How many plates for 585 lb?
On a standard 45 lb olympic bar
Per side
45 × 6
Total on the bar: 585 lb
Other bar setups
| 45 lb bar (standard) | 45 × 6 |
| 35 lb bar | 45 × 6 + 5 × 1 |
| With competition collars (2 × 5.5 lb) | not reachable with standard plates |
How many plates do you need for 585 lb?
To load 585 lb on a standard 45 lb olympic bar, put 45 × 6 on each side. That gives a total of 585 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 585 lb on a 45 lb bar: (585 − 45) ÷ 2 = 270 lb per side. Then fill that from the heaviest plate down.
If 585 lb is your max
Rough training weights from the RPE chart, rounded to the nearest plate jump:
| Target set | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 reps @ RPE 9 | 560 lb |
| 3 reps @ RPE 8 | 505 lb |
| 5 reps @ RPE 8 | 475 lb |
| 8 reps @ RPE 7 | 415 lb |
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