Weight plates

The right diameter

The disk is loaded onto a barbell or dumbbell to adjust the weight. First of all, it must be compatible with the bar: the diameter of its central hole, the bore, matches the diameter of the sleeve. Olympic disks, with a hole of about fifty millimeters, fit onto the Olympic bars in gyms and for cross-training. Standard disks, with a smaller hole, ranging from twenty-eight to thirty millimeters, are suited for home exercise bars and dumbbells.

The rest of strength training

Strength training also includes:

• Bars.
• Dumbbells.
• Benches.
• Kettlebells.
• Disk Storage - Rack.
• Accessories.

All strength training can be found on the strength training page.

Cast iron or bumper

The cast iron disk, the most classic and economical, is suitable for guided strength training, bench presses, or curls. The cast iron disk coated in rubber, which is quieter, protects the floor and other disks from impacts. The bumper disk, made entirely of dense rubber and of large diameter, is designed to be dropped onto the floor from arm height: it is the disk used in weightlifting and cross-training. Competition disks follow a color code: red, blue, yellow, and green from heaviest to lightest.

Weights and safety

You build your weight with disks of different sizes, starting with the heaviest on the inside, close to the centre of the bar, and you always load both sides symmetrically. Small disks of one to two and a half kilos allow for fine progression. You always secure the disks with collars. You store your disks on a rack, never on the floor where you might trip, and you should ensure there is a protected floor or a thick mat for exercises where the weights are dropped.

Good deals

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between an Olympic disk and a standard disk?

The Olympic disk has a central hole of about fifty millimeters and fits on Olympic bars. The standard disk, with a smaller hole, is used on entry-level bars and dumbbells.

Why choose bumper disks?

Bumper disks, made of thick rubber, all have the same diameter and absorb the impact when the bar is dropped. They are essential in weightlifting and cross-training when the bar is released to the floor after a clean.

How to load weights with few disks?

A pair of each weight, including small disks, already allows for numerous combinations. Small weights are essential for progressing in consistent increments, especially for bench presses and shoulder exercises.

Do you need collars on the bar?

Yes, collars prevent the disks from slipping during the movement, which would destabilize the bar. They are vital as soon as the load is heavy or when the exercise involves quick phases.

Bare cast iron or rubber-coated for home?

Bare cast iron is compact and economical, but noisy and hard on the floor. Rubber-coated cast iron protects the flooring, reduces noise, and limits impacts between disks, making it much more comfortable for apartments.