2" PC APT Free Weights Fractional Plates Weightlifting Full set 8 plates

by APT

Product Features

• Excellent for smaller weight adjustments
• 2" olympic size holes
• Full powder Coataed with weights engraved
• Professional Grade

Product Description

Stylish Pro Grade Powder Coated Fractional Fraction Plates Free Weights (2 each) 1/4 lb, 1/2 lb, 3/4 lb and 1 lb weight sets. This Set: 8 plates, bag for total set to keep them together. Don't want to add 2.5 lbs X-2 (5 lbs) and want to add less (2 lbs) ? This is your fix!! POwder Coated, TOUGH and built to last, fit olympic 2" bars and dumbbells.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• ASIN: B000ACZARQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,792 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #64 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Strength Training Equipment > Plates

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great plateau buster!, May 19, 2007

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Steven L. Lund "Trolllund" (Portland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2" PC APT Free Weights Fractional Plates Weightlifting Full set 8 plates (Misc.)

Charles Poliquin (Strngth coach) recommended in an article years ago to make very small weight increases instead of big jumps of 5-10 lbs. He stated by using fractional plates you could gain longer without hitting a plateau. Personally when I am getting in to challenging weights and the thought of another 5 lbs is daunting, being able to increase the weight by only 1/2 lb helps. I think "whats half a pound?" 8 ounces! I probably will not be able to feel the difference, yet I am still increasing weight.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff, January 21, 2009

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Michael Murphy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2" PC APT Free Weights Fractional Plates Weightlifting Full set 8 plates (Misc.)

They get the job done. Very useful for shoulder press and other movements where you make smaller gains.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth their weight in gold!, February 7, 2008

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swimmer45 - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2" PC APT Free Weights Fractional Plates Weightlifting Full set 8 plates (Misc.)

I mean it too. These weight plates solve a big problem- being force to go up in bigger increments than you're ready for. While these are a somewhat expensive investment, know that I did a pretty extensive search on the internet on fractional plates and was unable to find anything cheaper than what's offered here.

In most gyms, the smallest weight plate you'll find is a 5 lb. plate and MAYBE a 2 1/2 lb. plate- if you're lucky. Even with the 2 1/2 lb. plate added to each end of a barbell or adjustable dumbbell, that's still a 5 lb. jump in weight- which may be okay for exercises like the squat or bench press where you work big muscle groups. However going up that much can be a lot for the smaller muscles, especially for the ladies, when you're doing exercises such as the biceps curl or tricep press. Problem solved with these weights- and believe me, its a whole lot easier and safer going up a 1/2 lb. at a time than going up 5 or 10 lbs. at a time!

Individuals that would like to start weight lifting but find free weights too daunting might consider beginning with elastic bands such as the Latex Free Light Resistance Thera-band Exercise Bands - Money Saving Light Resistance Pack with 1 thin, 1 medium & 1 heavy band for light resistance.