Weight plates

Build your personal gym with weight plates from ShapeNation

Whether you need a full stack of weight plates to reach your next competition goal or are just shopping for a rack to complete your home gym setup, we got you covered. At ShapeNation, we offer a growing selection of weight plates, bumper plates, Olympic weight plates, and Body Pump weight plates to help you crush your fitness goals. 

To help you find the best weight plate, we’ve answered some of our customer’s most-often-asked questions below:

Are rubber or cast iron plates better? 

Both types of weight plates are available in the same sizes. The advantage of rubber weight plates (bumper plates) is that they last longer and won’t damage your floor as badly if they’re dropped. 

Do you need a weight plate set? Or is it fine to buy one weight plate at a time? 

The key to nailing your fitness and strength-training goals is to continuously aim to lift heavier weights. With that in mind, a full-weight plate set will give you the chance to add weight as you level up. And you’ll be able to vary your exercises by having different weights for different exercises. 

Why get a weight rack? What’s the benefit? 

A rack that neatly holds your weight plates is a must-have for the serious bodybuilder or weightlifter. You’ll be able to see your weights at a glance and not spend valuable workout time shuffling through heavy weight plates scattered on the floor. 

Weight racks also help you make the most of the space you have available – a must for anyone working out from home. Check out weight racks and see what organization looks like.  

What are the differences between bumper plates and standard weight plates?

Traditional weight plates

There are actually a lot of traditional weight plates out there. The one thing that connects all of these ‘standard’ weight plates is that they're made of solid metal such as steel. Some are even made with concrete and covered with plastic. 

Most have other materials covering the metal such as plastic, rubber, etc. They come in different shapes – circles, angled weight plates, hexagons – and different diameters. 

Traditional weight plates are also usually thinner and cheaper than bumper plates. Along with that affordability comes the fact that standard weight plates may not last as long if you drop them a lot. 

Bumper plates

Bumper plates are made to be dropped. You’ll see them often in Olympic weightlifting for that very reason. 

Bumper plates are made with a solid metal core and covered by rubber or urethane to absorb the shock of being dropped from overhead. 

The main point of bumper plates is durability. The main drawback to buying a set of bumper plates is the cost. They are significantly more expensive than traditional weight plates because of the material and the size. 

Reach your weightlifting goals with weight plates from ShapeNation

At ShapeNation, you’ll find a wide selection of weight plates, racks, and bumper plates at prices you’ll wallet will love you for. 

Our growing collection of weight plates matches your budget and lifting style – from powerlifting and bodybuilding to performance training and Olympic weightlifting. 

Whether it’s a Body Pump plate to work out to your favorite streaming Pump class or a set of rubber bumper plates to get ready for the next Olympic games, ShapeNation has what you’re looking for. 

And we have barbells and Olympic weight sets in stock, too. Everything you need to reach your goals, slay them, and keep reaching for more.