Features of the 20 kg plate
- Nominal weight: 20 kg (sold in pairs)
- Outer diameter: 442 mm
- Thickness: 33 mm
- Inner diameter: 50 mm, Olympic standard
- Accuracy: +/- 2 %
The format that builds the heaviest loads in the range
Beyond a certain level of strength, stacking lighter plates to reach the target load becomes counter-productive: too many plates on the bar complicates loading, slows changes between sets and increases the risk of error. The 20 kg plate solves this problem by letting you reach high loads quickly with a limited number of plates, a real saving in time and safety on heavy squats, bench presses or deadlifts.
It is the format that naturally accompanies experienced athletes in their maximal strength sets, where the goal is no longer to learn the movement but to push back an already established limit. Its +/- 2 % accuracy remains reliable even at this load level, which matters when documenting progress precisely over several months.
Which exercises should you use the 20 kg weight plate for?
| Exercise |
Use of the 20 kg plate |
| Squat, bench press, deadlift at maximum load |
Quickly building heavy loads with a limited number of plates |
| Strength sets for experienced athletes |
Work close to personal records, once the basics are well established |
| Powerlifting competition preparation |
Loads representative of competition sets |
| Advanced power programmes |
Significant increments to keep progressing at a high level |
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.
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