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Olympic Plates
Three moulded handles turn a heavy plate into something you can carry safely with one hand. Tri-grip plates are the most practical format for home gyms, because plates get loaded, unloaded and moved far more often than they get lifted on a bar.
Handling is the underrated part of plate ownership. A 20kg bare cast iron disc has no grip point at all, so it gets pinched between fingertips and dropped on toes. Tri-grip plates solve that with three moulded cut-outs, which makes loading a bar at chest height on a rack meaningfully safer, and makes carrying two plates across a garage a non-event.
The rubber coating over a cast iron core adds floor protection and noise reduction, and it stops the iron rusting in a damp space. The trade-off against bare cast iron is thickness: a rubber-coated tri-grip plate takes more sleeve length per kilogram, which becomes a limitation only at genuinely heavy loads.
Beyond barbell work, tri-grip plates are useful implements in their own right. The handles make plate front raises, plate lunges, overhead carries, halo circles and plate-loaded step-ups straightforward, which is why they are common in functional and circuit settings. On the bar they serve every standard lift, from squats and presses to rows and rack pulls.
Choose tri-grip if you value handling safety, train alone, or move plates frequently between a rack and a bar. Choose bare cast iron if you are chasing maximum loadable weight per sleeve or the lowest cost per kilogram. Choose bumper plates if you drop the bar. Tri-grip is generally the best all-round choice for a home gym that is not focused on Olympic lifting.
What does tri-grip mean?
Three moulded handles cut into the plate body, allowing it to be carried and loaded safely with one hand.
Can tri-grip plates be dropped?
They are more forgiving than bare cast iron, but they are not bumper plates. Do not drop them from overhead or use them for Olympic lifting.
Do they fit a standard one-inch bar?
No. These have an Olympic 2-inch bore for 50mm barbell sleeves.
Are they good for exercises without a barbell?
Yes. The handles make plate carries, front raises, halos and lunges practical, which is why they are popular in circuit training.
Size & Dimensions:
| Variant | Weight (each) | Pair total | Price | Availability | SKU | GTIN | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates Pair 2 x 1.25kg, Without Barbell | 1.25kg | 2.5 kg | £8.49 | In stock | TRIGRIP-PAIR-1.25KG-NOBAR | 5299475094415 | DescriptionSupplied as a pair of tri-grip Olympic weight plates: each plate weighs 1.25 kg, so the pair you receive weighs 2.5 kg in total. |
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates Pair 2 x 2.5kg, Without Barbell | 2.5kg | 5 kg | £12.49 | In stock | TRIGRIP-PAIR-2.5KG-NOBAR | 5299475152139 | DescriptionSupplied as a pair of tri-grip Olympic weight plates: each plate weighs 2.5 kg, so the pair you receive weighs 5 kg in total. |
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates Pair 2 x 5kg, Without Barbell | 5.0kg | 10 kg | £21.99 | Out of stock | TRIGRIP-PAIR-5KG-NOBAR | 5299475439391 | DescriptionSupplied as a pair of tri-grip Olympic weight plates: each plate weighs 5 kg, so the pair you receive weighs 10 kg in total. |
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates Pair 2 x 10kg, Without Barbell | 10.0kg | 20 kg | £43.99 | Out of stock | TRIGRIP-PAIR-10KG-NOBAR | 5299475577406 | DescriptionSupplied as a pair of tri-grip Olympic weight plates: each plate weighs 10 kg, so the pair you receive weighs 20 kg in total. |
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates Pair 2 x 15kg, Without Barbell | 15.0kg | 30 kg | £65.99 | Out of stock | TRIGRIP-PAIR-15KG-NOBAR | 5299475866913 | DescriptionSupplied as a pair of tri-grip Olympic weight plates: each plate weighs 15 kg, so the pair you receive weighs 30 kg in total. |
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates Pair 2 x 20kg, Without Barbell | 20.0kg | 40 kg | £87.99 | In stock | TRIGRIP-PAIR-20KG-NOBAR | 5299476931160 | DescriptionSupplied as a pair of tri-grip Olympic weight plates: each plate weighs 20 kg, so the pair you receive weighs 40 kg in total. |
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates Pair 2 x 25kg, Without Barbell | 25.0kg | 50 kg | £109.99 | In stock | TRIGRIP-PAIR-25KG-NOBAR | 5299477117020 | DescriptionSupplied as a pair of tri-grip Olympic weight plates: each plate weighs 25 kg, so the pair you receive weighs 50 kg in total. |
