Bumper plate

How it is used

Weightlifting areas use bumper plates on suitable lifting platforms.

Example sentences

1. A bumper plate rolled away while we were clearing the platform.

   The term identifies the loose plate being moved.

2. The coach compared a bumper plate with a thin iron plate.

   The comparison highlights two different plate constructions.

Common collocations

• rubber bumper plate
• bumper plate set

Related terms

• weight plateA flat, usually round piece of metal or other material added to a barbell or machine to increase resistance.
• barbellA long metal bar with weight plates added at each end, held with both hands for exercises such as squats, deadlifts and bench presses.

More terms: Gym & Equipment

• gym
• dumbbell
• treadmill
• kettlebell
• resistance band
• spot
• free weights
• locker room
• foam roller
• adjustable bench
• agility ladder
• squat rack