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@sammynq5 Correct, those aren't iron. You want pancake plates. You should be able to fit around 4-5 10's per side with a 14" handle, so around 80-100lbs for the whole db. I'd avoid any odd shaped plates with cutouts since you won't get as much on. I bought a couple of weird ones off Craigslist...

@sammynq5 Just be aware that vinyl weights are usually cement or sand and are thicker than regular iron plates. So you can't fit as much on the bar. Also the barbell says 12 gauge, meaning it's probably hollow, and the DB's are rated for only 30 lbs. If you end up sticking with lifting long...

@groov3ydud3 https://www.tomfurman.com/the-frank-sinatra-template/ I think a seasonal approach sounds like a good idea. Obviously it doesn't have to exactly line up with the seasons or be 4 blocks of exactly 3 months, but you get the picture. I'm just a little younger than you, and making...