Features of the 2.5 kg plate
- Nominal weight: 2.5 kg (sold in pairs)
- Outer diameter: 210 mm
- Thickness: 15.24 mm
- Inner diameter: 50 mm, Olympic standard
- Accuracy: +/- 3 %
The ideal format for learning the movement before adding load
On technical movements such as the squat, the bench press or the deadlift, the priority before adding weight is to secure the bar path and the posture. The 2.5 kg plate lets you load the bar lightly, enough to feel the movement under tension, without the load taking over from the technique. It is the reference for anyone discovering exercises with an Olympic bar.
It also plays a central role in the warm-up, including for experienced lifters. Before starting a heavy set, building the bar up gradually with 2.5 kg plates activates the muscles and lets you adjust your technique over several repetitions, without each step representing too big a jump in load.
Which exercises should you use the 2.5 kg plate for?
| Exercise |
Use of the 2.5 kg plate |
| Squat, bench press, deadlift |
Learning the movement with a light load before increasing the weight |
| Warm-up before a heavy set |
Building the bar up gradually in 2.5 kg steps on each side |
| Beginner programmes and returning to training |
First steps with the Olympic bar in complete safety |
| Overhead press, row |
Load adjustment for movements that are less tolerant of abrupt weight jumps |
The other weights in the range
Discover the full range of rubber Olympic plates, with the technical detail of each weight and our ready-to-use value sets.
Find the full range of our plates in the weights category.
Frequently asked questions
What are the specifications of the 2.5 kg rubber Olympic plate?
2.5 kg per plate, sold in pairs, 210 mm outer diameter, 15.24 mm thick, 50 mm Olympic standard inner diameter, accuracy of plus or minus 3 percent.
Who is the 2.5 kg plate for?
For anyone discovering Olympic barbell exercises: it lets you load the bar lightly to secure your bar path and posture on the squat, bench press or deadlift, before adding weight.
Is it useful for experienced lifters?
Yes, for warming up: building the bar up in 2.5 kg steps on each side activates the muscles and fine tunes technique before a heavy set, and it refines the load on the overhead press or the row.
What are the other weights in the range?
1.25 kg for micro progression and rehabilitation, 5 kg as the versatile format, 10 kg for regular training, 15 kg for intermediate loads and powerlifting, 20 kg for heavy loads.
