I always use the largest possible plates I can, with one exception:
If I'm doing say, 225, 245, 255, 265 in that order, I won't bother removing the 2 10's to put on a 25 instead for the final set. People who intentionally use multiple small plates, and not even part of just a ramp-up, just intentionally loading small plates, kind of drive me nuts.
It's balanced AND matched by an equal and opposite force from the bar (since the bar is not bending/breaking). The only exception to this is if you were holding the bar in some kind of assymetrical manner like during a T-bar row.
>what is equal and opposite reaction
it's applied twice and both point towards the ground idiot so it has to push back against your hands. literally learn 2 force diagrams
>it has to push back against your hands
No you moron, the "lever arm" is applied against the internal structure of the barbell which is what bends the bar at heavier weights. It does not resolve down to the actual weight you experience.
the sum of forces has to be zero otherwise the barbell would levitate towards the ceiling the weight from the lever is transferred to your hand then to your feet then to the ground also gravity is applied twice because of the additional plates so it's even heavier
>what is equal and opposite reaction
it's applied twice and both point towards the ground idiot so it has to push back against your hands. literally learn 2 force diagrams
Assuming the bar is stiff, there's absolutely no difference, picrel applies to both cases. Assuming it isn't, you're also wrong because the bar will bend more, which makes it easier.
My gym has the 55lb red plates but I always avoid using them. The extra thickness is just enough to make them awkward to pinch and carry around with one hand. So I always ignore them and just swipe extra blues
wtf bros, how do I unlock the Legendary red plate??
Red 60* plate
where the frick are you finding 60s?
yea the picture's kind shit, just a hypothetical
It's not a story the jedi would tell
I always use the largest possible plates I can, with one exception:
If I'm doing say, 225, 245, 255, 265 in that order, I won't bother removing the 2 10's to put on a 25 instead for the final set. People who intentionally use multiple small plates, and not even part of just a ramp-up, just intentionally loading small plates, kind of drive me nuts.
Sorry I meant
>225, 245, 265, 275
I'll personally still remove those 10's for 25, and the reason is pure autism. It is more work no particular reason and I cannot help but do it.
I'll swap out the 10's for a 25 if I plan to go higher, also because autism, but not if that's my top set. Guess I'm just more high-functioning, fren.
Well that's how it is. You're alright friend, any gains I got to give I hope they go your way.
this. no point in unracking all the weight to use less if you're gonna end up re-racking that same weight immediately/soon after
never seen red 60s. I do have ivanko 50s at my gym tho which are green
largest denomination plates if not planning to deload for cooldown sets or next lift.
>t. guy hogging ur squat rack for 2 hours
I bench 225 with only 2.5 lbs plates
bottom is objectively heavier because it is a longer lever pulling down
it would put more torque on your wrists but it wouldn't be heavier
It's balanced AND matched by an equal and opposite force from the bar (since the bar is not bending/breaking). The only exception to this is if you were holding the bar in some kind of assymetrical manner like during a T-bar row.
>what is equal and opposite reaction
it's applied twice and both point towards the ground idiot so it has to push back against your hands. literally learn 2 force diagrams
>it has to push back against your hands
No you moron, the "lever arm" is applied against the internal structure of the barbell which is what bends the bar at heavier weights. It does not resolve down to the actual weight you experience.
the sum of forces has to be zero otherwise the barbell would levitate towards the ceiling the weight from the lever is transferred to your hand then to your feet then to the ground also gravity is applied twice because of the additional plates so it's even heavier
moron
Assuming the bar is stiff, there's absolutely no difference, picrel applies to both cases. Assuming it isn't, you're also wrong because the bar will bend more, which makes it easier.
darw boobs on her haha
Poon on the hands?
I only use 2 digit plates for dumbells, picrel is what I put on the barbell.
bottom
My gym has the 55lb red plates but I always avoid using them. The extra thickness is just enough to make them awkward to pinch and carry around with one hand. So I always ignore them and just swipe extra blues
Good morning. I hate 35 lb plates.