I haven't been able to buy STS yet, but I am trying to prepare for it while I'm saving up for it. I've looked into platemates and paceweights, but they are both kind of expensive, so I was wondering if anyone knew of a cheaper alternative. Do they make just plain magnets in 1/2 pound increments that you could use? If so, where could I get them? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
substitution for platemates??
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NancyAZ
Cathlete
I don't know whether this is the answer you're looking for, but I'm doing just fine without the magnetic add-ons (can't use them anyway, as my weights are rubber/rubber-coated). I am using various ankle and wrist weights for the microloading. It takes some setup and I'm sure is a bit more time-consuming than the magnetic ones, but they work just fine.
For example, yesterday I was doing chest presses with 67 pounds. I put 60 pounds on the 5-lb bar, and then slid a rolled-up 1-lb wrist weight onto each end of the bar to create the weight that was called for on the workout card.
For example, yesterday I was doing chest presses with 67 pounds. I put 60 pounds on the 5-lb bar, and then slid a rolled-up 1-lb wrist weight onto each end of the bar to create the weight that was called for on the workout card.
LaughingWater
Cathlete
I'm using ankle and wrist weights too.
pace1987
Cathlete
here is a website to pace weights which comes in 1/2lb. http://www.paceweights.com/products/index.htm
NancyAZ
Cathlete
For dumbbells I wear the weights. You're still lifting the same amount as you would with the magnetic weights, it's just on your arm rather than attached to the dumbbell.
