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What happened to Pendlay?

What happened to Pendlay?

Glenn Pendlay Loses His Battle To Cancer, At Just 48 Years Old. Legendary weightlifting coach Glenn Pendlay lost his battle to cancer, and passed away on September 5th, 2019. Glenn Pendlay lost his life in the early morning of Thursday. He passed away as a result of an ongoing battle with Stage 4 Metastatic Cancer.

Are crumb rubber bumper plates good?

They are durable. Made of crumb rubber, these bumper plates withstand the most abuse, especially if they are ever taken outside of rough pavement or even gravel. There are two downsides to these plates. They have a bounce rating of 75, which is the lowest (which means most bounce) of the other bumper plates.

What are rubber bumper plates used for?

Bumper plates are weight plates made of high-density rubber. They are a standard diameter across all weights and are used in lifts (Olympic and CrossFit usually) where the loaded barbell is dropped to the floor. Their rubber construction protects the weights, the barbell, and the floor from damage.

Are rubber coated plates the same as bumper plates?

Rubber / Urethane Coated Steel Weights (from left) Urethane-coated Plate, Rubber-coated plate, and black bumper plate. The coated plates are premium plates, but they are not bumper plates. The cost for coated plates is closer to bumper plate pricing than cast iron prices but they’re definitely not bumpers.

Did Pendlay go out of business?

Pendlay Plates Are Now Extinct In 2020, Pendlay bumper plates are virtually antiques. They had been purchased by a company called Muscle Driver that went under—making these classic plates collector’s items.

Are thicker bumper plates better?

Now, many bumpers feature a steel disc in the center which increases the weight without compromising its thickness. Weightlifters can now add more weight to the bar without bulky rubber weights or cast-iron….How to Choose the Right Bumper Plates.

Weight Best Weight For:
35 lbs ~ 16 kg A great size for adding more weight on the bar.

Can you drop 15 lb bumper plates?

You can drop the following: A bar loaded with bumper plates of 15 pounds or more on each side.

Do I really need bumper plates?

The best bumper plates on the market are durable and affordable. Also, bumper plates don’t make noise when they’re dropped—which is highly convenient when you’re training around other people. However, the question in this blog is whether you actually need bumper plates. The answer is no—you don’t need them.

Are rubber plates better than metal?

Rubber is much quieter when in use and when dropped The fourth difference between rubber and iron plates is that rubber plates are much quieter on the bar, and if you’re lifting in a garage gym (or even a commercial gym), this is huge because you won’t hear the iron clatter when you’re moving weight.

Can I mix bumper plates with regular plates?

You can mix bumper plates with iron plates without worrying about damaging your plates or barbell. However, this works as long as you add iron plates with the same weight or less to the bumper plates. Mixing bumper plates helps to protect your floor and barbell from damage.

Why are bumper plates frowned upon?

There are a number of terrible reasons to love bumper plates. They are rubbery, bouncy and don’t smell like rust. They take up tons of room on the bar, creating the illusion of lifting lots of weight. You can even slam them down from overhead if you enjoy using a bent barbell.