Frequently Asked Questions

Our warehouse is located at 106 Park Central Ct, Nicholasville KY 40356.

We do offer a military and first responders discount. At the bottom of our page is the link for military and first responder discount. That page will prompt you to login with you GovX account. Once signed in, you will receive a discount code to use at checkout. Thanks for your service!

Yes, we now offer HSA/FSA through TruMed. Select this option at checkout to use your HSA/FSA money and save!

Unfortunately we do not offer free shipping. Shipping cost is automatically calculated at checkout based off the items in your cart and your address. Shipping is typically around $0.30/lb.

Yes, to save on shipping costs we do allow customers to place their order for local pickup and then come to our warehouse during business hours to pick it up.

No you cannot substitute hyper thin 45s in a bumper set. You will need to add the hyper thin 45s, then add the rest of the weights via the Plate Pairs product page.

The bumper plates and change plates are made in the USA. We are sourcing and re-selling the other equipment like racks and benches.

If your order shipped ground, it is likely in many packages, and the others are still on the way. Find and open your tracking number/link and click "view more details", then scroll down the page to see " X Piece Shipment". From there, you will be able to see all the packages in the shipment and their current location and expected delivery date. If everything shows delivered and you are still missing items, please email us at info@homegrownlifting.com.

All products come with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty on any defects or issues. Returns and exchanges on non-defective/warranty products are accepted, but the customer is responsible for return shipping on those products and must be in original packaging. For refunds, please allow 3-5 days for processing.

No, none of our products will have off-gassing or a strong rubbery smell.

Bumper Plates offer all the benefits of iron plates, while also allowing the user to perform a variety of additional lifts and lifts variations. Bumper plates allow the barbell to be dropped on nearly any surface from heights of up to 9 feet or more without causing damage to the surface or the plates themselves. In addition, bumper plates are a quieter and safer choice for your gym.

Urethane and crumb rubber plates are similar in many ways and carry many of the same benefits. The main differences are price, bounce rate, and thickness. Urethane plates are generally not as thick as crumb plates, have a low to medium bounce, and are significantly more expensive. Crumb plates are somewhat thicker, have a medium bounce, and are generally priced at a much more affordable price point.

While there are pros and cons to both iron and bumper plates, bumper plates are the best plates for a home gym as they are safe on all surfaces, have less noise, and are extremely durable.

There are so many benefits of having your own home gym! We have found that the biggest benefits are the time savings, long term money savings, privacy and convenience, and the ability to train with your family or be close to your family while you are training. Often parents find extreme value in a home gym as they can prioritize their family and their health.

In almost every metric a home gym will save time and money in the long run over a gym membership. While the upfront cost can be higher, over even a few months you will reach a break even point when membership fees, drive time, and general convenience are factored in.

Building a home gym from scratch can be overwhelming but also very rewarding once it is completed. To start, we recommend figuring out what types of lifts you will be doing, measure and decide how much space you will need, and set your budget. Once those are established, you can start looking for equipment. All home gyms need some type of rack, a barbell, a set of weights and a bench. Depending on your style or type or training, you might find a certain type of rack, weights and bar fit your needs the best. Building a home gym can be very easy if you know what equipment you want. It can take as little as a week to order, receive, and build the home gym of your dreams! The typical home gym owner is always on the lookout for new equipment, new exercises, or more functionality so the build can seem endless.

Home gym equipment differs from commercial gym equipment in several ways. Commercial equipment is made for repetitive, high-volume usage and is often made from thicker steel and higher tolerance materials resulting in smoother operation and more stability. Commercial equipment also requires lots of space while home gym equipment is built for multi-functional usage and space savings designs. The biggest difference is price. Commercial equipment costs between 2-10x more than home gym equipment and specifically designed for businesses.

Yes, most gym equipment manufacturers use standardized specs for barbells, plates, and racks. You do need to be careful when finding rack attachments, upright post size and hole spacing may differ between products and/or brands. Most companies will clearly identify upright size, hole size and spacing on racks and their attachments so you can easily match which products will work with your setup.

The best storage solution depends on your typical training regiment, your space, and the how many plates you have. Weight tree's are some of the most versatile storage options to organize your plates in a compact footprint. If you have a few training spaces or stations, a mobile rack or tree with wheels would be more suitable to conveniently moved your weights between stations. In small garage or basement gym where space is vital, wall or rack mounted options may prove more useful.

We do accept purchase orders and tax exemption. Please email info@homegrownlifting.com with you tax exemption form, the items you want ordered, and the shipping address. We will get a tax free quote and invoice sent back to you.

We do offer bulk and wholesale pricing depending on the quantity. This starts at an MOQ of 10,000lbs. Please email info@homegrownlifting.com for more details.

We started making bumper plates in 2020 and have continuously expanded our operations ever since!

Yes! We opened our brand new showroom in the spring of 2026 at 106 Park Central Ct Nicholasville KY 40356. It is open M-F 7am-4pm.

We aim to ship out every order within 1 business day of the order being placed. We are always stocked up on bumper plates so there is no lead time for any direct-to-consumer order. Shipping times can vary based off the distance from KY, but typical delivery time is 1-3 days after shipment.

Feel free to reach out to us at info@homegrownlifting.com to speak with our 5-star rated customer service team. With over 850 5-star store reviews, our team is ready to handle any question or concern you may have.