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Old 03-21-2012, 08:40 AM   #1
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I am new to olympic lifting and.was wondering i olympic.plates can be used insead of bumpers to learn the lifts?

.. Thank you

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The only concern is dropping them - so if you're careful, there's no reason you can't do the lifts with iron plates.
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Thanks Greg
I have ordred your book and dvd and am ready to get started.

I am 52 yo and really want to.learn the olympic lifts. I am happy to find this .website.
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Best of luck and keep us posted on how you're doing.
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