How many plates for 245 lb?
On a standard 45 lb olympic bar
Per side
45 × 2 + 10 × 1
Total on the bar: 245 lb
Other bar setups
| 45 lb bar (standard) | 45 × 2 + 10 × 1 |
| 35 lb bar | 45 × 2 + 10 × 1 + 5 × 1 |
| With competition collars (2 × 5.5 lb) | not reachable with standard plates |
How many plates do you need for 245 lb?
To load 245 lb on a standard 45 lb olympic bar, put 45 × 2, 10 × 1 on each side. That gives a total of 245 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 245 lb on a 45 lb bar: (245 − 45) ÷ 2 = 100 lb per side. Then fill that from the heaviest plate down.
If 245 lb is your max
Rough training weights from the RPE chart, rounded to the nearest plate jump:
| Target set | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 reps @ RPE 9 | 235 lb |
| 3 reps @ RPE 8 | 210 lb |
| 5 reps @ RPE 8 | 200 lb |
| 8 reps @ RPE 7 | 175 lb |
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