Calibrated plates vs. rubber gym plates

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BerserkGrom		Calibrated plates vs. thicker rubber gym plates	19-06-2017 @ 08:57
Member 6083, 63 posts SQ 280, BP 175, DL 302.5 757.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 19.06.2017 @ 08:58 AM by BerserkGrom Do you guys find that it is more difficult to lift with calibrated plates than thicker rubber plates like these https://images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/513cmoJVQPL.jpg ? Or do you notice no difference at all?

KevC86		...	19-06-2017 @ 10:35
Member 5141, 4199 posts SQ 300, BP 180, DL 350 830.0 kgs @ 130kgs UnEq	Calibrated plates do make the lift harder (assuming we are talking about deadlifts), as the weight is closer to the centre of the bar, and thus you get less whip. That said, it makes squatting easier for the same reason.

scruffmcbuff		...	19-06-2017 @ 11:39
Lovely ass Congrats. Member 5958, 2315 posts SQ 280, BP 170, DL 300 750.0 kgs @ 138kgs UnEq	I use the 50s and 25s on deadlift for this reason. Just to make it slightly tougher.

matthewvc		...	19-06-2017 @ 13:16
‘downsizing’ Member 5704, 3220 posts SQ 280, BP 210, DL 320 810.0 kgs @ 96.3kgs UnEq	calibrated plates weigh very close to stated number, within maybe 10g and centre of mass very much at the geometrical centre (e.g. uniform weight distribution) cheap rubber plates can be as much as +/-10% out. when you've got 300kg on bar that can be a noticeable difference.

Funky_monkey		...	19-06-2017 @ 23:54
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	Calibrated plates feel harder because 300kg is 300kg! Cheaper plates are easier because 270kg costs less than 300, and the average Joe won't be lifting that much anyway.

Wiegieboard		...	20-06-2017 @ 00:24
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11329 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190 502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	My rubber plates are as much as 100g out per 10kg. That s**t can add up

chubbman		...	21-06-2017 @ 02:48
Another 'hardcore gym'. Yay. Member 4858, 88 posts SQ 120, BP 75, DL 165 360.0 kgs @ 106kgs UnEq	Wiegieboard said:My rubber plates are as much as 100g out per 10kg. That s**t can add up 100g per 10kg. My whole training log is a lie


Wiegieboard		...	27-06-2017 @ 16:56
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11329 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190 502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	chubbman said: 100g per 10kg. My whole training log is a lie Absolutely! I can be up to 30g out on a max squat! Haha

CAJ		...	27-06-2017 @ 17:03
I recommend the track - Slut Machine Member 6043, 955 posts SQ 350, BP 195, DL 350 895.0 kgs @ 150kgs UnEq	I actually prefer calibrated plates, for squats they generate less whip on the bar due to been closer to the centre and for deads they have less rolling resistance on the platform which is good for someone like me who pulls with a roll in

MuscleDemon		...	27-06-2017 @ 19:20
We all live as we chose. Member 5051, 866 posts SQ 157.5, BP 95, DL 220 472.5 kgs @ 61.1kgs UnEq	Calibrated plates is the precise weight and rubber gym plates are variable (usually weigh less). Calibrated plates are significantly more expensive and worth the investment. I would prefer to know the weight is exact for measured productive training.

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	27-06-2017 @ 19:39
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22042 posts	How would one recognise a plate that is "calibrated"?

Boar		...	27-06-2017 @ 19:42
Walk your talk Member 5, 25557 posts Administrator	Post Edited: 27.06.2017 @ 19:43 PM by Boar expensive ahoy !! I guess they are the very slimline ones , I think the ones I used at a BPC comp were also calibrated, but being the BPC , they where CHROMOLY PLATED

Funky_monkey		...	27-06-2017 @ 23:14
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	Get s**t plates. Stick bits of plasticine or lead to make the weight needed so it's exactly the weight you need. Send money saved to me.

Boar		...	28-06-2017 @ 17:21
Walk your talk Member 5, 25557 posts Administrator	Funky_monkey said:Get s**t plates. Stick bits of plasticine or lead to make the weight needed so it's exactly the weight you need. Send money saved to me. what sort of plate shizzle have you got planned for the Turkish delight gymnasium ?

Funky_monkey		...	03-07-2017 @ 21:40
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	Boar said: what sort of plate shizzle have you got planned for the Turkish delight gymnasium ? I saw the plates and they instantly looked too small. They were indeed about 3cm too small so getting a pair of regular sized 20s for myself and well as Voit plates. They seem to like Voit over here.

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