Efficient Strength Gains: Optimizing Workouts
with Fractional Plates for Faster Progress
Fractional plates added to your strength training workouts can help you quickly reach the next level and overcome plateaus.
You can get stronger faster by adding fractional plates or what some call micro weight plates to your lifts each workout.
Are you tired of hitting a plateau in your strength training routine?
Do you want to break through that wall and reach new levels of strength and power?
Well, look no further than micro fractional plates! These tiny but mighty tools can take your strength gains to the next level, helping you get stronger faster.
One of the reasons so many weightlifters plateau in strength in the gym is because they set their goals too high by wanting to make constant increases in weight that are too lofty or by trying to increase their strength just by adding more reps.
Most trainers will stay with a given weight until they hit the upper threshold of the rep range they are working on.
Simply by adding a single rep to an exercise increases a predicted one rep max by 3% approximately. This is where the problem lies. A 3% increase is pretty ambitious and it’s nearly impossible to maintain that rate of increase regularly.
One of the reasons I recommend adding micro weight plates of 1.5 – 2.5 lb. every workout is because you can continue making increases of higher percentages while gaining more muscular/ tendon power necessary for constant increases.
By simply increasing your lifts 3 to 5 pounds every workout in at least one of the sets not only gives you more muscular strength all around but also gives you the confidence to continue moving forward with enthusiasm more regularly.
Fractional Plates Can Increase
Your Strength In Less Time
I personally have a set of 1/4, 1/2 and 1 lbs place that I carry to the gym when I’m not working out at home. This allows you to increase your total weight by 0.5 – 3.5 lbs In one or all of your sets every workout.
Trying to just add more reps instead of more weight increases your endurance instead of your strength. Most gyms have plates no smaller than 5 lbs and by putting one of those on each side of your barbell equals 10 lbs obviously. Expecting your body to be able to lift 10 lbs more each workout or even every other workout is usually far too ambitious for most and can be downright discouraging when you fail.
Try adding fractional plates to your barbell every workout for maximum strength in a lot less time. And, of course, you can also easily add dumbbell fractional weight plates to your your gym bag.
Experience the incredible satisfaction of witnessing small increments add up, boosting not only your confidence but also accelerating your overall strength gains in less time.
5 benefits of incorporating micro fractional plates into your strength training regimen.
1. Progressive overload: One of the keys to getting stronger is progressive overload, which means gradually increasing the demands on your muscles over time. Micro fractional plates allow you to make smaller, more incremental weight increases, ensuring that you’re consistently challenging your muscles and promoting continuous progress. With these plates, you can say goodbye to stagnant gains and hello to steady improvement.
2. Customizable increments: Most standard weight plates have fixed increments, usually in the range of 2.5 to 5 pounds. While this may work for some individuals, it can be too large of a jump for others. Micro fractional plates, on the other hand, come in smaller increments, typically ranging from 0.25 to 1 pound. This allows for a more granular level of progression, ensuring that you’re always pushing yourself to the right degree and preventing unnecessary strain or injury.
3. Plateau-busting effect: If you’ve been stuck at the same weight for weeks or even months, micro fractional plates can help you overcome that frustrating plateau. By adding just a small amount of extra weight each week, you’ll be able to push past your previous limitations and keep making progress. These little plates pack a big punch in breaking through those stubborn strength barriers.
4. Balanced muscular development: Many traditional strength training exercises, such as bench presses and squats, heavily recruit the larger muscle groups. This can lead to muscle imbalances and leave smaller stabilizer muscles underdeveloped. By using micro fractional plates, you can make smaller weight increases and place a greater emphasis on the smaller muscles. This results in a more well-rounded and balanced physique, making you less prone to injuries as well.
5. Improved confidence and motivation: Making consistent progress in the gym not only strengthens your muscles but also your confidence and motivation. When you can see and feel yourself getting stronger week after week, it becomes easier to stay committed to your fitness journey. Micro fractional plates provide that tangible evidence of progress, boosting your confidence and fueling your desire for further improvement.
Most gyms I’ve been to don’t have fractional plates for their members to use. They’re small and seriously break sticking points in your weight training. That’s why I encourage you to buy a fractional weight plates set and put in your gym bag so you can get started using them right away.
I’m telling you, your strength will shoot through the roof when you begin adding fractional plates to your barbell or dumbbells for every one of your workouts.
Try it and let me know what you think!