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Where to buy olympic weight plates

Olympic plates are used for Olympic Weightlifting which was one of the sports showcased in the first modern Olympic Games in Athens back in 1896. Modern plates are sometimes coated in rubber to protect them from being repeatedly dropped and remain popular both with competition lifters and home fitness enthusiasts. This is a guide on where to purchase Olympic weight plates.

Fitness stores and online

Since Olympic plates are more the choice of seasoned lifters rather than occasional lifters or beginners alot of sports and fitness stores tend to carry only standard plates. To avoid disappointment, it is best to visit a workout specific store over a general sport store, although well-known sports stores have been known to carry Olympic plates in stock in small numbers. Stores like JJB and Sports Direct are the most likely to carry them. Online stores For one of the largest ranges of equipment online, including Olympic barbells, dumbbells, curl bars and lifting bars alongside Olympic plates, a well renowned site is Powerhousefitness.co.uk. For a good range of equipment and weights used in both commercial and home gyms, Bodysolid.co.uk has supplied equipment to both for over 25 years. For discounted rates on weights and all associated equipment
Fitness-superstore.co.uk is a good site to save money. Alternatively, they have stores situated throughout the country in Northampton, Surrey, Manchester, Chester, Gloucester and Kent. Prices in store match the website prices and the stores are open late so postage costs can be saved if there is a store nearby. For a range of weights varying from brand new to second-hand and even free delivery on some models, Amazon.co.uk is a site that carries all types of brands, varying from single weights to plate sets at different prices. For second-hand weight plates Ebay.co.uk is a good site to check. Although most sales do not offer delivery, the auction process means a lot of the time a bargain can obtained. Free ads are also a good place to look for second-hand weights as people move house or have other obligations. Home gym equipment tends to be prominent within the pages on a weekly basis.

Something to consider

Since the movement and technique used in Olympic weight lifting exercises are more advanced, they can take some training to perform correctly. It is recommended that beginners seek personal training assistance before implementing Olympic lifts and making them a part of a workout routine. As the movements required can be classed as explosive, there is an increased risk of injury if a lift is incorrectly carried out or too much weight is used.

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