A Little bit of info!

We have been putting something off for a while… and that is proper Barbell Etiquette!

You may feel cool (and feel like you look stronger) by stacking 10s on 10s on 10s. But in truth, your barbell isn’t impressed. It puts less stress on your bar to use as few plates as possible. Not to mention, it’s heckin’ rude to hog all the smaller plates. Instead, if you can go up a plate size, do it – even if it’s a little extra loading and unloading. Consider it a little bonus workout. 

Also, you’ll want to load the heaviest plates on the inside: 25s first, then 20s, 10s, 5s, you can do the math. This better distributes the weight by keeping the heaviest weight closer in on the bar. Going out of this order might make more experienced lifters dry heave a little bit. It’s just a no-no. The plates also lasts a gazillion times longer if we use the clamps!

Have a look at our more experienced members, and take notes!