Training Small Plates

When it comes to improving performance in weightlifting, the details make all the difference. Plates, especially smaller ones, allow for gradual weight increases, avoiding abrupt jumps that could compromise technique or lead to injuries. Whether in a gym or your Home Gym, having the right fractional weights is essential for consistent and safe progress.

Fractional weights for gradual progress

You probably already know this: most people practicing Weightlifting, Powerlifting, and Fitness tend to increase the weight they lift too quickly. And this excessive pace shouldn’t be understood solely in terms of time. Sometimes the jump in weight happens over a very short period. But other times, the jump is simply too large! Many athletes, in an effort to improve their performance in Weightlifting and Powerlifting, suddenly add 5 or even 10-kilogram plates, finding themselves lifting 10 or 20 kilograms more than they’re accustomed to. But is this really the best way to advance in these disciplines? According to many experts, absolutely not. However, in many cases, these large weight jumps seem unavoidable, simply because the gym or Home Gym doesn’t have plates weighing less than 5 or even 10 kilograms. So how is it possible to make smaller, incremental increases? The solution is simple: small plates! We’re obviously talking about fractional weights, which are all those small barbell plates weighing less than 5 kilograms. These include plates weighing 250 grams, 500 grams, 750 grams, 1 kilogram, 1.25 kilograms, 2 kilograms, and 2.5 kilograms. This allows for gradual but consistent weight increases, week by week, avoiding injuries and abrupt jumps. At Lacertosus®, we’ve prepared several lines of fractional weights for you: here’s how to choose the ones best suited for you and your gym!

Lightweight training plates

Here, you’ll find all the fractional weights you need for Weightlifting and Cross Training. Our Small Plate Training line consists of fractional weights made from a single solid block, with raised white lettering for maximum visibility of the load from both sides, ensuring you always grab the weight you’re looking for. The Competition Micro Plate line, on the other hand, includes perfectly calibrated Fractional Plates that are durable, aesthetically refined down to the smallest detail, and, most importantly, extremely thin to ensure you’ll never run out of space on the barbell! And for those who want to have the smallest fractional weights for the most precise adjustments—ideal for top-level weightlifting—we offer sets of Fractional Plates, including plates weighing 250 grams, 500 grams, 750 grams, and 1 kilogram!