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The prices of gym memberships seem to be increasing forever, but that's not the case for gym equipment. Walmart has hosted some of the most epic deals on fitness equipment this year; has made it cheaper to set up a home gym by slashing the prices of its best-selling adjustable dumbbells, weight benches, and entire home gyms by up to 71%. In some cases, continue to attend a facility. Walmart's latest jaw-dropping deal is on a comprehensive Olympic weight set that comes with a workout of nearly 300 pounds, and it's half the price.
The BalanceFrom 290 Pound Cast Iron Olympic Weight Set is on sale at Walmart for just $300 – 50% off its regular price of $600. This durable Olympic weight and barbell set has received more than 300 five-star reviews from shoppers, who say it's a “nice and sturdy set” and “great value for money.” If the total weight of 290 pounds is more than you need, the brand also offers a smaller 130-pound set for about half the price. And if you just need weight plates, you can get them on sale for just $240 (less than $1 per pound).
$300 off a 290-Pound Cast-Iron Olympic Weight Set at BalanceWalmart (Was $600)
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This is the most basic Olympic weight set you can find, but the wide range of plates allows you to really test how far you can last. The set comes with a 25-foot black zinc-plated Olympic bar that weighs 45 pounds and has knurled handles for a better grip. It also includes a total of 10 corrosion-resistant weight plates, including pairs of 45, 35, 25, 10, 5, and 2.5 pounds, and spring collars to secure them to the bar. Each plate has ergonomic handles that make loading and unloading easy, but also allows you to use them as free weights for deadlifts, halos, curls and more.
Customers who brought this set to their home gym were absolutely thrilled with the quality-to-value ratio that came with it. “The weight plates look amazing and feel like professional weights,” one customer said. “They're comfortable to use and easy to move from one place to another. Super great price.” Another shopper agrees, saying, “For the price, it's a good deal. Plus, these are sturdy iron weights that you can take anywhere… Cast iron will last you a lifetime.”
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Other shoppers commented on the quality of the barbell, and some initially had concerns about it. “The bar comes in three pieces, but is super sturdy when put together,” one customer said.
Whether you're building your home gym or need some great do-it-all fitness equipment to use in your garage, BalanceFrom's 290-pound weight set can easily become the cornerstone of your setup. Make sure you get one for yourself ASAP because the price could go up again at any time.