What are weight plates?

Weight plates are a type of buckle used to add resistance to adjustable dumbbells and dumbbells, as well as boards to binding machines. Depending on the intended weight and price, the weight plates can be made of steel, cast iron or occasionally cement. They are round or octagonal, with a central hole that is suitable either standard or Olympic dumbbell. Weight plates are available in a variety of styles and sizes, from the small ones as one LB. (0.45 kg) up to £ 100. (45 kg.)

Standard weight plates are usually round and are most often made of cast iron or occasionally with a soft rubber coating. These boards have a single -inch central hole that fits smaller commercial dumbbells or home gym equipment. This equipment is significantly lighter and easier to handle than the Olympic size and is generally a better choice for beginners.Y for home use, are available. Are usually made of plastic case filled with cementAnd they will not last as much abuse as steel or cast iron plates. If you are using these weight plates, it may be useful to check the weight on the scale before use. There may be considerable variations between the boards, as they can become uneven over time due to handling and general wear.

Olympic mass boards are usually made of cast iron and can be either round or octagonal. Some Olympic weights, known as bumper boards , are coated with rubber to protect both the weight boards and the floor of the gym if they charged the barbell. The Olympic plates have two -peal central openings that fit the Olympic size, and larger boards often have several other holes spread around the face of the plate to make handling easier. These boards are most commonly used by power jacks, body builders or other athletes to lift very heavy weights.

For the purposes of training, the Olympic plates are available as technique . These boards are usually made of plastic, aluminum or similarly thick and light materials, fit into Olympic dumbbells and are robust enough to withstand the drop, but are significantly lighter than standard Olympic plates. These are often used in secondary schools, where safety and durability are most important, but can also be used by competing adult energy jacks. Technical boards allow athletes to practice form and movement with properly proportional barbell, but without the need for full training load.