On a 20 kg men's bar, 175 kg loads as 3 × 25 kg + 1 × 2.5 kg on each side, which is 77.5 kg per side.
Per side
3 × 25 kg + 1 × 2.5 kg
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| Bar | Plates per side | Per side |
|---|---|---|
| Men's bar (20 kg) | 3 × 25 kg + 1 × 2.5 kg | 77.5 kg |
| Women's bar (15 kg) | 3 × 25 kg + 1 × 5 kg | 80 kg |
| Training bar (10 kg) | 3 × 25 kg + 1 × 5 kg + 1 × 2.5 kg | 82.5 kg |
175 kg = 385.8 lb. Kilo and pound plates are not interchangeable, so in a metric gym the exact equivalent weight usually cannot be loaded.
If this is a working weight, here is what it represents at a few common maxes.
| Your 1RM | % of 1RM |
|---|---|
| 100 kg | 175 % |
| 120 kg | 146 % |
| 140 kg | 125 % |
| 160 kg | 109 % |
| 180 kg | 97 % |
The app does this in both directions: enter a weight and get the plates, or tap the plates already on the bar and get the weight.
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