Vulcan Strength: Reviewed & Rated

A key reason why Vulcan bumper plates have become popular is that they are completely made from vulcanized rubber, rather than being rubber coated iron plates like many competitors on the market. This design means that your bumper plates can be dropped from over your head without doing any damage to your flooring. The full rubber plates will not peel or scratch and stay looking good.

Their black bumper plates are the most popular due to their economical cost, excellent durability and quality versatility. They are ideal for any indoor application but are not designed for outdoor use. Many of the different sized bumper plates all carry a 36-month warranty.

Vulcan offers one of the largest range of Olympic bars in the industry. Let’s take a look at the most popular choices.

The Absolute Stainless Steel bars have a stainless steel shaft and sleeve. They come in both the men’s 20kg and the women’s 15kg version. Each sleeve features four German needle bearings. This is an aged, heat-treated and straightened stainless steel bar. The highly reflexive steel provides a high whip factor. This bar is recommended for high-level weightlifting and pro training facilities.

The Vulcan One Basic Olympic Bar is the go-to bar for the average home gym lifter. It features four bronze bushings, smooth rotation, dual CrossFit style markings, no central knurling but regular knurling. This bar comes with a three-year warranty.

The V4 Elite Olympic Barbell is popular because of its whip and steel strength. It is made from chrome-molybdenum steel compound and offers medium outer knurling with recessed central knurling. It provides a smooth rotation, grooved sleeves, and extremely reflexive sleeves. It also comes with a lifetime warranty.
The knurling on a bar is a key component of performance. On the Vulcan range of bars, it is cut with a CNC lathe for clean precision. Many of the bars feature traditional center knurling. The barbells are made with oilite bushings and made of porous bronze material that holds oil. This is a trademarked product made only in the USA.

Vulcan offers a wide range of specialty training bars. They include York EZ Curl, Vulcan curl, Farmer’s Walk Handles, a multi-grip Swiss bar, as well as a dual grip strongman log bar and a Pro Hex High Trap Bar. There is also a full complement of York Olympic barbells.

The Color Training bumper plates come in pound and kilogram increments. These plates are constructed out of a different rubber compound than the black training bumper plates, providing both lower bounce and lower noise.

Vulcan Strength was the first company in the industry to introduce V-Lock Rubber Change Plates. This is a rubber plate is solid without any steel inserts or an iron core. This means no more paint peeling, chipping, loose or departed inserts. These plates are precisely weighed, balanced and molded to fit tightly on the barbell and closely together.

The Alpha Plates are the latest product addition to the Vulcan bumper plate range. These plates are made of a unique rubber compound which you will not find in any other bumper plate on the market. It allows these versatile plates to be used both indoors and outdoors without any adverse effects whatsoever. The proprietary rubber compound also allows for a thinner plate which takes up less space on the bar. It also provides a dead blow bounce. Due to their shock-absorbent qualities, they are as much as 35% quieter than other plates. On top of all of that, they are less expensive than most competitor brands - and they are color-coded for easy identification.

The staff at Vulcan are highly experienced, kettlebell trainers. Their experience in training and competing has gone into the design of their classic range of kettlebells. The patented design of the kettlebells features many unique aspects. They are ergonomically designed to increase performance and lower your risk of injury. You will notice that the handle on the Vulcan kettlebell sits lower on your forearm than other kettlebells on the market. This displaces the majority of the weight to a more distal position away from the lifter’s body. It also offers a wider handle that can accommodate two hands for such moves as double hand swings.

Vulcan kettlebells are made from high strength steel. They do not use any filler products in their kettlebells. When you buy one, you also get a lifetime warranty from cracking or denting. All Vulcan kettlebells are made from solid steel handles. They do not use any toxic chemicals in the manufacturing process.

The Vulcan Strength company has one of the best ranges of conditioning equipment that we have ever come across. They have Land Mines in a variety of styles including bumper plates, rack-mounted, and core trainers with handles. They have medicine balls that are soft enough to be thrown and can even be used as Wall Balls. They are designed to hold their shape and will not rupture easily.

There is also the Slam Ball which is a rubber ball filled with iron granules. You can slam it to the ground from over your head. It has a 3-year warranty against rupturing. They also have Concept Rowers and Concept Ski ERGS which are indoor machines you can use to get an outdoor workout. They also make climbing and battling ropes. They are constructed of polypropylene with a poly boot end attached to prevent fraying. You can use them indoors or outdoors and they will not deteriorate or shed.

They make regular sandbags and atlas sandbags which are great training tools, especially wrestlers. These are made of high density, durable materials with durable handles. Vulcan also has a line of cable speed ropes that have fast movement. They are highly durable and easy to adjust.

All of this gear is top quality and each provides a wide range of options. As an example, there are 4 types of land mines, two that are attached to bumper plate holders. These let you make greater use of your barbells, turning them into T-Bar machines and other rowing/pressing devices.

Vulcan Strength will provide you with a full range of gymnastic training equipment including gymnastic rings, grips, and pegboards. They also have a full complement of foam rollers and massage balls, muscle floss recovery bands and strength bands which will help take good care of your muscles.

The gymnastic rings come in regular or wood designs and are great portable and versatile exercise tools. They have grips that will protect your hands made of high-quality suede or leather with a heavy-duty nylon strap and a strong Velcro closure. They are comfortable and durable. The pegboards are made of hardwood and coated with polyurethane to protect the wood. They come with two easy grip dowel rods.

The Vulcan resistance bands are some of the highest quality and most durable on the market. They are made from a long-lasting 100% latex material. All of the Vulcan bands are 41 inches in length and approximately three-eighths of an inch thick. The bands range from an extra light right through to an extra heavy band. These will give you the equivalent of between 100-200 pounds of resistance.

The powerlifting belt is made from genuine natural cow leather. This is the highest grade of leather providing you with a greater level of suppleness than most belts out there. It also means that you do not have to break the belt in. It’s ready for heavy squats straight out of the package. The top grade of leather on the Powerlifting belt has a nice vintage finish that wears well and develops its own unique look. It has a single prong for easy and quick on and off. The heavy-duty suede lining adds more comfort and helps to prevent belt slippage that is common with lesser quality belts.

Vulcan Strength equipment is designed to be durable, versatile, and effective. The strength training equipment is sturdy and comes with a warranty. They are designed in a pound or kilogram increments and can be used indoors or outdoors. Vulcan also makes the quality bars so of course, you can have a complete compatible set. They also introduce the Alpha plates which are made of a rubber compound completely unique in the market. They are thinner and quieter.

You can choose from nine different types of Olympic bars which can be used by men or women. They come with quality sleeves and knurling, and they have a smooth rotation. The kettlebells have a quality patented and ergonomic design.

You will want to take a look at the wide variety of conditioning equipment. There is a nice variety of land mines, medicine balls, slam balls, rowing and skiing machines, sandbags, climbing, battle and speed ropes. Everything you need to get the best workout available can be attained through this one company.
If you are into gymnastics you will want to take a special look at the gymnastic rings, grips, and pegboards. They are durable and well made to give you the training tools your muscles need for getting you to your goals.

The Vulcan Strength company is fully veteran-owned and is putting out some of the most highly regarded training equipment on the market right now. They’ve got a huge range of gear, offer top quality service and stand behind everything they sell. Plus every purchase is supporting veterans - what more could you want!