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates 15kg Set, Without Barbell (4x 1.25kg + 4x 2.5kg) | 15KG Set | 15 kg | £32.99 | In stock | TRIGRIP-SET-15KG-NOBAR | 5299477190979 | DescriptionThis 15kg set of tri-grip Olympic weight plates (4x 1.25kg + 4x 2.5kg) is designed for precise strength progression and safe handling. Ideal for micro loading, technique work and progressive overload, this set suits home gyms, commercial facilities and rehabilitation training where smaller, accurate weight increases are essential. |
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates 45kg Set, Without Barbell (4x 1.25kg + 4x 2.5kg + 2x 5kg + 2x 10kg) | 45KG Set | 45 kg | £98.99 | Out of stock | TRIGRIP-SET-45KG-NOBAR | 5299478104319 | DescriptionThis 45kg set of tri-grip Olympic weight plates (4x 1.25kg + 4x 2.5kg + 2x 5kg + 2x 10kg) is designed for precise strength progression and safe handling. |
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates 60kg Set, Without Barbell (2x 5kg + 2x 10kg + 2x 15kg) | 60KG Set | 60 kg | £131.99 | Out of stock | TRIGRIP-SET-60KG-NOBAR | 5299478302852 | DescriptionThis 60kg set of tri-grip Olympic weight plates (2x 5kg + 2x 10kg + 2x 15kg) is designed for precise strength progression and safe handling. |
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates 75kg Set, Without Barbell (4x 1.25kg + 4x 2.5kg + 2x 10kg + 2x 20kg) | 75KG Set | 75 kg | £164.99 | Out of stock | TRIGRIP-SET-75KG-NOBAR | 5299478371230 | DescriptionThis 75kg set of tri-grip Olympic weight plates (4x 1.25kg + 4x 2.5kg + 2x 10kg + 2x 20kg) is designed for precise strength progression and safe handling. |
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates 100kg Set, Without Barbell (2x 5kg + 2x 10kg + 2x 15kg + 2x 20kg) | 100KG Set | 100 kg | £219.99 | Out of stock | TRIGRIP-SET-100KG-NOBAR | 5299478444620 | DescriptionThis 100kg set of tri-grip Olympic weight plates (2x 5kg + 2x 10kg + 2x 15kg + 2x 20kg) is designed for precise strength progression and safe handling. |
| Tri-Grip Olympic Weight Plates 150kg Set, Without Barbell (2x 5kg + 2x 10kg + 2x 15kg + 2x 20kg + 2x 25kg) | 150KG Set | 150 kg | £329.99 | Out of stock | TRIGRIP-SET-150KG-NOBAR | 5299479251777 | DescriptionThis 150kg set of tri-grip Olympic weight plates (2x 5kg + 2x 10kg + 2x 15kg + 2x 20kg + 2x 25kg) is designed for precise strength progression and safe handling. Ideal for heavy compound lifting and structured strength programmes, this set suits home gyms, commercial facilities and PT studios. |
Wording shared by more than one row above, printed once here rather than repeated in every row.
| Weight | Diameter | Width | Barbell Hole |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25 kg | 165 mm | 24 mm | 50 mm |
| 2.5 kg | 205 mm | 32 mm | 50 mm |
| 5 kg | 250 mm | 37 mm | 50 mm |
| 10 kg | 320 mm | 46 mm | 50 mm |
| 15 kg | 360 mm | 52 mm | 50 mm |
| 20 kg | 410 mm | 58 mm | 50 mm |
| 25 kg | 440 mm | 60 mm | 50 mm |
Plate front raises, plate lunges, overhead carries, halo circles, plate-loaded step-ups and Russian twists: the three moulded handles make a plate a safe hand-held implement, which is why tri-grip plates are common in circuit and functional settings.
15 kg set: 4 x 1.25 kg and 4 x 2.5 kg. 45 kg set: 4 x 1.25, 4 x 2.5, 2 x 5 and 2 x 10 kg. 60 kg set: 2 x 5, 2 x 10 and 2 x 15 kg. 75 kg set: 4 x 1.25, 4 x 2.5, 2 x 10 and 2 x 20 kg. 100 kg set: 2 x 5, 2 x 10, 2 x 15 and 2 x 20 kg. 150 kg set: 2 x 5, 2 x 10, 2 x 15, 2 x 20 and 2 x 25 kg.
Three moulded handles cut into the plate body so a heavy plate can be carried and loaded safely with one hand. A bare 20 kg cast iron disc has no grip point at all, which is how plates get pinched between fingertips and dropped on toes.
More than bare cast iron: the 25 kg tri-grip is 6 cm wide against 3.66 cm for the 25 kg cast iron plate, and the 20 kg is 5.8 cm. On a 39 cm sleeve that limits how much weight fits, which only matters at genuinely heavy loads.
The rubber coating over the cast iron core stops the iron rusting in a damp space and protects the floor, but store them dry: rust from wet storage is a warranty exclusion.
No. They are more forgiving than bare cast iron but they are not bumper plates, so do not drop them from overhead or use them for cleans and snatches; buy the Olympic Bumper Weight Plates for that.
Tri-grip is generally the all-round choice for a home gym that is not focused on Olympic lifting: safer handling, quieter, floor-friendly. Choose cast iron for maximum loadable weight per sleeve or lowest cost per kilogram, and bumpers if you drop the bar.
Delivery, returns and warranty are answered in full on the delivery page, in the Help centre and on the warranty page.
| 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.
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