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Why We Love This Deal
Walmart recently unleashed a wave of deals on fitness equipment of all kinds, from cable machines to adjustable dumbbells and cardio equipment like foldable treadmills that’ll keep any home fitness regimen well-rounded. If you’re looking for strength training gear, there’s a solid set of weight plates on sale as well that just dropped in price to $1 per pound.
The BalanceFrom 160 lb. Bumper Plate Set is normally $300, but it’s currently going for just $160 with—crucially, when it comes to something this heavy—free shipping. The various versions of this set have collectively received over 5,000 five-star ratings and, with them, a “Best seller” tag from Walmart. This set doesn’t come with a barbell, but Walmart has a deal on a 7-footer from Cap Barbell for just $85 right now.
BalanceFrom 160 lb. Bumper Plate Set in Black, $160 (was $300) at Walmart
What Shoppers Should Know
- Plates Included: 45 pounds (2), 25 pounds (2), 10 pounds (2)
- Type: Olympic
- Outer Material: Rubber
- Center Diameter: 2 inches
This set comes with pairs of 45-, 25-, and 10-pound Olympic weight plates. All are 17.7 inches in diameter—they range in thickness from just over an inch for the 10-pound plate to 2.83 inches for the 45-pound plate.
They’re compatible with standard Olympic bars with a 2-inch sleeve, and they have steel hubs that are covered in high-quality rubber to minimize floor damage. The rubber does have a distinct odor, so plan on airing them out for a few days after you receive them.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
For most shoppers, it’s the immense value that drew them to these BalanceFrom plates.
“For some reason, iron plates became super expensive recently, so I opted for those bumpers for equal price,” wrote one. “They have everything I need from a plate, but less fear of scratching something around, and a much softer drop when you need it,” thanks to the rubberized exterior. They also noted that the rubbery smell goes away eventually.
The BalanceFrom 160 lb. Bumper Plate Set is versatile, durable fitness equipment at a great price—less than $1 per pound. For that reason, we aren’t sure how long supplies will last, so we’d recommend ordering your set today. Even if you don’t qualify for the Olympics, you’ll have fewer excuses to get a workout in when your weights are always in the building.
