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Olympic Fractional Plates 1.25 lb (Pair) - Set of 2 x 1.25 Pound Weight Plates, For Olympic Bars - Micro Loading 2.5 Pound

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Item Weight 2.5 Pounds
Material Iron
Brand Iron Bull Strength
Color Black

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  • Use progressive overload to your advantage with this kit of 2 count, 1.25 pound fractional plates that fit any 2in Olympic barbells. By continuously increasing the demand placed on the body during training, progressively overloading your muscles, they will adapt by growing bigger and stronger so that you can handle this type of intense stimulus if/when it occurs again.
  • Increase total weight by 2.5 pound on any exercise and build more muscle and strength faster. Simply, by pushing and stressing the muscle to move more weight every workout, the body will do what it must to meet the demands placed on it. The muscle fibers will have no choice but to grow in size and strength.
  • Progressive overload should be used at all levels of conditioning. Beginners need it to progress faster and avoid injury, intermediate lifters need it to stay motivated and keep pushing forward and experts need it to break through plateaus to achieve greater success.
  • By setting yourself a new challenge every workout, you are also setting yourself up for greater intensity and motivation to push yourself further than your last training session.
  • The Iron Bull Fractional Plates are made from high precision casting for accurate weight and E-Coat finish process for higher quality and durability. These fractional plates are designed to last you a lifetime. They have a great appearance and smooth finish.
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Don’t Waste Another Workout Lifting the Same Weights Over and Over Again
Progressive tension overload is the most important factor when it comes to building strength and size. It refers to progressively increasing tension levels in the muscle fibers over time. That is, lifting progressively heavier and heavier weights. Basically, your body will not change or improve unless you force it to.

The Problem
Unfortunately, most gyms only have weight plates starting at 2.5 lbs and sometimes only 5 lbs! The jump in weight is simply too high and results in bad programming. It can even lead to injuries!

Set a New PR Every Workout
To force your muscles to adapt, you must provide a stimulus greater than that to which they have already adapted. The Iron Bull 1.25lb Fractional Plates allow weight increments of 2.5 pound to allow progressive overload on any exercise. And, while it may only seem like a tiny improvement, it’s EXACTLY what you need to do n order to prove to your body that it needs to improve.

The Bottom Line
If you want to get any degree of positive results from your workout routine, progressive overload is the absolute key. The Iron Bull Fractional Plates come in a kit of 2 plates allowing 2.5 lb increments. They perfectly fill in the gap between having to use the same weight over and over again and increasing weight by too much and injuring yourself. Get yourself a kit of fractional plates now. You won’t regret it.

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Olympic Fractional Plates 1.25 lb (Pair) - Set of 2 x 1.25 Pound Weight Plates, For Olympic Bars - Micro Loading 2.5 Pound

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
217 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality, shape and fit of the weight plates. They mention that they work well, are of excellent quality and that they fit any Olympic bar. They also appreciate the value for money. That said, some complain about the coating.

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14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the weight plates. They mention that they work well, get the job done, and are great for taking to the gym. Some say that the plates are perfect for linear progression.

"My gym doesn't have microloading plates I carry them in my bag. They get the job done. Quality is good...." Read more

"...The picture shows a matted finish. But it still does it's job perfectly." Read more

"These are perfect! I wanted to buy more but unfortunately they are (and have been) unavailable for weeks. Hope they bring them back...." Read more

"These work well but they don't match the photo or description. They've got a shiny coat of paint and don't appear to be as precision made...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the weight plates. They mention that it has a solid build, and is of excellent quality. Some say that the plates are good and fit the description.

"...They get the job done. Quality is good. The distinctive shape means it's less likely I'll think they belong to the gym and leave them...." Read more

"...I have not been disappointed in the quality or price yet. They are durable and I want the pieces of equipment to last...." Read more

"Sturdy product that meets my needs (weight, durability, and fits on standard olympic barbells) I like the fact that these weights look very..." Read more

"This is an excellent product. They look just like they do on Amazon. So, if you need 1.25 pound plates, I would get these...." Read more

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Customers like the shape of the weight plates. They mention that they look good, have a nice finish, and are distinct enough that it's less likely they'll think they're the same plate. They also say the plates arrived in perfect shape and weighed within a margin of 1.25 lbs. They appreciate the glossy enamel paint finish.

