Walmart Is Selling a $600 290-Pound Olympic Weight Set for $300, and Shoppers Say It 'Will Last You a Lifetime'
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The prices of gym memberships seem to be forever increasing, but that’s not the case for gym equipment. Walmart has been host to some of the most epic deals on fitness gear this year, dropping the prices of bestselling adjustable dumbbells, weight benches, and entire home gyms by as much as 71%, making it cheaper to build out a gym at home than continue going to a facility, in some cases. Walmart’s latest jaw-dropping deal is on a comprehensive Olympic weight set that comes with nearly 300 pounds to work with—and it’s half off.
The BalanceFrom 290-Pound Cast Iron Olympic Weight Set is on sale at Walmart for only $300—50% off the normal $600 price. This durable Olympic weight and barbell set has earned over 300 five-star ratings from shoppers who say it’s a “nice solid set” that’s a “great value for the money.” If the combined 290 pounds of weight is more than you need, the brand also offers a smaller 130-pound set for about half the price. And, if you just need the weight plates, you can scoop them up on sale for just $240—less than $1 per pound.
BalanceFrom 290-Pound Cast Iron Olympic Weight Set, $300 (was $600) at Walmart
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This is the most no-frills Olympic weight set you’ll find, but its wide range of plates allows you to truly experiment with how much you put up. The set comes with a 7-foot black zinc-plated Olympic bar that weighs 45 pounds and has knurled grips to get a better handle on it. It also includes 10 total corrosion-resistant weight plates, including pairs of 45, 35, 25, 10, 5, and 2.5 pounders, and spring collars to fasten them to the bar. Each plate features ergonomic hand grips that make them easier to load and take off, but they also allow you to use them as free weights for raises, halos, curls, and more.
Shoppers who have brought this set into their home gyms have been absolutely thrilled with the quality-to-value that comes with it. “The weight plates look amazing and feel like professional weights,” a shopper said. “They’re comfortable to handle and easy to move from one place to another. Super great price.” Another shopper agreed, saying, “For the price, it’s a good deal. And they’re solid iron weights that you could take anywhere…cast iron will last you a lifetime.”
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Other shoppers commented on the quality of the barbell, which some had initial concerns about. “The bar comes in three pieces, but when put together it’s super sturdy,” a shopper said.
Whether you’re building out your home gym or just need a great do-it-all piece of fitness gear to use in your garage, BalanceFrom’s 290-pound weight set can easily become the cornerstone of your setup. Just make sure to grab one for yourself soon, because the price could get pumped back up at any time.