Walmart Protein

[Rambone]

If these 10s are really thin and flimsy I'll return them.

Hopefully they are thick. 

I have some other practice plates that are 10s and they are as thick as 45s so they work good for what I use them for.

Keep us updated.

[IroNat]

Keep us updated.

I got the 10lb Essential Bumpers plates today.

They are packed together in a box that is 1.5" thick so I'm not even opening them up and will return the box unopened to Walmart.

Each plate must be .75" thick which will not work for my purposes.  Too thin.

I can't comment on the quality of the plates since I'm not opening the box.

[MajorDomo]

I got the 10lb Essential Bumpers plates today.

They are packed in a box that is 1.75" thick so I'm not even opening them up and will return the box unopened to Walmart.

Each plate must be less than 1" thick which will not work for my purposes.  Too thin.

I can't comment on the quality of the plates since I'm not opening the box.

Whew- I'm relieved to know this!

[IroNat]

Whew- I'm relieved to know this!

I'm glad you are no longer worried. 

Just remeasured the box and it's only 1.5" thick.

Edited my above post.

[Grape Ape]

I got the 10lb Essential Bumpers plates today.

They are packed together in a box that is 1.5" thick so I'm not even opening them up and will return the box unopened to Walmart.

Each plate must be .75" thick which will not work for my purposes.  Too thin.

I can't comment on the quality of the plates since I'm not opening the box.

My Rogue 10lb bumpers are .75

I fail to see the problem.

[IroNat]

My Rogue 10lb bumpers are .75

I fail to see the problem.

Are they stable when you put them on the bar and rest it on the floor?

My other ones are thick.

For example, each one of these 10lb training plates is 1.56" thick.

https://www.amazon.com/OneFitWonder-Technique-Training-Olympic-Weightlifting/dp/B01N5R95PG?th=1

THICKER AND STRONGER: We've designed out 5lb and 10lb technique plates to be thicker and stronger than other bumper plates on the market, so they will never bend, fold, or crack when you can drop them from the overhead position.

[Grape Ape]

Are they stable when you put them on the bar and rest it on the floor?

My other ones are thick.

For example, each one of these 10lb training plates is 1.56" thick.

https://www.amazon.com/OneFitWonder-Technique-Training-Olympic-Weightlifting/dp/B01N5R95PG?th=1

THICKER AND STRONGER: We've designed out 5lb and 10lb technique plates to be thicker and stronger than other bumper plates on the market, so they will never bend, fold, or crack when you can drop them from the overhead position.

I never use them solo on the bar, but they would be fine.

If I was repeatedly dropping them by themselves, maybe not, but they hold up fine as they have the other plates next to them for stability.

[joswift]

Everytime I see this thread I think someones been caught sucking shizzo off?

[Grape Ape]

This week's walmart deals:

Powder coated 100lb KB for 88 bucks

https://slickdeals.net/f/17606484-balancefrom-powder-coated-cast-iron-weight-kettlebell-100-lbs-99-or-90-lbs-90-free-shipping?src=frontpage

Not as good as the deal when I got a 40/45/50 all for under 90 bucks, but still very good.

[IroNat]

Went to Walmart this morning and saw these hidden on the lower shelf.

Bought all three because you can't have too much delicious Walmart Great Value coffee.

40oz cans for $10.

3 of these equates to 12 regular 10oz cans.

I feel rich.

[IroNat]

I should start a Walmart thread but it would make you all jealous and depressed reading about the tremendous deals I get so I won't.

[Grape Ape]

I should start a Walmart thread but it would make you all jealous and depressed reading about the tremendous deals I get so I won't.

That is what this thread is for.  Post away.

While I am not jealous of your Chock Full o'Nuts 1970s tin can coffee, I could be swayed by other deals.

[beakdoctor]

Sweetdaddysiki,

Protein does seem expensive.  35 to 40 bucks a tub for 20 to 25 servings...

But it breaks down to 2 bucks a serving or thereabouts for approx 25 grams of protein and approx 120 cals, generally per serving.

