Golds Gym 45Lb Plates (2025)

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.

Weight plates are generally made from iron or steel, and sometimes from rubber. These materials may not seem that expensive but in very large amounts like for a set of weight plates, it becomes expensive. Rubber also is more expensive than iron. When weightlifting, you need a fairly large amount of weight.

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.

One plate is usually 20kg or 45lbs depending on where you live. But: A one-plate lift, then, is 135 pounds. Two plates is 225 pounds.

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).

Put everything back where it belongs. This might be the number-one gym etiquette rule. Don't leave a trail of equipment behind you: If you use something, put it back. You learned this in kindergarten.

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.

Plates are available in a range of weights. Standard (1-inch center hole) plates are commonly available in 2.5, 5, 10, 25, 35 and 50 lb denominations, with 1.25, 7.5, 12.5, 20, and 100 pound plates less commonly seen.

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.

For a beginner lifter, a 315 lbs deadlift could be extremely impressive. For an experienced lifter, it might be considered moderate. And for a competitive powerlifter, it might be on the lower end.

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.

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.