Golds Gym 45Lb Plates (2024)

FAQs

How many 45lb plates do I need? ›

It's very important to keep in mind the key purposes of weight plates while deciding how many plates do you need for a home gym. Two main things to consider include clutter and purpose. For a beginner and casual lifter, a standard set (two 45s, two 25s, two 10s, four 5s, and two 2.5lb weight plates) is enough.

In case you're wondering why standard plates aren't just configured at 50 pounds instead of 45, it's because they're made according to the metric system, using kilograms rather than pounds.

Calibrated plates are available from high-end manufacturers; many advertise these plates as being accurate to within 10 grams (0.02 lb) of marked weight, which is the tolerance mandated by the International Weightlifting Federation for plates used in competition.

In the US they use 45 lb bars and plates. So one plate (per side) is 135 lbs, two plates is 225 lbs, three plates is 315 lbs, four plates is 405 lbs, five is 495 lbs, six is 585, seven is 675 and so forth.

Cost Of Materials

Weight plates are generally made out of steel or cast iron. They are heavy and bulky and their manufacture requires a lot of raw material. Materials that need to be mined and processed. And then fashioned into weights and transported.

Being able to lift “two plates” in the bench press is one of the most common strength training goals for men. It refers to using two 45 lb (or 20 kg) plates per side, including the 45 lb barbell, which adds up to 225 lb, or 100 kg.

A one-plate lift, then, is 135 pounds. Two plates is 225 pounds. Three plates is 315. Four plates is 405.

Standard Barbells

Your standard straight barbell weight is 45 pounds, is about 7 feet long, and can be used for most lifts, including squats, deadlifts, bent-over rows, overhead presses, and even biceps curls, says Wickham.

Weight plates marked as 45 lb will typically weigh between 43-47 lb, about +-5% (maybe 10% on the high end), unless they're calibrated plates (in which case they should be with 10 grams). My old gym used to have the actual weight of plates marked on them with chalk.

Keep in mind that high-quality weight plates may be more expensive upfront, but they will be a better investment overall due to their durability and performance.

Why do old weights feel heavier? ›

Others explain this difference by saying home weights may be older or rustier than the weights at the gym and this rust adds to the weight fo home weights. It is true that rusty metal may weigh more because rust is formed when metal reacts with oxygen.

Floors of home gyms also tend to be more susceptible to damage from steel weight plates. These weight plates can't be used for CrossFit or Olympic lifting, which makes them a lot less versatile than what bumper plates are.

Bench pressing isn't a one-size-fits-all exercise. Factors such as age, gender, fitness level, and training history contribute to the amount you should be able to bench. The average male beginner might aim to bench press 135 lbs. A beginner female, on the other hand, might start with a 65 lbs lift.

But it's definitely a good bench press, and maybe even a great one. Most men can't do it, even after trying for over a decade. It's more than enough to earn you the respect of lifetime lifters. If you're a powerlifter, you'll need to bench closer to 315 pounds to earn that same amount of respect.

Yes, because your bench press max is the total weight you're lifting. If you're using a standard Olympic bar, you already know what you're starting off with, but if you don't, check the weight of the bar before calculating your bench press max.

For the casual lifter, a standard set of two 45s, two 25s, two 10s, four 5s, and two 2.5 lb. weight plates is enough. Keep in mind that you should also purchase a standard 45 lb. dumbbell and any benches, deadlift platforms, squat racks, or weight cages to fit them.

How many dinner plates should you own per person? Traditionally, it is suggested that three to four plates for each person are optimal. However, this number can increase when you are setting up a formal table.

A: This depends on the thickness of your plates. The shaft on the bar is 9 1/2 inches long. I have 1 1/2 inch thick 45 pound plates. So, I can easily fit 5 plates each side and still have room for the clips.

PLEASE NOTE The breakdown of the 300lbs include 230 pounds of bumper plates (45+45+35+35+25+25+10+10=230), 25 pounds of metal plates (5+5+5+5+2.5+2.5=25) and one 45 pound bar. 230 pounds + 25 pounds + 45 pounds = 300 pounds.