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.5kg/1.25lbs Olympic Free Weights???

LickiRake · 2013-02-07 16:15:03

Hey guys im wondering does any one have any good sources for small olympic plates? I keep stalling on my OHP and Bench for 3 Sets of 5 reps and the only incriment in weight at the gym is 2.5kg and i keep failing....if not a source for the weights any ideas how to get over this plateau? I'm doing starting strength by the…

07-02-2013 4:15pm

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LickiRake

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Hey guys im wondering does any one have any good sources for small olympic plates? I keep stalling on my OHP and Bench for 3 Sets of 5 reps and the only incriment in weight at the gym is 2.5kg and i keep failing....if not a source for the weights any ideas how to get over this plateau? I'm doing starting strength by the way, cheers for any help anyone can give!

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#2 07-02-2013 4:19pm

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http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056872612

Was some sources there. As far as getting over the plateau you should look to change diet, then try a deload.

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#3 07-02-2013 10:48pm

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Another options is Ankle weights from Argos, 2.5lbs each. You can wrap one around the bar each side if you wanna move up by 5 lbs, or just wrap one in the middle of the bar if you can only mange 2.5lbs.

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