Dumbbells are expensive because they're so heavy and drive up shipping costs. They're also limited in supply which makes the price soar when demand for them increases.
Why are weights so expensive right now 2020?
COVID-19 Pandemic However, there was an increase in demand for weights since people had to work out at home. The pandemic closed gyms country-wide. With so few weights on the market, the price for them skyrocketed. Even today, suppliers are trying to fill the deficit and are still unable to do so.
Why is it so hard to buy weights right now?
The sudden surge in demand has created shortages of the most seemingly disparate things. There's also a shortage of knowledge because so many of us are first-time buyers. Gyms made these decisions for us. For gym-goers, obtaining your own weights and working out from home had always been a possibility.
What are the two types of weights?
Standard & Olympic Weight Plates There are two main types of weight plates: standard and Olympic.
What is the difference between weight plates?
The most obvious difference between the plates is the size of the hole used to mount them onto the barbell. Olympic plates have a 2 inch hole, whilst standard ones only have a 1 inch hole. Because of this displaced space, Olympic plates are generally slightly larger than standard ones of the same weight.
Which weight plates are better?
Given their durability, we would say stick with bumper plates. They are designed to be thrown around. Iron plates, on the other hand, always make your heart skip a beat when they accidentally hit the ground. We've seen plenty of CrossFit gyms, for example, with stacks of cracked iron plates.
What is the difference between bumper plates and Olympic plates?
Bumper Plates are used for Olympic weightlifting, Olympic weightlifting consists of the snatch, the front press, clean and jerk, dead lift and a Squat. Bumper Plates are larger than an Olympic plate, and they are all the same size in diameter. Bumper plates come in 5lb, 10lb, 25lb, 35lb, 45lb, and a 55lb.
Are 2 inch weight plates standard?
Standard (1-inch center hole) plates are commonly available in 2.5, 5, 10, 25, 35 and 50 lb denominations, with 1.25, 7.5, 12.5, 20, and 100 pound plates less commonly seen. Common Olympic (2-inch center hole) plate denominations are 2.5, 5, 10, 25, 35, and 45 lbs, with 1.25 and 100 pound discs less commonly seen.
How many inches are standard plates?
What size are most dinner plates? Traditionally, a standard dinner plate has always had a diameter of 10.5 inches. In recent years, however, increasing numbers of restaurants have chosen to use larger 11 or 12 inch plates.
What's the difference between 1 inch and 2 inch barbell?
One of the biggest differences is the sleeves. The sleeves are the ends of the bar that hold the weight plates. Olympic barbells have 2-inch, rotating sleeves; regular barbells have 1-inch, non-rotating sleeves. Another reason why many people prefer an Olympic bar to its standard counterpart is the rotation.
What is the point of bumper plates?
So, again: the point of a bumper plate is to protect yourself, your barbell, your flooring, and your plates from damage during weightlifting when the barbell is at risk for being dropped. Because they're covered in virgin rubber, our bumper plates will NOT bounce into your drywall because of their low, dead bounce.
Are bumper plates for Olympic bar?
“Bumpers” for short, are a type of weight plate for Olympic bars that is made almost entirely of dense rubber (with a steel or brass collar in the middle that accepts an Olympic bar).
Are bumper plates better than regular plates?
If you are doing big movements, CrossFit, or Olympic-style lifts, you'll definitely want to invest in a set of bumper plates. You will end up dropping your bar regularly. Without bumper plates, you will damage your weights and your floor. If you are doing any barbell work at all, bumper plates are the right way to go.