Technical specifications of the 5 kg bumper plate
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Weight: 5 kg per plate (sold in pairs)
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Colour: black
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Diameter: 450 mm (IWF standard)
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Thickness: 26 mm
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Collar opening: 50 mm
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Weight tolerance: +/- 1 %
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Bounce: minimal
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Material: high-density rubber
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Compatible with all Olympic bars (50 mm sleeve)
5 kg bumper plate: the most compact incremental plate in the range
The 5 kg bumper weight plate is the thinnest in the training range at just 26 mm thick. This ultra-compact format lets you stack several pairs on the sleeve without taking up room, which makes it the ideal plate for intermediate load adjustments and progressive build-ups during the warm-up.
By adding one pair on each side of the bar, you go up by 10 kg. It is the most common step for building the load gradually on the fundamental exercises before reaching the working sets. With a 450 mm diameter compliant with the IWF standard, the bar is always at the right height from the floor, even with 5 kg plates only.
Why choose these 5 kg bumper plates?
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Exceptional durability: made from high-density rubber to withstand wear and repeated impacts
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Minimal bounce: they protect your floors and offer a quiet experience in the gym as well as in the home gym
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Ultra-compact format: 26 mm thick, the thinnest plate in the range to maximise loading
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IWF 450 mm diameter: standard bar height from the very first plate loaded
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Universal compatibility: fits all Olympic bars (50 mm sleeve)
The other weights in the training bumper range
Applications of the 5 kg bumper plates
These 5 kg weight-training plates are perfectly suited to a variety of disciplines:
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Weightlifting: work your Olympic movements with precision and safety, with the bar at the right height from the lightest loads
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Cross-training / HIIT: string together intensive exercises without fear of damaging your floors
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Weight training: adjust your loads in 10 kg steps (per pair) for steady progression
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Warm-up: progressive build-up before heavy sets
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Beginners: start weightlifting with light loads at the right diameter, with no need for risers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the specifications of the 5 kg bumper plate?
Pair of black 5 kg plates in high-density rubber, 450 mm diameter compliant with IWF, 26 mm thick, 50 mm collar opening, weight tolerance of plus or minus 1 %, minimal bounce, compatible with all Olympic bars.
Why a 5 kg bumper?
It is the thinnest plate in the range: one pair on each side adds 10 kg, the most common increment for building the load during warm-up, and its compact format allows several pairs to be stacked on the sleeve.
What is the benefit of the 450 mm diameter?
The bar is always at the right height off the floor, even with 5 kg plates only, which lets beginners start weightlifting with light loads without blocks.
What are the thicknesses of the other bumpers in the range?
10 kg: 47 mm. 15 kg: 60 mm. 20 kg: 71 mm.
Which disciplines are they for?
Weightlifting, cross-training and HIIT, strength training and warm-up, with a minimal bounce that protects floors in the gym as well as in a home gym.
