Bumper Plates - Vulcan Alpha Series Check out our latest informational video on Vulcan Alpha Bumper Plates .

Olympic Barbells - Thus Spoke the Barbell A Definitive Guide and Review of Vulcan Olympic Barbells, Barbell Care, Manufacturing Methods, and Recommendations for Use. Whip...Is it all just hype? The IWF (International Weightlifting Federation) has a long established and specific rule that forbids intentionally oscillating the barbell to create advantage:  Incorrect movements for the Jerk:   2.5.4.2 Any deliberate oscillation of the barbell to gain advantage. The athlete must b

Vulcan Bumper Plates Care and Maintenance Vulcan Bumper Plates  are a high quality and durable product. We have included some information below that will help you to prolong the life of your equipment so that you receive years of service and high performance. Vulcan Bumper plates are made from a process called Vulcanization. No, seriously they are, we didn't make that up. Vulcanization is a chemical process of converting natural rubber or related polymers into more durable ma

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Keep Your Hands on the Bar  by Coach Dan Bell Anatoli Pisarenko (photo credit unknown)   A detail of weightlifting technique not often...

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