Gopher Urethane Bumper Plate Sets

Sets of our professional urethane plates are sure to elevate your weight training unit! Top-of-the-line urethane outlasts others, and color-coding by weight offers instant selection or organization.

Set Options

• Light Set includes 2 ea 10, 24, 45 lb plates.
• Medium Set includes 2 ea 25, 35, 55 lb; 4 ea 10, 45 lb plates.
• Heavy Set includes 2 ea 25, 35, 55 lb; 4 ea 10 lb; 6 ea 45 lb plates.

15 FMS Activities Using Gopher Urethane Bumper Plate Sets

The Gopher Urethane Bumper Plate Sets are designed with high-durability urethane and color-coded weights for easy identification, making them ideal for strength training in schools. Unlike traditional rubber plates, these plates are quieter, more shock-absorbent, and longer-lasting, making them a smart and safe option for students learning fundamental strength movements. With their consistent 450 mm diameter and steel inserts, they’re perfect for both Olympic lifting instruction and creative, student-safe fitness challenges. The following 15 activities help students of all ages learn and refine Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) using these bumper plates in ways that go far beyond the weight room.

1. Plate Pass Relay: Teams form lines and pass a bumper plate overhead, under the legs, and side to side before sprinting to the front. Teaches twisting, bending, and locomotor running.

2. Twist & Toss: Students twist their torso while holding a bumper and gently toss it to a partner using a two-hand chest throw. Teaches twisting and catching fundamentals.

3. Deadlift & Dash: Students perform 3 deadlifts with the bumper plate and then sprint to a cone and back. Emphasizes proper pulling and locomotor movement.

4. Plate Skate Slide: Students place hands on a bumper plate and slide laterally across the gym floor. Works lateral sliding and dynamic balance.

5. Sit & Spin Core Blaster: Students sit and rotate left and right holding the bumper plate close to their chest. Focuses on twisting and core coordination.

6. Plate Plank Taps: From a push-up position, students tap the bumper plate in front of them with alternating hands. Improves balance, body control, and endurance.

7. Clean It, Carry It: Students perform a bumper plate clean to front rack position, then walk 20 feet and return. Teaches pulling and controlled locomotion.

8. Lift, Lunge, Launch: Students perform a plate lunge, then roll it forward to a partner. Works leaping/lunging locomotor and rolling manipulation.

9. Plate Hop Pop-Up: Students jump side to side over a bumper plate, then land and freeze on cue. Emphasizes jumping and stopping skills.

10. Rainbow Stack Attack: Teams compete to stack all the color-coded bumper plates in order after a shuttle run. Works teamwork, lifting, and object manipulation.

11. The Farmer’s Freight Walk: Students carry a bumper in each hand across the gym, keeping posture upright. Trains static balance and grip strength.

12. Plate Juggle Stack: In pairs, students take turns stacking and unstacking plates using only squats and overhead presses. Teaches bending, lifting, and control.

13. Tummy Taps: Lying on backs with legs in air, students tap the plate side to side on the ground. Enhances core twisting and coordination.

14. Front Hold Freeze: Students hold bumper plates in front of them at shoulder height for time. Builds static control, core strength, and endurance.

15. Core Crusher Carousel: Set bumpers in a circle. Students rotate clockwise, stopping at each to do a core movement like a sit-up or Russian twist with the plate. Combines rotation, control, and core strength.