"...They get the job done. Quality is good. The distinctive shape means it's less likely I'll think they belong to the gym and leave them...." Read more

"...very nicely on a standard olympic or powerlifting bar, they have a nice finish, and are distinct enough that when I walk back out the gym with them,..." Read more

"...The fit, from, and finish of mine are perfect and function wonderfully." Read more

"These are incredible! They help keep me progressing smoothly...." Read more

11 customers mention9 positive2 negative

Customers like the fit of the weight plates. They say they fit nicely on an Olympic or powerlifting bar and are the right size to slide along an Olympic barbell.

"...These fit very nicely on a standard olympic or powerlifting bar, they have a nice finish, and are distinct enough that when I walk back out the gym..." Read more

"...And they fit the standard Olympic barbells at my gym just fine. But, full disclosure, I did weigh them on my kitchen scale...." Read more

"...I would have been fine with raw steel and no finish at all. These fit perfect on a 2" olympic barbell...." Read more

"The plates are the right size to slide along an olympic barbell...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the value of the weight plate. They say it's a great product for a good price.

"...This also happens to be the best price that I found (unless you make your own from industrial-sized washers), so great job Iron Bull Strength!..." Read more

"Great product for a good price. Some reviewers have mentioned that the finish is not the same as the picture. This doesn't matter to me at all...." Read more

"...Worth every penny." Read more

"As advertised; good product!" Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the weights. They mention that they are accurate, perfect for adding small amounts of weight, and essential for low weight exercises.

"...Weight is 1.25 pounds. I purchased 3 pairs. They are essential for low weight excercises when you have only 5 pound or heavier Olympic weights...." Read more

"Sturdy product that meets my needs (weight, durability, and fits on standard olympic barbells)..." Read more

"...They bounce around and rattle during every rep. The weight is accurate. But, I'm disappointed." Read more

"They're, well, weights. As advertised and easy to tote with you to the gym if needed." Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the coating of the weight plates. They mention that it has a shiny coating and is different than the picture. Some customers also say that the weights do not have the pictured matte finish.

"...Only gripe is the fact that they have a shiny coating to them. The picture shows a matted finish. But it still does it's job perfectly." Read more

"...The only reason I am not giving five stars is because the weights have a different coating than that pictured...." Read more

"...They've got a shiny coat of paint and don't appear to be as precision made...." Read more

"...- they do not look "precision cast" and the coating is very different than the picture. They will suit their purpose though...." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the appearance of the weight plate. They mention that it does not look like the picture, and that the product photos are misleading. However, the plate still does its job perfectly.

"...The picture shows a matted finish. But it still does it's job perfectly." Read more

"...durable than those pictured, but it frustrates me when the picture doesn't match the item." Read more

"These work well but they don't match the photo or description. They've got a shiny coat of paint and don't appear to be as precision made...." Read more

"These look nothing like the picture - they do not look "precision cast" and the coating is very different than the picture...." Read more

