One of this most unique and simple ways to upgrade your home gym is with PLATE SNACKS! With both pre-made and custom designs, the options are endless!
My personal favorite is the CUSTOM BARBELL END CAPS which adds just a subtle touch to the most important piece of equipment in your gym: your Barbell.
Although the customization and design process is extremely smooth, there are no clear instructions on how to install the end plates. But no worries, I got you covered!
Be sure to check out the video here:
Step 1: Create your design
Head over to Plate Snacks and place your design order. You’ll get an email within a couple of days to complete the design. The Plate Snacks team is super easy to work with and provides back and forth proofs before finalizing the end product.
Here are the designs that I created. If you like what I have created, you can also ask to purchase my design during the customization process. Be sure to use my AFFILIATE LINK if you do so!
Step 2: Prepare to install
In order to properly and securely install your new custom end plates, you’ll need a special pair of Circlip aka Snap Ring Pliers to remove the internal snap ring found on most barbells. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, here’s the anatomy of a Barbell sleeve (*Image from Rogue Barbell Disassembly manual):
Snap Ring Pliers
At minimum, you need a pair of INTERNAL snap ring pliers. It’s up to you if you decide to purchase a simple straight pair, angled, or a full set. If there’s ever a chance you’ll take apart your Barbell for maintenance, you’ll also need EXTERNAL snap ring pliers as well.
Straight Internal Snap Ring Pliers
Step 3: Snap ring and end cap removal
Use the snap ring pliers to carefully remove the snap ring. The end cap will likely fall out easily.
Step 4: Place your custom end cap and replace the snap ring
Place your new customized end cap in place (don’t worry about being perfect, it will likely be able to spin and have a small amount of movement) and replace the snap ring
Step 5: Show off to friends and family
Enjoy your new custom end caps! But be careful, once you add some end caps, you’ll want to keep customizing the rest of your gym! Before you know it, you’ll be adding flags, stickers, magnets, specialty barbells, and more custom end caps for your new specialty barbells!
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