What can you train with these 0.5 kg weights?
This size adds 1 kg to your bar (two plates) – the ideal challenge for building your strength consistently, without burning out. It's particularly useful for technical movements such as the squat and the deadlift, where you want to increase the weight while retaining good form. You can increase the load gradually, without compromising your technique or risking injury. These measured adjustments will transform your plateaus into springboards towards your next PB.
What accessories can you use these plates with?
You'll need a 50 mm Olympic barbell to use with these plates. Go for 15 kg plates (ref. 8484131) if you're a beginner or 20 kg (ref. 8491834) for a heavier load. You might also want weights collars (ref. 8485052) which stop the plates sliding as you work out.
Why choose this 0.5 kg powerlifting plate?
This 0.5 kg plate makes all the difference when you're weighing your loads to within a gramme. This plate has been embraced by the most fastidious pros, helping them and you break through barriers with surgical precision. It's designed to be easy to grasp, letting you adjust your bar without wasting time. As for the colour coding, it helps you quickly identify the weight you want. With its 5-year warranty, this plate offers the best value for money on the market.
What's the margin of error on these plates?
We've complied with competition standards with a maximum tolerance of 0.25%. In the smaller sizes, this means a possible discrepancy of just 10 g. This precise calibration guarantees that you'll have exactly the same load from one session to another. You'll have reliable benchmarks to help you get stronger, you'll be able to pace your training precisely and you'll avoid unpleasant surprises on competition day.
Why use steel for these powerlifting plates?
Steel offers exceptional resistance to compression and flexion, which is exactly what you need for powerlifting. Your plates will withstand hundreds of kilos of loading without flinching and keep their shape, despite years of intensive use. They'll perfectly absorb controlled contact with the ground during deadlifts. That said, they aren't designed to absorb violent drops from a height, unlike weightlifting bumpers.
