Why do we refer to the number of plates we lift on just one side?

[strongbuffbig]

Had this conversation with someone the other day. We were discussing why people say they bench 3 plates, meaning they bench 315, when in fact they bench a total of 6 plates.

I couldnt come up with an answer

[Fluster]

Because it's easier than saying 6 plates, 2 clips, a bar and the previous dude's chalk and sweat?

[dannyautrey]

The previous dude's chalk and sweat is the most important part.

[Bum-Life]

I hate when people tell me they leg press 16 plates etc.. sounds like they try to hype up / brag about something that isent that special.

so perhaps this ?

[strongbuffbig]

more?

[mikeatnscc]

less?

[TrettinR]

Even?

[dbluegoat]

the same

[IcedEarth111]

coz math is hard

[strongbuffbig]

lol the guy i was talking about it said its because people that lift weights are dumb, that youre lifting 6 plates not 3

[jay jay]

Because it just feels right. To me at least. That's just where my focus goes, to the number of plates on each side.

[Cardio Colin]

lol the guy i was talking about it said its because people that lift weights are dumb, that youre lifting 6 plates not 3

Testing

[TrettinR]

OP, if someone is helping you load a barbell and they ask you what do you want on there. What do you tell them? Do you explain to them you want 4 plates total, or do you say you want 2 plates (per side)? It makes more sense to group things that are right next to eachother instead of grouping ALL the plates together especially something symmetrical.

What makes more sense?

"I bench 6 plates and 2 quarters"

"I bench 3 plates and a quarter"

[DMB2012]

Im good at math


3 + 3 = 5


see





Stong relevance in question.

[TrettinR]

Im good at math


3 + 3 = 5

.

3+3 is 33... tard

[Poppy83]

the same

congruent?

[guest89]

Because it just feels right. To me at least. That's just where my focus goes, to the number of plates on each side.

Yeah, its easier to remember + its easier to tell a spotter who's loading one side.

[strongbuffbig]

OP, if someone is helping you load a barbell and they ask you what do you want on there. What do you tell them? Do you explain to them you want 4 plates total, or do you say you want 2 plates (per side)? It makes more sense to group things that are right next to eachother instead of grouping ALL the plates together especially something symmetrical.

What makes more sense?

"I bench 6 plates and 2 quarters"

"I bench 3 plates and a quarter"

thats not what im talking about



im talking about when you tell someone your lifts, and you refer to it in the number of plates you lift

[TrettinR]

thats not what im talking about

im talking about when you tell someone your lifts, and you refer to it in the number of plates you lift

Of course that's what you are talking about. Why would I tell someone to load 3 plates then call it a 6 plate lift? Consistency! Makes things less confusing.

[Retardo-pex]

OP, if someone is helping you load a barbell and they ask you what do you want on there. What do you tell them? Do you explain to them you want 4 plates total, or do you say you want 2 plates (per side)? It makes more sense to group things that are right next to eachother instead of grouping ALL the plates together especially something symmetrical.

What makes more sense?

"I bench 6 plates and 2 quarters"

"I bench 3 plates and a quarter"

I go with this, on exercises like chest supported rows I dumb it down even more for the most part, if I have 2 plates on it I write it out as "2x10,10,8" and if I throw say a 25 and a 5 on top of that I write "2.30x10,10,10" and so on.

Its just the standard terminology really, why do people ask how much I bench or what's your press instead of specifically saying how much do you bench press? Say it however you please but be sure to specify or people will call bull**** immediately.

[cupcakekid]

Of course that's what you are talking about. Why would I tell someone to load 3 plates then call it a 6 plate lift? Consistency! Makes things less confusing.

this. IMO its to tell the loader how many plates to load per side and makes it easier for him. esp at the higher numbers when dudes are squatting a G. its hard enough determining how much goes per one side

[burningNun]

It also feels way cooler to just shout out "six" when someone asks you what weight you want.

It doesn't feel so cool when the number is less than six. Five is pushing it.

[eXpiRaTioN_DaTe]

i think its for symmetry reasons. if you say you lift 5 plates (or any odd number) its gonna have to be on each side otherwise youre gonna have an uneven bar.

[pjb12]

Just say what u lift... not 3 plates... 315... makes sense. Also, what about when you db press? If you use the 90 lb db's do you say you did 90 lb db press or 180?

I'm freakin out... man!!!

[jdude94]

Just say what u lift... not 3 plates... 315... makes sense. Also, what about when you db press? If you use the 90 lb db's do you say you did 90 lb db press or 180?

I'm freakin out... man!!!

just say 90s.

[strongbuffbig]

Of course that's what you are talking about. Why would I tell someone to load 3 plates then call it a 6 plate lift? Consistency! Makes things less confusing.

why would you tell them to load the bar with 3 plates, if youre lifting 6 plates total though...

[BEhave]

Had this conversation with someone the other day. We were discussing why people say they bench 3 plates, meaning they bench 315, when in fact they bench a total of 6 plates.

I couldnt come up with an answer

I never say that. I just say the weight I'm benching.

[titwagon]

I'm too damn busy smashin' 4 pancakes to say all them extra words in, "I bench press four plates per each of the two sides of the barbell."

[TrettinR]

why would you tell them to load the bar with 3 plates, if youre lifting 6 plates total though...

Because it's common knowledge that 3 plates refers to each side. Simplicity.

[Farley1324]

why would you tell them to load the bar with 3 plates, if youre lifting 6 plates total though...

Because you are loading the other three?