How many plates for 155 lb?
On a standard 45 lb olympic bar
Per side
45 × 1 + 10 × 1
Total on the bar: 155 lb
Other bar setups
| 45 lb bar (standard) | 45 × 1 + 10 × 1 |
| 35 lb bar | 45 × 1 + 10 × 1 + 5 × 1 |
| With competition collars (2 × 5.5 lb) | not reachable with standard plates |
How many plates do you need for 155 lb?
To load 155 lb on a standard 45 lb olympic bar, put 45 × 1, 10 × 1 on each side. That gives a total of 155 lb including the bar.
How the plate math works
Take the total weight, subtract the bar, then split what's left across the two sides. For 155 lb on a 45 lb bar: (155 − 45) ÷ 2 = 55 lb per side. Then fill that from the heaviest plate down.
If 155 lb is your max
Rough training weights from the RPE chart, rounded to the nearest plate jump:
| Target set | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 reps @ RPE 9 | 150 lb |
| 3 reps @ RPE 8 | 135 lb |
| 5 reps @ RPE 8 | 125 lb |
| 8 reps @ RPE 7 | 110 lb |
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