How to Load 90 kg
Close to the 100kg mark - approximately 200 lb
What You Need
Bar Weight
20kg
Per Side
1× 25kg + 1× 10kg
Total Plates
2× 25kg + 2× 10kg plates
= 20kg bar + 1× 25kg + 1× 10kg × 2
Exercise Benchmarks
What this weight typically represents:
| Exercise | Level |
|---|---|
| Bench Press | Intermediate-Advanced |
| Squat | Intermediate |
| Deadlift | Beginner-Intermediate |
Loading Tips
- A stepping stone to the coveted 100kg milestone
- Red + green plates per side - mixed plate combination
- Consider using a belt for squats at this weight
Try the Calculator
Use our interactive plate calculator for any weight:
Calculate Your Plates
Total Plates Needed
Standard Olympic Plates
Metric (kg): 25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25
Imperial (lb): 45, 35, 25, 10, 5, 2.5
Note: Standard Olympic barbells weigh 20kg (45lb) for men and 15kg (35lb) for women. The calculator shows plates needed per side of the barbell.
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FAQ
What plates do I need for 90kg?
To load 90kg on an Olympic barbell (20kg), you need 1× 25kg + 1× 10kg per side, for a total of 2× 25kg + 2× 10kg plates.
Is 90kg a good weight?
Close to the 100kg mark - approximately 200 lb
Can I use different plate combinations?
Yes, there are often multiple ways to achieve the same weight. However, the configuration shown uses the minimum number of plates possible, which is generally preferred for stability and ease of loading.
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