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I have some plates with 1" holes but no olympic plates with 2" holes.
Essentially I have no experience with olympic plates.
What are some features to consider when buying these? I may want to use them as just a plate to do a plate work out or just for grip work and of course on a barbell itself. Some have 3 or 4 handle cutouts, which seem like a nice feature but not a big deal. I am not sure I but don't foresee dropping the bar and needing bumper plates.
Also where to buy if not locally such as Academy, Sears or Walmart? Craig's list may be and option if the price is right. I have some used stuff already that were gotten on the cheap! Going rate on new seems to be right at $1 a pound for steel and bumper plate are in the $2 a pound zone.
Also any suggestions on keepers or collars?
Essentially I have no experience with olympic plates.
What are some features to consider when buying these? I may want to use them as just a plate to do a plate work out or just for grip work and of course on a barbell itself. Some have 3 or 4 handle cutouts, which seem like a nice feature but not a big deal. I am not sure I but don't foresee dropping the bar and needing bumper plates.
Also where to buy if not locally such as Academy, Sears or Walmart? Craig's list may be and option if the price is right. I have some used stuff already that were gotten on the cheap! Going rate on new seems to be right at $1 a pound for steel and bumper plate are in the $2 a pound zone.
Also any suggestions on keepers or collars?
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