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Gopher Bumper Plate Sets

Sets of reliable bumper plates at a great value for exceptional fitness.
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Sets of our best-valued plates are sure to elevate your weight training unit! These standard bumper plates made with recycled rubber to provide any fitness room with a clean, sleek look and exceptional durability. Molded-in weight notations maintain long-lasting identification. 

Set Options

  • Light Set includes 2 ea 10, 25, 45 lb plates.
  • Medium Set includes 2 ea 25, 35 lb; 4 ea 10, 45 lb plates.
  • Heavy Set includes 2 ea 25, 35 lb; 4 ea 10 lb; 6 ea 45 lb plates.

 

15 FMS Activities Using Gopher Bumper Plate Sets

The Gopher Bumper Plate Sets are crafted for durability, safety, and performance, making them ideal for school strength programs. These plates are made of high-quality rubber with solid steel inserts, ensuring they can withstand repeated drops while minimizing bounce. With standardized diameters across all weights, they’re perfect for teaching proper lifting technique and building confidence in strength-based movements. While designed for Olympic-style lifting, these bumper plates can also be used in imaginative ways to teach a wide range of Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) like pushing, pulling, lifting, rolling, balancing, and coordination. The following 15 activities creatively integrate bumper plates into physical education for learners of all ages.

1. Stack & Squat Relay: Students run to a stack of bumper plates, add one to their team’s pile, perform a squat, and return. Combines lifting, running, and teamwork.

2. Hold It High Challenge: Students hold a bumper plate overhead for as long as possible. Trains static upper-body strength and balance.

3. Bumper Plate Hops: Students jump side-to-side or front-to-back over a flat plate. Improves jumping, landing, and rhythm.

4. Squat and Stack: Students pick up plates from the ground using proper form and stack them on a target. Teaches bending, lifting, and safe mechanics.

5. Seated Plate Twist: Students sit on the floor and twist left and right while holding a plate. Trains core rotation and trunk control.

6. Overhead Walking Path: Students walk heel-to-toe while holding a plate overhead. Develops balance, posture, and stability.

7. Bumper Shuttle Builder: In a relay format, students move one plate at a time from one side of the gym to another. Reinforces lifting, carrying, and sequencing.

8. Push, Press, Pass: In pairs, students perform a plate press and pass it to their partner. Encourages teamwork and pushing strength.

9. Core Curl and Hold: Students sit with knees bent, lean back slightly, and hold a bumper plate in front of them. Builds static core strength and posture awareness.

10. Pull and Plank: Students pull a bumper plate toward themselves while staying in a plank position. Strengthens core and upper-body pulling.

11. Slide the Stack: Students push stacked plates across the floor as a resistance challenge. Trains pushing and lower-body drive.

12. Partner Plate Push-Up: Partners take turns performing push-ups with one hand on a plate. Builds asymmetrical strength and balance.

13. Twist & Toss Sit-Ups: Perform a sit-up while twisting and passing a plate to a partner. Emphasizes trunk rotation and coordination.

14. Plate Plank Pass: In groups of three, students pass a plate under and over while holding a plank. Trains teamwork, core strength, and coordination.

15. Speed Stack Dash: Students run to a pile of plates, stack three, and return. Next teammate unstacks them. Combines sprinting, lifting, and motor planning.