Specifications of the 1.25 kg plate
- Nominal weight: 1.25 kg (sold in pairs)
- Outer diameter: 166 mm
- Thickness: 12.7 mm
- Inner diameter: 50 mm, Olympic standard
- Accuracy: +/- 3 %
The lightest plate in the range, for progress without jolts
Going straight from one 2.5 kg step to the next sometimes demands an effort out of all proportion to the actual room for progress at that moment. The 1.25 kg plate fills that gap and lets you move forward in finer increments, an approach that is particularly useful on technical movements such as the overhead press or pulling work, where a few hundred grams are enough to tip a set between success and technical failure.
This light format also has a place beyond simple load progression. In the warm-up, it lets you load the bar gradually before starting the main work, without having to juggle plates that are too heavy for that phase. In rehabilitation or when returning after injury, its low mass makes it a safe starting point for reworking a movement before increasing the load.
Which exercises is the 1.25 kg plate for?
| Exercise |
Use of the 1.25 kg plate |
| Overhead press, military press |
Fine adjustment between two steps, to progress without skipping a rung |
| Lat pulldown, barbell row |
Micro-load at the end of a cycle, when every gram counts |
| Warm-up before squat, bench press or deadlift |
Gradual loading before the main work |
| Return after injury or rehabilitation |
Light load to rework a movement safely |
| Biceps curl, triceps extension |
Precise adjustment on isolation movements, which are less forgiving of large load gaps |
The other weights in the range
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Frequently asked questions
What are the specifications of the 1.25 kg rubber Olympic plate?
1.25 kg per plate, sold in pairs, 166 mm outer diameter, 12.7 mm thick, 50 mm Olympic standard inner diameter, accuracy of plus or minus 3 percent.
What is a 1.25 kg plate for?
To move up in finer increments than a 2.5 kg step, particularly on the overhead press, the military press, pulls and isolation movements such as biceps curls or triceps extensions.
Is it useful beyond load progression?
Yes, to load the bar progressively during the warm-up before squats, bench press or deadlift, and as a safe starting point when returning after injury or in rehabilitation.
What are the other weights in the range?
2.5 kg for warm-up and beginner programmes, 5 kg as the versatile format, 10 kg for regular training, 15 kg for intermediate loads and powerlifting, 20 kg for heavy loads.
