Back to the Basics – Plates

COACHING POWER TOOLS – Part 2
Last week we showed you how to pick the perfect barbell based on your training needs – this week, we will help you choose the right pairing for your barbell as we examine our complete line of Olympic Plates. Olympic plates are another strength training room essential that look very similar at first glance. However, like barbells, when it comes to weight plates, the difference is in the details.

To help you make the best choice for your training room, here’s a closer look at our complete selection of Olympic plates:

URETHANE PLATE

• Urethane design for maximum quality, durability, feel, and functionality
• Unique beveled edge design – easy pick up off floor
• Three grip locations for easy load on the bar and functional training off the bar
• Stainless steel center ring makes for easy transition on/off barbell

PRO OLYMPIC PLATE

• Traditional Olympic cast iron plate with baked hammertone finish
• Lip edge provides grip location
• Precision cast for accurate weight
• Raised numbers for easy identification

OLYMPIC GRIP PLATE

• Cast iron plate
• Black with gray baked hammertone finish for smooth look and feel
• Three grip locations for strength & functional training on and off the barbell

BUMPER PLATE

• Black, rubber bumper plate with stainless steel inner ring
• Uniform 17.7” plate diameter
• Available in LBS – 10, 25, 35, 45, 55
• Great for strength training, Olympic weightlifting, or powerlifting

OLYMPIC BUMPER PLATE

• Olympic colored, rubber bumper plate with stainless steel inner ring

• Uniform 17.7” plate diameter
• Available in KGS only – 5 (Gray), 10 (Green), 15 (Yellow), 20 (Blue), 25 (Red)
• Great for strength training, Olympic weightlifting, or powerlifting

DIAMOND PRO BUMPER PLATE

• Black, recycled rubber bumper plate with stainless steel inner ring
• Uniform 17.7” plate diameter
• Available in LBS – 10, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55
• Made in the USA

VTX PREMIUM BUMPER PLATE

• Solid rubber bumper plate with stainless steel inner ring
• 1 year limited warranty – made in the USA
• Available in black or Olympic colors (green, yellow, blue, red)
• Sold in pairs – Available in LBS – 10, 26, 35, 45

Once you have selected the right Olympic plates for your training needs – make sure you have a pair of Olympic Barbell collars for each bar and plate combo in your gym. Here are a few of our top sellers:

Lock-Jaw Olympic Barbell Collar – pair                         Olympic Spring Collar

                                
Lock-Jaw Pro Olympic Barbell Collar                            Olympic Bulldog Collars

Power Systems has the equipment and the resources to outfit your facility with the ideal barbell, plate, and collar combination to fit your training needs.