General
two plates
What does two plates mean?
Shorthand for a barbell loaded with two big plates per side, i.e. 225 lb in the US or roughly 100 kg with 20kg plates.
"Benching two plates was his first big strength goal."
Origin
Plate-math shorthand ubiquitous among lifters for quoting loads.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 'two plates'?
Two plates means two big plates per side of the bar: 225 lb total in the US (2x45 plus a 45lb bar) or about 100 kg in metric gyms.
Is benching two plates good?
A 225 lb bench is a well-known strength milestone that most casual lifters can't hit, so reaching it is considered a solid achievement.
Why is 225 called two plates?
Because a standard 45lb barbell loaded with two 45lb plates on each side equals 225 lb — hence the plate-math shorthand 'two plates.'
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