Iron plates and bumper plates are foundational tools of the trade. We break down when to use each option and why. Sure, both options hit that muscle-building aesthetic, and there’s loads of training ...

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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Most people new to the ...

The RITFIT Patriotic Color Bumper Plates stand out in a market full of generic weight equipment. You get serious lifting specifications wrapped in a red, white, and blue design that actually means ...