WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PLATEMATE® What if the 30 lb
weight is too light, but the 35 lb provides too much
resistance? Use a pair of 1 1/4 lb PlateMates to increase your weight load more
gradually. It''s much safer, too, because you will reduce your chance of
injury. How are
PlateMates attached? PlateMates are not bolted onto weights like standard plates. They fit
securely onto the end of a weight thanks to a carefully designed configuration
of super strong magnets. How many pairs of PlateMates do I need? You will need one pair per
dumbbell in use. For example, you will need two pairs when doing flies or
lateral raises. What size of PlateMates do I need? For a 1-1/4 lb microload, you will need a pair
of 5/8 lb Platemates. For a 2-1/2 lb microload, you will need a pair of 1-1/4 lb
PlateMates. A pair of 1-7/8 lb PlateMates makes a 3-3/4 lb increase. For a 5 lb.
microload, use a pair of 2-1/2 lb PlateMates. Do the magnets lose their strength over
time? No.
PlateMates use permanent magnets that never lose their strength. In fact,
PlateMates are guaranteed for the life of the product. If you are dissatisfied
for any reason, you can return them and we will repair or replace them free of
charge at our discretion. Do PlateMates work with plastic or rubber coated
dumbbells? No. It
is important that the magnets come in direct contact with the metal for an
ultimate hold. Can you stack PlateMates? No. We coat PlateMates with a protective
coating, so you cannot use more than one at each end of the weight. For a bigger
microload, use the next available size of
PlateMate. How
do you use PlateMates with an Olympic bar? You can use either Hex or Donut style
PlateMates with an Olympic bar. To use the Donut, Olympic plates should be
loaded onto the bar with the flat sides out. Then one Donut PlateMate should be
located anywhere on the flat side of the plate. The Hex PlateMate attaches
directly to the end of the Olympic bar.
"Microloads
are a vital part of successful training, and PlateMates are an ingenious and
perfect, practical solution" ..."PlateMates allow our athletes the opportunity
to continually develop maximum strength potentials while minimizing the risk of
orthopedic injury" ..."What if the 35-pounder is too heavy to do more than a few
reps? To help you bridge the gap there''s PlateMates ... so you can add weight
to your presses and curls for steady strength gains." ...An ingenious invention ... Every home gym should have at least
two, and commercial gyms should have a pair at every lifting
station." ...
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