EVERYMATE Rubber Fractional Plates Set

Overview

EVERYMATE's Rubber Fractional Plates Set is an 8 piece set of rubber coated weight plates with an alloy steel core, designed for fine tuning barbell load in small increments. Item weight is listed at 1 pound, though with 8 pieces total set weight will be higher.

Fractional plates exist to close the gap between standard plate increments, letting lifters add small amounts of weight as strength improves gradually rather than in 5 or 10 pound jumps. The rubber coating on these protects both the plates and the barbell or floor from impact, while the alloy steel core keeps the plates rigid under load.

• 8 piece set
• Alloy steel core
• Rubber outer coating
• Fractional weight increments

Who it's for

Lifters doing progressive overload work who need finer load increments than standard plates allow are the target buyer, particularly for accessory lifts. This set is not meant to replace a primary plate set, since fractional plates are add-ons for small adjustments.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The alloy steel core gives these plates the rigidity to sit securely on a barbell sleeve, while the rubber outer layer cushions drops and reduces noise and marking compared to bare metal. Fractional plates like this set are used a few pounds at a time rather than as the bulk of a loaded bar, so their role is precision rather than volume.

Specifications

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