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Again, you used the calibrated powerlifting plates. And again, they feel heavier than you remember it to be when you were using bumper plates. Out of curiosity, you weigh the plates... and the scale confirms that they're accurate. Not convinced, you unload the calibrated plates and reload with bumper plates. You squat again. Ahhh!->
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Metal weights feel heavier than rubber ones due to their greater density and lack of shock absorption. The denser material of metal imparts a sensation of increased weight, while the absence of cushioning in rubber-coated weights reduces the impact felt during lifting. In this discussion, we will dive into the reasons behind the perceived .
vegancryptolord Does just lifting the plate feel heavier or cycling some sort of barbell movement in a WOD feels lighter? If it's the latter, it may be the bounce off the floor of the rubber plate making your lifts easier than a non-bouncy plate I think it's the volume of the plates.
WATCH: How to Fight Friction in the Deadlift. The more plates you have on the bar, the more important this is. Imagine the difference between 92. 5% and 95%. If you're a 600-pound squatter, that's 555 pounds vs. 570 pounds --- a difference of only 15 pounds. For both 555 and 570 you will have five, 45-pound plates on the bar (plus additional .
17 17 comments New [deleted] • 9 yr. ago Omar isuf did a video on how much plates can vary. He weighed different plates in the same gym and they can fluxuate within like a 5 pound range i think. so yeah this is totally plausible.
Table of Contents Why Do Metal Weights Feel Heavier? If you have had the opportunity to lift both metal and rubber weights, you might have noticed that metal weights can feel heavier. Don't worry, you are not going crazy because there are a few reasons why this is happening. Many people have reported that metal weights feel significantly heavier.
13. Could be: 1. The weights are actually less. A gym I used to go to had two different kinds of plates: rubber coated and cast iron. Out of curiosity, some patrons of the gym brought a scale and compared the weights of all the 45 lb. plates. The cast iron plates were all about 45 lb. with small variation of ±2 lbs.
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Calibrated plates are specifically designed to provide a greater level of weight accuracy when compared to Olympic plates. As a result, they may feel heavier than their counterparts. There are two main reasons for this. Read Full Article Can I deadlift with metal plates?
Why is it that when you use 20kg plates to load a bar with a determined weight it feels heavier than the same weight but made up of smaller plates? Edit: I've already considered that the weights might be mislabeled or that it might be in my head.
Calibrated kilogram plates feel heavier than pound plates when you are squatting and there is a scientific reason why! In this video I describe the physics .
Calibrated plates are much thinner and have much tighter tolerances to provide you with the exact gainz you need. You can fit a lot more weight on the bar, and the the weight closer to your center of mass which gives you a completely different feel on the bar (less bar bend and whip). 3. Aesthetics and Efficiency.
As we know, calibrated plates tend to be favored by the powerlifting community, primarily due to the extreme amount of weight being lifted and the requirement for accuracy of that weight on the lifter's barbell. The sport of powerlifting itself did not become mainstream until the 1950's where it derived from 'odd lifts'.
Your answer seems to totally contradict what the person asking the question has observed (they're saying fewer heavier plates feels more difficult than more lighter ones). Also, what you're saying about centre of mass is totally wrong, assuming the plates actually weigh exactly what they're supposed to. -
The hi-temps were useful for outdoor lifting, but had a significant variance, and on the heavier plates were as much as a couple pounds. This was in contrast to both the higher priced competition rogue plates and the Pendlay plates from muscle driver which he also had in his possession.
The 85s feel like 95s. The gym also has a mix of iron plates and rubber ones, and if I hold a 25 pound iron plate in one hand and 25 pound rubber one in the other, there is simply no way they are the same weight unless my mind is playing one hell of a trick on me. This is a pattern I have noticed in the past.
COMMUNITY - T NATION Different Type of Plates Feel Heavier? Bigger Stronger Leaner Powerlifting & Strength Sports gt213 February 20, 2017, 11:36pm 1 This probably sounds like a pretty dumb question but want to see if anyone has experienced something similar and knows why!
whontime Calibrated Plates Worth It? Anyone have/use calibrated plates in their home gym? I'm seriously considering dropping the money on some Rogue calibrated KG plates for my garage. Any downsides to these other than cost? Anyone have them and regret buying them for some reason? I'm also considering maybe some nice revolver style plates.
(Explained) Why Do Metal Weights Feel Heavier? One of the best things about the gym is that it's just you vs the weights and I'm sure many reading this have heard "philosophical" phrases saying no matter what life throws at you, a pair of 45s in the gym is always a pair of 45s.
joel patera 33 subscribers Subscribe 178 7. 2K views 2 years ago Kilogram plates are used in weightlifting and powerlifting and some times they feel heavier than pound plates. there's a good.
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The first is that your calibrated plates may be heavier than the standard plates. The second is that the density of the weight is compressed into a smaller surface area, which can create the perception of a heavier weight. Read Full Article Are rusty weights heavier? It is true that rust can cause an increase in weight.
Calibrated plates are much thinner and have much tighter tolerances to provide you with the exact gainz you need. You can fit a lot more weight on the bar, and the the weight closer to your center of mass which gives you a completely different feel on the bar (less bar bend and whip). 3. Aesthetics and Efficiency.