Cast iron weight plates This is a classic for the gym area: weight plates! With their help you can train the most different parts of your body. One of the most typical areas of use for the cast iron models is the weight bench. In order to find the version that best suits your training level, it is important that you increase slowly and thus challenge your body in the way that is necessary to achieve your training goal. The weight plates Olympia cast iron 50/51 mm are characterised by their classic look. They fit perfectly into almost any training environment and offer you a high degree of flexibility. How the cast iron weight plates differ from each other A look at our wide range shows that weight plates are offered in several variations these days. They differ from each other mainly in terms of size and weight. If you already own a weight bar, for example, in your home gym, it is important to first make sure that the weight plate you have chosen fits the bar by looking at the hole diameter. After that, you or your physical fitness will decide whether you choose just a few or whether you want to ensure increased flexibility with several plates. You have the choice between the following models: Weight: 1.25 kg, length: 16.5 cm, width: 16.5 cm, height: 1.2 cm Weight: 2.5 kg, length: 19.5 cm, width: 19.5 cm, height: 2 cm Weight: 5 kg, length: 23.5 cm, width: 26.5 cm, height: 2.5 cm Weight: 10 kg, length: 30.5 cm, width: 30.5 cm, height: 2.8 cm Weight: 15 kg, length: 37 cm, width: 37 cm, height: 3.5 cm Weight: 20 kg, length: 45 cm, width: 45 cm, height: 3.9 cm Weight: 25 kg, length: 45 cm, width: 45 cm, height: 4.3 cm The advantages of cast iron weight plates at a glance Regardless of whether you choose cast iron weight plates with a net weight of 1.25 kilograms or 25 kilograms: The material has farreaching advantages that should not be underestimated. Among other things, you benefit from: convincing stability the possibility of uncomplicated cleaning a classic design that can be integrated perfectly into your home gym. In order to enjoy the benefits of your weight plates for as long as possible, it is advisable to wipe them down with a cloth after each workout, for example to remove traces of sweat. Individual training with cast iron weight plates Training with cast iron weight plates is more versatile than it might seem at first. You can use our different models not only for the classic bench and chest press, but also individually and based on the corresponding exercises to strengthen the back muscles. If you want to increase the weight you train with only slowly and a little more individually, you can of course also combine several weight plates with each other. If, for example, you find it too difficult to do 3 x 10 repetitions with 2 x 10 kg, you can also use a 2.5 kg plate and a 5 kg plate on each side. If you put together your own set over time, you can benefit from a high degree of flexibility. The weight plates are suitable for a hole diameter of 51 mm.