Rubber weight plates keep the floor safe while having a long useful life in a single design. Thanks to their rubberized coating, they shield your floor and the plate from damage during loading, lifting and drops. That makes them ideal for home gyms, studios and anywhere else where floor maintenance is a consideration. Because the grip is so hard, you can also easily walk plates from one set to another. Normal and Olympic weight sizes for rubber weight plates And while they are equally progressive loading, as iron plates, more durable and flexible for everyday exercise use.