I understand only standard 1 inch (2.5, 5, 10 lb) plates fit this vest. But some reviewers said certain kinds of 1 inch plates do not fit. I'm guessing they mean plates with a square edge do not fit. Plates probably must have rounded edges, like...
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its best just to go ahead and buy rhe weughts made for it while your at it. and no its constricting doing pushups anything but honestly I bought a bcg weightvest from academy and it was just as good if not better.
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Sorry to inform you that your entire foot probably won't fit on the plate unless you wear a size 2-3. But you will get a comfortable fit. The plate is about 19 1/2"W & 5 3/4 L the latter is the length of your foot placement.
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Standard weight plates (with 1" hole). Olympic weights have the bigger hole (2" or more)
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Sorry I'm just now seeing this one but it is very very hard to remove weight from the vest. You will risk damaging the vest trying to remove them because the pockets are so tight. If you don plan on wearing 50 pounds I'd recommend a smaller size vest first. I ended up getting a 25 pound vest for most of my bodyweight training and once a month I put on this monster to challenge my strength gains.
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If the holes of the plates you have measure 1 inch in diameter, than yes they will fit. However, if they are the standard Olympic plates with the 2 inch diameter holes, then they won't fit. Measure the holes on your plates to ensure that they are the 1 inch in diameter holes and you are good to go with this bar.
1119886
You can buy 5 lbs plates at most sporting goods store. FYI, the pouches on the vest ripped so not sure if I'd recommend it.
791295
Olympic weights have a larger center hole (2"), and standard weights have a smaller center hole (1"), so standard weights will not fit, sorry because this bar is great.
531319
The plates are held in place within the vest by 4 Velcro straps that overlap itself. The secured weight plates are held snugly while you workout with the vest, so imagine having two plates side by side on your chest and back, that should tell you how big the plates should be. Hope this helps.
1985627
My square dishes fit well on this rack. The slats have 3/8 inch between them. Both small and large plates stay in place.
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Standards plates have a one inch hole in the middle. Olympic plates have a two inch hole in the middle. So a standard plate would not fit on an Olympic bar because a one inch hole can't fit a two inch bar, BUT an Olympic plate can fit on a standard bar because it's a two inch hole going onto a one inch bar. You can also buy attachments to make a standard bar into an Olympic with a simple cover.
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Not sure which one this is. Can't imagine there is a lot of difference. But I do think the weights are optional on all of them. I no longer have mine but I think best I remember any 1" plate non olympic should work.
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This attachment is made for standard plates. I was a little upset about this. The bench it attaches to is an Olympic bench yet the attachment is standard? Not well thought out for the customer.
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Standard plates (the ones that fit this particular bar) don't usually come in 45 lb configurations. That size is usually associated with the Olympic (2") bar. The weight plate that does fit this bar is the 50 lb one and by own estimation, the bar should easily accommodate at least five on each side. Hope this helps...
967389
No, a standard round dinner plate won't fit. It doesn't show so well in the photo, but it's actually oval in design.
836774
You are correct, this is for weight plates with the 1" holes. Let us know if you have any further questions.
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Looks like they put the decimal point in the wrong position. It will cover plates 10 - 10.25 (1/4) inches. Not made for stacking. The handle sticks up in the middle and makes second plate wobbly.
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I had to go measure my plates. No, mine are 10 1/2 & fit comfortably in the cradle. I do not believe they would without shoving & possible damage.