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Bars & Plates
Our versatile selection of weight plates, weight bars and weight plate sets give you the tools to support your strength in your own home gym. Browse our range of high-quality steel bars with knurl gripping, and weight plates made from heavy duty materials, allowing you to push your limits with every workout.
Shop Lifespan Fitness’ Full range of Weight Plates & Weight Bars
Giving you the tools to formulate your best strength workout, our extensive range of high-quality Standard and Olympic weightlifting equipment provides home gym training that’s comfortable and safe. Resistance weight training is an essential for obtaining consistent and comprehensive results in your strength workout. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, increase muscular endurance or improve functional strength, weight training has wide-reaching benefits for users of all fitness types. The CORTEX range of weight plates and weight bars includes heavy duty barbell and barbell sets with a chrome plated finish, as well as spiral lock collars for better safety and handling. So, what are weight plates made of? Our weight plates will come in a range of materials, including EnduraCast PVC coating, up to commercial grade Polyurethane Bumper Plates for serious lifters. ‘Standard’ and ‘Olympic’ are terms used to denote the two main categories of weightlifting equipment, with Olympic being the higher-grade commercial option, while Standard bars and plates are more common for casual users. For competition lifters, CORTEX has a range of Competition Bumper Plates, made to International Weightlifting Federation standards. Check out our buying guide for more advice on choosing the right weight plate for you. Choose between a range of bars and handles, including dumbbells handles, and a choice of tricep, curl or standard barbell. Different types of weight bar allow you to better access different muscles and conduct difference modes of training. You also have the option of getting yourself a weight plate set, for a simple and cost-effective way to build a comprehensive weight training setup. Additional barbell accessories, such as a parallel landmine handle, bar grips and squat pads provide a more comfortable experience while giving access to different exercises. If you’re wondering how to store weight plates, we’ve also got you covered with our wide selection of weight plate and bar storage, keeping your equipment secure, protected and easy to access.
Bars & Plates FAQ
Weight plates and bars will come in two main categories: ‘Standard’ and ‘Olympic’. These two will be sized differently, so it’s important to know which weight plate you’re working before you attach it to a bar. Standard equipment will have a 25mm diameter hole, while Olympic plates and bars will be 50mm. This means that a Standard plate will require a Standard bar, and same for Olympic plates and bars.
Click here for a more comprehensive breakdown of the difference between Standard and Olympic Weight plates.
This will depend greatly on your individual goals and fitness level, as well as the types of exercises you wish to complete. There are a few factors to take into account here. Most users will benefit from having a wider selection of weight plates, as it allows you to progress naturally throughout the levels without being limited to specific weight amounts. Having that wide range of weights gives you the ability to more accurately track your progress, as well as being able to choose a specific weight that’s appropriate to your level. It also allows for a greater variety of exercises. However, if may want to maintain a consistent strength workout with the same size weight plates. So, if you already know what weight amount you need, it may be better to pick a select few sizes and stick to those. High intensity cardio work will most likely require lighter weights, while more focused muscle building will call for a much heavier weight. Consider whether you want to focus on a specific type of training, or whether you want a more variable workout regime that works different areas of fitness.
This will depend greatly on your individual goals and fitness level, as well as the types of exercises you wish to complete. There are a few factors to take into account here. Most users will benefit from having a wider selection of weight plates, as it allows you to progress naturally throughout the levels without being limited
We often don’t take into account the actual weight of the bar when looking at weightlifting, but it can have a considerable impact on your workout. The weight bar weight will actually vary considerably, and will also depend on whether you’re buying Standard or Olympic grade equipment. A Standard barbell will typically be around 7kg, while Olympic bars will weigh between 15kg and 20kg.
Check out our Olympic barbell comparison guide for a more in-depth breakdown.
You can find quite a variety of weight options among our selection of plates. On the lower end you can find 1.25kg and 2.5kg weight plates in our Standard range, while Olympic plates include fractional weight options as low as 0.25kg and 0.5kg. From there you’ll find 10kg and 15 kg weight plates, up to 20kg, with our Bumper plate series going as high as 25kg.
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Head over to our showrooms and authorised dealers to view and try a wide range of our current Lifespan Fitness' Bars & Plates. Our friendly staff will be able to run you through different features and will help you find the best Bars & Plates for your training needs. See our Locations page for more details.
Australia Wide Shipping
We provide Australia-wide Shipping and different delivery services to suit your needs. Our Bars & Plates range can be delivered to your front door with easy assembly instructions included. We also provide installation services at an additional cost for most areas. For more information, please see our Delivery & Pick Up Information Page.
Flexible Payment Options
We offer a wide range of payment options online and in-store. Need a payment plan? We also offer payment plans from ZipPay. Get your product first and pay later!
Need help choosing? Our team are here to help!
Feel free to call us on 1300 169 600 or chat with our team on the Online Chat. You can also send us an email on info@lifespanfitness.com.au.
You may also find your questions answered on our FAQ's.
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