Good product, but different than pictured.
4 Stars
Good product, but different than pictured.
These weights serve their purpose. On my kitchen scale, they weighed 1.32 (+6%) and 1.24 (-1%) pounds. I didn't see a margin of error in the description, but I feel this is absolutely acceptable (and error may have also been from my scale).The only reason I am not giving five stars is because the weights have a different coating than that pictured. I have no reason to believe mine are any less durable than those pictured, but it frustrates me when the picture doesn't match the item.
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El Jefe Barbudo
5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2018
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My gym doesn't have microloading plates I carry them in my bag. They get the job done. Quality is good. The distinctive shape means it's less likely I'll think they belong to the gym and leave them. (And less likely that the gym will think I'm taking their weight plates!)
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ONLINE SHOPPER
5.0 out of 5 stars These are good
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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This is a really great product for increasing your strength training.
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Sean McMaster
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what you need for linear progression
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2019
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I lift weights. I am following the Greyskull Linear Progression, and like many linear programs, it is vital for this program to have smaller increments to increase each time, especially for upper-body lifts like the strict press and bench press.
These fit very nicely on a standard olympic or powerlifting bar, they have a nice finish, and are distinct enough that when I walk back out the gym with them, nobody will think I am stealing the gym's weights. :) I weighed them for accuracy, and they are not perfect. One and a quarter pounds is 20 oz. I had one plate weigh in at 21.5 ounces, and the other at 19 ounces. This is fine with me, since I use them together, and the total is only off by 0.5 oz. Even if it was further off it would be no big deal since the point is to have something in between a 5-pound jump on your lifts, and this works great for that.
This also happens to be the best price that I found (unless you make your own from industrial-sized washers), so great job Iron Bull Strength!
Highly recommended.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars They are exactly what they are supposed to be
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2020
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I have bought a few items from Iron bull. Each is quality. Knee wraps, hand wraps, fractional plates, lifting belt. I have not been disappointed in the quality or price yet. They are durable and I want the pieces of equipment to last. Never disregard the fractional plates either, a little goes a long way.
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Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars They work just fine, even if they are an ounce too heavy.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2017
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I'm not missing as many reps now that I have access to smaller plates. I only had 2.5 lb plates before, and jumping up 5 lbs in weight was often too much. And they fit the standard Olympic barbells at my gym just fine. But, full disclosure, I did weigh them on my kitchen scale. They technically weigh 1 lb 5 oz, which is an ounce above 1.25 lbs. That's so close that it's not an issue for me, but I'll let you be the judge.
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4.0 out of 5 stars They work just fine, even if they are an ounce too heavy.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2017
I'm not missing as many reps now that I have access to smaller plates. I only had 2.5 lb plates before, and jumping up 5 lbs in weight was often too much. And they fit the standard Olympic barbells at my gym just fine. But, full disclosure, I did weigh them on my kitchen scale. They technically weigh 1 lb 5 oz, which is an ounce above 1.25 lbs. That's so close that it's not an issue for me, but I'll let you be the judge.
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Bernard Eisenfeld, M.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for adding small amounts of weight when using Olympic plates.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019
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These plates are perfect for adding small amounts of weight to a dual cable functional trainer. They are powder coaterd in black and slide easily over a two inch bar. Weight is 1.25 pounds. I purchased 3 pairs. They are essential for low weight excercises when you have only 5 pound or heavier Olympic weights. Avoid the rubber weights which do not slide easily.
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levi farmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for starting strength/strong lifts 5x5 linear progression
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017
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Perfect for starting strength/strong lifts 5x5 linear progression. I wasn't able to make 5 lb jumps on bench press and overhead press after a set weight. I kept having to deload due to failure. This guys help me push past my issues and move to heavier weights. They both weight 1.25 pounds on the dot (checked on 2 different scales). Only gripe is the fact that they have a shiny coating to them. The picture shows a matted finish. But it still does it's job perfectly.
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Justin Amberson
5.0 out of 5 stars still fits nicely between 0lbs and 5lbs when trying to break plateaus ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017
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These are slightly heavy. I measured each of them. One is 580 grams, or 1.29 lbs. The other is 584 grams, or 1.3 lbs. That adds up to just under 2.6 lbs total, so about +1/10th of a pound when combined. Not a deal breaker at this weight though, still fits nicely between 0lbs and 5lbs when trying to break plateaus on linear progression.

One very positive thing I can say is that the hex shape makes these things functional on some gym machines that don't have a 2.5lb increment. I am able to set a pair of these on their sides on the cable pull machine to add another 2.5 lbs to things like cable curls and various pulls.With the flat sides they don't roll off the edge but sit up and stay in place.
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Patrick Houston
5.0 out of 5 stars Well made plates
Reviewed in Canada on October 20, 2017
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Fractional plates are a must when you need to micro load in any strength program ( Stronglifts, Madcow, Texas Method etc). These plates are sturdy, well made and perfectly fit an Olympic barbell. 1.25 plates are hard to find in stores and online in Canada. These are exactly what I needed. Shipping was fast
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Kenny J Webber
5.0 out of 5 stars Wish they were cheaper
Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2019
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If I had a weight store around where I live Im sure I could find something like these cheaper, but the product is high quality, and the weight precise, so after agreeing with the price what else could I ask for? Great fractional plates!
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Mélyssa Thibodeau-Doré
5.0 out of 5 stars Very practical
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2020
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Good quality. Helps to keep the weight on the bar going up when plateaued. Light and small enough to carry in your gym bag.
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Alexandre Poirier
4.0 out of 5 stars Happy with these plates
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2020
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I needed 1.25 plates for a linear progression program I am following and had trouble finding them. Although they are a little pricey, I am glad to have purchased these. They were well packaged and arrived in perfect condition. They work perfectly with my Olympic barbell. They've been a great addition to my existing plates :)
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Alexandre Poirier
4.0 out of 5 stars Happy with these plates
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2020
I needed 1.25 plates for a linear progression program I am following and had trouble finding them. Although they are a little pricey, I am glad to have purchased these. They were well packaged and arrived in perfect condition. They work perfectly with my Olympic barbell. They've been a great addition to my existing plates :)
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Dan
3.0 out of 5 stars Just OK
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2023
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It's metal and it's for weight lifting so expectations shouldn't be high.

Average quality, I have some low end fitness depot weights, these are on par.

I like the style.

One weighed 1.23 lbs and the other 1.28.
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