The cheaper brands are maybe 10 bucks cheaper but the concern is they utilize 'amino spiking.' Im not sure exactly what all this entails but essentially they claim X amount of protein per serving but in reality it's usually far less. I think one brand was claiming 30 grams per serving but it turned out to be closer to 10 grams, IIRC. There was a lawsuit over it a few years ago.

So for a brand like 6 Star, which Walmart sells - and I think its owned by muscletech - i assume they make up the cost difference by doing things similar to amino spiking.

[SweetDaddySiki]

Beakdoctor: I’m using ALLMAX Nutrition ISOFLEX Whey Protein Isolate Powder, 27g Protein, Chocolate, 425g, 14 Servings.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/ALLMAX-Nutrition-ISOFLEX-Whey-Protein-Isolate-Powder-27g-Protein-Vanilla-425g-14-Servings/546025766

$20 but not bad to me.

[joswift]

Sweetdaddysiki,

Protein does seem expensive.  35 to 40 bucks a tub for 20 to 25 servings...

But it breaks down to 2 bucks a serving or thereabouts for approx 25 grams of protein and approx 120 cals, generally per serving.

The cheaper brands are maybe 10 bucks cheaper but the concern is they utilize 'amino spiking.' Im not sure exactly what all this entails but essentially they claim X amount of protein per serving but in reality it's usually far less. I think one brand was claiming 30 grams per serving but it turned out to be closer to 10 grams, IIRC. There was a lawsuit over it a few years ago.

So for a brand like 6 Star, which Walmart sells - and I think its owned by muscletech - i assume they make up the cost difference by doing things similar to amino spiking.

you can get a dozen eggs for $2, much better than some manufactured additive and chemical laden shite

[Grape Ape]

I don't use protein powder in excess, but I got 200 servings of myprotein whey for $60.

Last I bothered to check, they did well in 3rd party independent testing and the bags will last months.

Can't imagine paying over a buck a serving for 20-23 grams.

[IroNat]

you can get a dozen eggs for $2, much better than some manufactured additive and chemical laden shite

[Rambone]

 

[SweetDaddySiki]

you can get a dozen eggs for $2, much better than some manufactured additive and chemical laden shite

Good point! I'll give it a try.

[Grape Ape]

Ironat - I finally broke down an ordered some Walmart bumpers.

The pair of 25s is 22 bucks.

Price was too low to pass up.  Bought 2 pairs, since shipping is free after $35.

This purchase is for sheer laziness of not having to move weights from one machine/area to another at the home gym.

[IroNat]

Ironat - I finally broke down an ordered some Walmart bumpers.

The pair of 25s is 22 bucks.

Price was too low to pass up.  Bought 2 pairs, since shipping is free after $35.

This purchase is for sheer laziness of not having to move weights from one machine/area to another at the home gym.

Heckuva deal.

[Grape Ape]

Heckuva deal.

Seems like each week their bumpers are dropping in price.

But 44 cents a pound for weight is cheaper than used metal weights off facebook marketplace.

[IroNat]

Seems like each week their bumpers are dropping in price.

But 44 cents a pound for weight is cheaper than used metal weights off facebook marketplace.

I just bought the 25s for $29.99.

Everyday Bumpers 25lbs.  Good thickness on the 25s.  1.93"

The 10s were $22.

Do you have a link to this $22 deal for the 25s?

[Grape Ape]

I just bought the 25s for $29.99.

Essential Bumpers 25lbs.  Good thickness on the 25s.  1.93"

The 10s were $22.

Do you have a link to this $22 deal for the 25s?

https://slickdeals.net/f/18073789-25-lbs-pair-balancefrom-2-olympic-bumper-plate-weight-plate-w-steel-hub-22-88-free-s-h-w-walmart-or-on-35?src=frontpage

[IroNat]

https://slickdeals.net/f/18073789-25-lbs-pair-balancefrom-2-olympic-bumper-plate-weight-plate-w-steel-hub-22-88-free-s-h-w-walmart-or-on-35?src=frontpage

I'll cancel the previous order!

Thanks.