Buying guides
Barbells & Plates
Olympic barbells, bumper plates and iron plates compared on tensile strength, knurling, sleeves, durometer and cost per pound, so your first bar and plates are also your last.
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Olympic Barbells Compared: Durability, Knurling and Whip
Two Amazon-available Olympic bars compared on tensile strength, knurling, sleeves, whip and coatings, using manufacturer specs and published reviews.
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Bumper Plates vs Iron Plates: Which to Buy for a Garage Gym
If you drop the bar, buy bumpers; if you never do, buy iron. We compare durometer, thickness, inserts, tolerance and cost per…