I Am the Platemate Queen!

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Soosan

Cathlete
I tell you, if it weren't for Platemates, I'd never be able to increase my weights. They have really brought this hardgainer's strength to a whole new level. I've got 2 pairs: 5/8 lb ea and 1.25 lb ea. I even sometimes only increase by 5/8 lb, but at least that's something and moves me forward!

For those of you that are unfamiliar w/them, they are magnetized weights you stick onto dumbells in order to incrementally increase loads if the next size weight is too heavy. Here's what they look like: http://www.theplatemate.com/hex.htm. They have donut-shaped ones that work on barbells too. They're a bit pricey, but indestructible and worth every penny.
 
Soosan,

I think it was you who inspired me to get these! I think you mentioned them in another post about a month ago. I'd never even heard of them but went to the website and bought a pair right away. You're right they are A+. I want another pair but have the Spending Queen lately so I'm trying to cool it for a bit :p....

Sparrow

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
Thank you so much for posting this Sooosan! I have been looking for something like these in stores and haven't had any luck! I can't wait to order some! thanks again! :D
 
Hi Soosan! I'm so happy you are pleased with these an getting great results. Keep up the good work. This post will actually do better over in the open discussion forum so be sure to post this thread there instead. Thanks :7
 
I just got back on the computer to look for this post and couldn't find it. Turns out I posted it on "Ask Cathe" by mistake. Sorry! (But thanks for the responses everyone - you too, Cathe!):)
 
Where are you ordering them from? I didn't see where you could purchase them from the direct website.
 
I just ordered a set from megafitness.com. I actually found the Platemates via Amazon.com, but when I went to place my order, I was automatically taken to megafitness.com.

Shelbygirl
 
I was thinking about getting these last weekend.

I have been raising my weights by holding a 1lb dumbells with my weights but this is awkward.

I actually found a retailer in my town that sells them. Now I just have to go out a buy them.
 
I'm debating about buying them. They are quite expensive. I'm going to call Dick's Sporting Goods and see if they carry them.

Lisa
 
Can I ask a dumb question?

I haven't gone to the store yet to get them. I did check them out on line and I'm confused.

It says they sell them as one each so if you have one dumbell order two?

So - for example - if I Only want to raise my wait of the dumbell 1lb - couldn't I just order one 1.25lb per dumbell, so I'd order two and put one mate on each dumbell? The extra 1/4lb won't make much different.
 
I sometimes used to use one 1.25 lb platemate when 2.5 lbs was too big of an increase, but it's not optimal because the weight's not evenly distributed. (You can compensate by moving your grip a little toward the side of the dumbbell w/the platemate.) I have since bought two 5/8 lb platemates for when I can only increase by a small amount (particularly useful for shoulders), because I think it's better to have an equal amount of weight on both sides.
 
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