First, the barbell plate is your best option. Second, board feet make gradual loading easy, which is akin to moving up on stairs without leaping right over a whole flight unprepared. Gradual loading helps you accumulate comforts. Thirdly, the weighted plates distribute stress over their entire surface. This means that when lifting you get superficial fatigue instead of feeling deep in the muscles at all times or developing big areas such as hips which can lead to bad technique and injury risks. Finally, these are 25mm thick, practically indestructible plates that can withstand abuse year after year with performances equal to those at first. Boasting plenty of weights and of different types, the barbell plates are suitable for lifters of all levels. Your gear grows as you grow stronger—even if it's just a little stronger than last time; such versatility ultimately means savings in equipment ownership costs since you've got one piece of equipment that (is useful over many pieces) Thanks to this versatility, it is a very smart, long-term investment in your overall health.