NO MATTER WHY or how you lift, the universal system of arithmetic for gym bros is plate math. Train for even a little while, and you quickly learn to identify the weight on the bar from the plates ...
Iron plates and bumper plates are foundational tools of the trade. We break down when to use each option and why. Sure, both options hit that muscle-building aesthetic, and there’s loads of training ...
Weight plates are a utilitarian staple across many strength training gyms, and using them in your workouts seems simple enough, right? More plates on a loaded barbell means a heavier lift. But if ...