Weight Plate Sizes. What to Buy and Which Ones to Skip.
Shopping for weight plates can be confusing. It is challenging to know exactly how much weight you need in total, but knowing what weight plate sizes to buy can also be tricky.
Plates
It’s kinda hard to lift weights with no weights.
So. You’ll need some plates.
What kind? How many? From where?
It’s a good thing you’re here! We’ve got all that covered and more right here.
How Much Does a Good Set of Bumper Plates Cost For Your Home Gym?
Want bumper plates for your home gym? We don’t blame you, they’re awesome! But what, exactly, do bumper plates cost these days?
Why and how to mix bumper plates with iron plates
Building a home gym can get expensive. And it can get that way fast! So finding places to save money without sacrificing functionality becomes important to those of us on a budget. One of the best ways to stay on budget and still get a functional gym is to spend money where you need to … Read more
Should you buy weight plates in lbs or kilos?
Weight plates are something we should only have to buy once. If we buy right the first time, they typically won’t wear out. That means there are a few decisions we need to make when buying weight for our home gyms. Steel, coated, or bumper plates? How many? What sizes? New or used? I answer … Read more
The Comprehensive Guide to Buying Weight Plates For Your Home Gym
In my article on the must-have essentials found in all great home gyms, I made the case that resistance training is king. I feel that of all the types of training one could do at home, old-school weight lifting is still the most effective. That’s not to say that I don’t take part in other … Read more
Fractional Plates, A Worthwhile Addition to Your Home Gym
One of the great things about having a home gym is that it gives me the ability to train with equipment I wouldn’t normally find at a commercial gym. It’s allowed me to be thoughtful about the gear I buy and to buy things that genuinely compliment my programming. I’m not stuck with whatever the … Read more
How Many Weight Plates Should You Buy For Your Home Gym?
12/13/22 Update. Since writing the below article, I’ve reconsidered my views on what size plates to buy. I still stand by the method presented below. The change comes with what plates you should buy as part of your set once you determine just how much weight you are going to need. Once you finish this … Read more
Are Bumper Plates a Good Choice For a Home Gym?
When buying plates for your home gym, you’ll have to make the choice between standard and bumper plates. What are bumper plates? This article explains al