starting strength gym
Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Bumper plate durability

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Posts
    24

    Default Bumper plate durability

    • starting strength seminar april 2024
    • starting strength seminar jume 2024
    • starting strength seminar august 2024
    Hi all,

    So my girlfriend and I bought some weights to use during the lockdown but it transpires that the 20kg plates are not tall enough (when upright) for deadlifts or power cleans.

    If we bought some 5kg bumper plates just to get the right height would this work or would they warp due to strain from the other weights on the bar?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    3,112

    Default

    Do not use technique plates to hold weight.

    Shim to the right height with plywood or rubber.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Posts
    24

    Default

    Got it, thanks.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •