This purchase contains a set of 2 x 45lb BC Strength Thruster Plates.
Unless you are a thin individual, chances are you have experienced frustration with getting the barbell into position when performing barbell hip thrusts with a thick bar pad. Essentially, you can barely (or you cannot) roll the bar over your thighs. Then when you pull your feet back to get into proper position, the pressure on your lower abs and bladder is grueling.
We circumvented this problem at Glute Lab by rolling the loaded barbell onto 1.5 inch rubber mats, and this worked very well for the time being. But the problem with this fix is that the rubber mats are hard to come by, and it is hard to roll the bar onto the mats when you get very strong and have several plates on each side of the bar.
For this reason, we decided to make BC Strength Thruster Plates, which are an extra 3 inches in diameter compared to standard plates. Even if you have big thighs and are using a squat sponge, you can comfortably get into position and get your thrust on. No more awkwardness.
An added benefit is that the plates naturally serve as a "jack" or elevated loading pin in that you can pile on additional weight with ease.
A final advantage of the BC Strength Thruster Plates is that you can perform "block pulls" with them without any blocks. The 1.5 inch elevation is great for people with limited hip flexion mobility who cannot get into proper deadlift position without rounding their low back.
Please note that no bar is included with this purchase.
• The BC Strength Thruster Plates are coated in natural rubber (styrene butadiene rubber and calcium carbonate)
• Each BC Strength Thruster Plate weighs 45lbs
• Plate width is 2 inches; plate diameter is 21 inches
• Fit on any standard Olympic barbell sleeve up to 50mm
Q: What is the primary benefit of BC Strength Thruster Plates?
A: They are designed with an extra 3 inches in diameter compared to standard plates, making it easier to get into position for barbell hip thrusts, even with thick bar pads or large thighs.
Q: Can these plates be used for exercises other than hip thrusts?
A: Yes, they can serve as a "jack" for easier loading of additional weight and allow for "block pulls" without needing separate blocks, beneficial for those with limited hip flexion mobility.
Q: What are the dimensions and weight of each BC Strength Thruster Plate?
A: Each plate weighs 45lbs, has a width of 2 inches, and a diameter of 21 inches.
Q: What material are the BC Strength Thruster Plates coated in?
A: The plates are coated in natural rubber, specifically styrene butadiene rubber and calcium carbonate.
Q: Is a barbell included with the purchase of BC Strength Thruster Plates?
A: No, a barbell is not included with the purchase of the plates.
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This purchase contains a set of 2 x 45lb BC Strength Thruster Plates.
Unless you are a thin individual, chances are you have experienced frustration with getting the barbell into position when performing barbell hip thrusts with a thick bar pad. Essentially, you can barely (or you cannot) roll the bar over your thighs. Then when you pull your feet back to get into proper position, the pressure on your lower abs and bladder is grueling.
We circumvented this problem at Glute Lab by rolling the loaded barbell onto 1.5 inch rubber mats, and this worked very well for the time being. But the problem with this fix is that the rubber mats are hard to come by, and it is hard to roll the bar onto the mats when you get very strong and have several plates on each side of the bar.
For this reason, we decided to make BC Strength Thruster Plates, which are an extra 3 inches in diameter compared to standard plates. Even if you have big thighs and are using a squat sponge, you can comfortably get into position and get your thrust on. No more awkwardness.
An added benefit is that the plates naturally serve as a "jack" or elevated loading pin in that you can pile on additional weight with ease.
A final advantage of the BC Strength Thruster Plates is that you can perform "block pulls" with them without any blocks. The 1.5 inch elevation is great for people with limited hip flexion mobility who cannot get into proper deadlift position without rounding their low back.
Please note that no bar is included with this purchase.
• The BC Strength Thruster Plates are coated in natural rubber (styrene butadiene rubber and calcium carbonate)
• Each BC Strength Thruster Plate weighs 45lbs
• Plate width is 2 inches; plate diameter is 21 inches
• Fit on any standard Olympic barbell sleeve up to 50mm
FAQ
Q: What is the primary benefit of BC Strength Thruster Plates?
A: They are designed with an extra 3 inches in diameter compared to standard plates, making it easier to get into position for barbell hip thrusts, even with thick bar pads or large thighs.
Q: Can these plates be used for exercises other than hip thrusts?
A: Yes, they can serve as a "jack" for easier loading of additional weight and allow for "block pulls" without needing separate blocks, beneficial for those with limited hip flexion mobility.
Q: What are the dimensions and weight of each BC Strength Thruster Plate?
A: Each plate weighs 45lbs, has a width of 2 inches, and a diameter of 21 inches.
Q: What material are the BC Strength Thruster Plates coated in?
A: The plates are coated in natural rubber, specifically styrene butadiene rubber and calcium carbonate.
Q: Is a barbell included with the purchase of BC Strength Thruster Plates?
A: No, a barbell is not included with the purchase of the plates.
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