identifies the Olympic bumper plate weight, or you'll see a number on the side, so you know how heavy they are. Typically made from rubber or urethane, Olympic-weight discs are built to last and withstand the demands of heavy use.
Do all bumper plates fit Olympic bars?
No, not all bumper plates fit Olympic bars. Only ones designed with a 2-inch diameter hole will fit Olympic bars. Always check the specifications before purchasing; some plates have smaller holes for smaller or non-standard bars.
What is the difference between bumper plates and Olympic plates?
The main difference between bumper and Olympic plates is their design, purpose and material.
Firstly, Bumper plates are primarily made of dense rubber, allowing them to be safely dropped from overhead without damaging the floor or plates. Some bumper plates have a metal core for added durability. On the other hand, Olympic plates are made of cast iron or steel, sometimes with a rubber coating, but are not designed to be dropped from overhead.
As a result, bumper plates are mainly used for Olympic weightlifting and CrossFit exercises where the bar is dropped from overhead like a snatch or clean and jerk. However, Olympic plates are designed for powerlifting or general strength trainers like deadlifts and squats.
Olympic bumper plates at FitKit
Olympic weight discs offer a varied and high weight capacity, ideal for those who want to progress beyond standard weights and are training to lift more weight. A necessity for a commercial gym and the ideal addition to a personal one, the Olympic weight plates allow individuals to personalise their workout to suit their needs and focus on overall strength and fitness. Take the next step in your workout regime today and get your Olympic bumper plates in new and used models to suit your budget.
Olympic bumper plate sets
Shop individual plate weights like our popular 10kg Olympic bumper plates, or purchase everything you need to progress in one go when you buy a full Olympic bumper plate set from FitKit.