Tired of not being able to microload with your rubber dumbbells? Discover the new PlateMate solution to safely increase weight with most styles of dumbbells.
The PlateMate R-3 micro loading plates offer a precise way to incrementally increase your dumbbell weight. These plates are designed to attach securely to your existing dumbbells, allowing for smaller weight adjustments than traditional plates. This can be particularly beneficial for strength progression, helping you overcome plateaus and build strength more effectively.
Each PlateMate R-3 micro loading plate is precision milled to an exact weight of 1.25 pounds. When sold as a pair, they provide a total of 2.5 pounds of additional weight. This allows for fine-tuned adjustments to your workout, ensuring you can gradually increase resistance without making large jumps that might lead to strain or injury.
The PlateMate R-3 is sold as a pair. One pair is designed to accommodate a single dumbbell. If you plan to use two dumbbells during your workout and wish to increase the weight on each dumbbell by 2.5 pounds, you will need to purchase two pairs of the PlateMate R-3. This ensures that each dumbbell has the necessary micro loading plates for balanced and effective training.
Specifications
• Sold in pairs
• Includes: 4 total pieces (2.5 lb. total weight for pair)
• Dimensions: 4-1/2 inches (11.43cm) outside diameter, 1-1/2 inches (3.8cm) inside diameter, 3/8 inches (0.95cm) thickness
• How to use: Simply connect the two sides of the weights together and let the magnets do the rest.
• Precision: The PlateMate R-3 micro loading plates were precision milled to the exact weight of 1.25 lbs. providing you with 2.5 lbs of weight.
• Important note: Purchase 2 pairs if you plan on using two dumbbells while working out and looking to increase weights by 2.5 lbs on each dumbbell.
• Warning: Do not use PlateMates with kettlebells.
The magnetic design of the PlateMate R-3 makes them easy to attach and remove from your dumbbells. Simply bring the two sides of the weights together, and the magnets will secure them in place. This convenient attachment method means you can quickly adjust your weights between sets or exercises, maintaining the flow of your workout. The compact size of the PlateMate R-3 also ensures they do not interfere with your grip or range of motion during exercises.
Q: What is the PlateMate R-3 and how does it work to increase dumbbell weight?
A: The PlateMate R-3 is a microloading solution that uses strong magnets to safely attach 1.25 lb plates to most dumbbell styles, adding 2.5 lbs per pair.
Q: How many PlateMate R-3 pairs are needed if I want to microload both of my dumbbells?
A: One pair of PlateMate R-3 will accommodate a single dumbbell, so two pairs are needed to increase weight on each of two dumbbells.
Q: What types of dumbbells are compatible with the PlateMate R-3 micro loading plates?
A: PlateMate R-3 is designed to safely increase weight with most styles of dumbbells, including rubber, metal, vinyl, or urethane dumbbells.
Q: Can the PlateMate R-3 micro loading plates be used with kettlebells?
A: No, it is important to note that PlateMates should NOT be used with kettlebells.
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Tired of not being able to microload with your rubber dumbbells? Discover the new PlateMate solution to safely increase weight with most styles of dumbbells.
The PlateMate R-3 micro loading plates offer a precise way to incrementally increase your dumbbell weight. These plates are designed to attach securely to your existing dumbbells, allowing for smaller weight adjustments than traditional plates. This can be particularly beneficial for strength progression, helping you overcome plateaus and build strength more effectively.
Each PlateMate R-3 micro loading plate is precision milled to an exact weight of 1.25 pounds. When sold as a pair, they provide a total of 2.5 pounds of additional weight. This allows for fine-tuned adjustments to your workout, ensuring you can gradually increase resistance without making large jumps that might lead to strain or injury.
The PlateMate R-3 is sold as a pair. One pair is designed to accommodate a single dumbbell. If you plan to use two dumbbells during your workout and wish to increase the weight on each dumbbell by 2.5 pounds, you will need to purchase two pairs of the PlateMate R-3. This ensures that each dumbbell has the necessary micro loading plates for balanced and effective training.
Specifications
• Sold in pairs
• Includes: 4 total pieces (2.5 lb. total weight for pair)
• Dimensions: 4-1/2 inches (11.43cm) outside diameter, 1-1/2 inches (3.8cm) inside diameter, 3/8 inches (0.95cm) thickness
• How to use: Simply connect the two sides of the weights together and let the magnets do the rest.
• Precision: The PlateMate R-3 micro loading plates were precision milled to the exact weight of 1.25 lbs. providing you with 2.5 lbs of weight.
• Important note: Purchase 2 pairs if you plan on using two dumbbells while working out and looking to increase weights by 2.5 lbs on each dumbbell.
• Warning: Do not use PlateMates with kettlebells.
The magnetic design of the PlateMate R-3 makes them easy to attach and remove from your dumbbells. Simply bring the two sides of the weights together, and the magnets will secure them in place. This convenient attachment method means you can quickly adjust your weights between sets or exercises, maintaining the flow of your workout. The compact size of the PlateMate R-3 also ensures they do not interfere with your grip or range of motion during exercises.
FAQ
Q: What is the PlateMate R-3 and how does it work to increase dumbbell weight?
A: The PlateMate R-3 is a microloading solution that uses strong magnets to safely attach 1.25 lb plates to most dumbbell styles, adding 2.5 lbs per pair.
Q: How many PlateMate R-3 pairs are needed if I want to microload both of my dumbbells?
A: One pair of PlateMate R-3 will accommodate a single dumbbell, so two pairs are needed to increase weight on each of two dumbbells.
Q: What types of dumbbells are compatible with the PlateMate R-3 micro loading plates?
A: PlateMate R-3 is designed to safely increase weight with most styles of dumbbells, including rubber, metal, vinyl, or urethane dumbbells.
Q: Can the PlateMate R-3 micro loading plates be used with kettlebells?
A: No, it is important to note that PlateMates should NOT be used with kettlebells.
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