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REP Fitness Rubber Coated Olympic Plates (Tri-Grip)

Cast iron core · ±3% tolerance · not drop-rated

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Why we picked it

Lifters building a quiet, floor-friendly iron set for squats, bench, and deadlifts who want handles for carries and loading

What to know before you buy

They are not bumpers and REP warns against dropping them.

Key specs

  • Precision-cast iron core with low-odor virgin rubber coating
  • Tri-grip handles (three cutouts) for easy loading and plate exercises
  • 45 lb plate: about 17 in diameter, 2.25 in thick; 2 in stainless steel collar
  • Weight tolerance +/-3%
  • Also sold as 2.5, 10, 35 lb pairs
  • 1-year warranty (not drop-rated bumpers)

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