Why we picked it
First-time home gym buyers who want a bar, plates, and collars in one purchase and mainly train squat, bench, deadlift, and press
What to know before you buy
The included bar is only rated to 500 lb with passive knurling, and the plates are crudely cast with sharp edges and oblong holes that many buyers end up filing down
Key specs
- Complete set: 7 ft 45 lb Olympic bar, 255 lb of cast iron plates, 2 spring collars
- Plates: 2×45, 2×35, 2×25, 2×10, 4×5, 2×2.5 lb, 2 in hole
- Bar rated to 500 lb with bushing sleeves and black oxide finish
- Cast iron plates with painted finish, about +/-2% tolerance
- Sold as a single boxed starter kit, ships in multiple boxes
Read the full guide: Bumper Plates vs Iron Plates: Which to Buy for a Garage Gym →
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