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Cast Iron Weight Plates Pro Set
£137.99
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Shipped weight 75 kg. Delivery to Northern Ireland is charged by order weight: see the weight bands.
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Description
Olympic Plates
The most weight for your money, bought in one graded order. A complete cast iron set gives you every increment from change plates upward, with the thin profile that lets you keep loading long after rubber plates have run out of sleeve.
KEY FEATURES
- Complete graded set of Olympic cast iron plates
- Machined 2-inch bore for a clean fit on Olympic sleeves
- Thin profile maximises total loadable weight per bar
- Includes small change plates for precise progression
- Best cost per kilogram of any plate format
- Ideal for rack-based strength training
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
For rack-based strength training, a cast iron pro set is difficult to beat on value. There is no rubber, no urethane and no coating adding cost and thickness, just machined iron. That means both the lowest price per kilogram in the category and the greatest total weight you can physically fit on a barbell.
The graded structure matters as much as the total. Progress on a bench press or overhead press depends on being able to add 2.5kg to the bar, which requires 1.25kg change plates. Sets that jump straight from 5kg to 10kg pairs force increments too large to sustain, and are the most common reason home lifters stall on pressing movements.
TRAINING APPLICATION
This set is built for the squat rack and the bench: back squat, front squat, bench press, overhead press, bent-over row, rack pull and Romanian deadlift. It is not built for dropping. If your programme includes cleans, snatches or bailing from a failed rep onto the floor, you need bumper plates for at least the inner pair.
HOW TO CHOOSE?
Choose a cast iron pro set if you train inside a rack, want the best value per kilogram, and expect to load heavily over time. Choose tri-grip plates if handling and carrying comfort matter more than absolute density. Choose bumpers if the bar hits the floor. Pair the set with a weight tree or horizontal plate rack from day one, because loose plates on a floor are both a hazard and a rust risk.
FAQs
Why does a set need small change plates?
Because progression on pressing movements depends on 2.5kg total jumps, which requires 1.25kg pairs. Without them you are forced into 5kg or 10kg increases that stall quickly.
Can I mix cast iron with bumper plates?
Yes, and many home gyms do. Load bumpers innermost to set bar height, then cast iron outside them for additional weight.
Will bare cast iron rust?
It can in damp, unheated spaces. Store plates on a rack rather than a concrete floor and wipe them down if condensation is an issue.
Does the set include collars?
No. This set is plates only (4 x 1.25kg, 4 x 2.5kg, 2 x 10kg, 2 x 20kg). Collars and a barbell are essential and can be added from the collars and barbell pages.
Product specifications
Specifications
Specifications
- Plate Dimensions (Olympic 2-inch / 50 mm sleeve)
- 1.25 kg: Diameter 16 cm, Thickness 12.4 mm
- 2.5 kg: Diameter 23 cm, Thickness 16.2 mm
- 10 kg: Diameter 27 cm, Thickness 34.4 mm
- 20 kg: Diameter 45 cm, Thickness 33.6 mm
Size & weight guide
Size & weight guide
- Plate Dimensions (Olympic 2-inch / 50 mm sleeve)
- 1.25 kg: Diameter 16 cm, Thickness 12.4 mm
- 2.5 kg: Diameter 23 cm, Thickness 16.2 mm
- 10 kg: Diameter 27 cm, Thickness 34.4 mm
- 20 kg: Diameter 45 cm, Thickness 33.6 mm
Feature highlights
Feature highlights
Questions & answers
Questions & answers
What is included in the Cast Iron Weight Plates Pro Set?
Will the Cast Iron Weight Plates Pro Set fit my barbell?
How much does the Cast Iron Weight Plates Pro Set cost per kilogram?
Why does the Cast Iron Weight Plates Pro Set include so many small plates?
Can I drop the Cast Iron Weight Plates Pro Set?
Will the Cast Iron Weight Plates Pro Set rust?
How is the Cast Iron Weight Plates Pro Set delivered?
What are the returns and warranty terms for the Cast Iron Weight Plates Pro Set?
Delivery, returns and warranty are answered in full on the delivery page, in the Help centre and on the warranty page.
Warranty
Warranty
| Category | Free weights |
|---|---|
| Term | Statutory rights apply; manufacturer terms confirmed on request |
| Covers | Casting defects, coating that lifts or cracks without impact, handles that come loose from the head, adjustable mechanisms that fail under normal use. This guarantee is given by LIFT SETS LTD, Unit at St. Helens, Merseyside, and does not affect your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. |
| Not covered | Chips and scuffs from dropping, rust from wet storage, cosmetic marks, use in commercial settings unless quoted. Exclusions never remove your statutory rights: a fault that was present at delivery is covered whatever the exclusions say. |
| How to claim | Email support@liftsets.co.uk with your order number, a description of the fault and two or three photos or a short video. We reply with the next step: replacement part, repair, replacement or refund. Damage or shortages on arrival are a delivery claim, not a warranty claim: tell us as soon as you can. |
Your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 apply in full: up to 30 days to reject a faulty item for a refund, then repair or replacement, and for six months a fault is presumed to have been present at delivery. Full details: Warranty.
Delivery & shipping
Delivery & shipping
- Free delivery to every address in Great Britain, including the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Northern Ireland is priced by weight at checkout. · 2–5 working days
- Order before 2pm for same-working-day dispatch (Mon–Fri)
- 180-day returns · no restocking fee · you pay return postage unless faulty
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