Change & Fractional plates
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Change plates - often called fractional plates or micro plates - are small Olympic weight plates designed to allow you to add very small increases in your barbell weight. Instead of jumping 2.5 kg or 5 kg at a time, fractional plates let lifters add weight in much smaller increments, typically between 0.25 kg and 2.5 kg. These small increases allow lifters to add minimal weight to the bar - essential for breaking plateaus, refining technique under progressive load, and programming precise percentage-based training.
Fractional plates are also commonly used in percentage-based strength programs, where precise loading helps maintain accurate training intensity.
Little Bloke Fitness has supplied strength equipment to Australian gyms and lifters since 2009. Our change and fractional plates are designed to provide accurate micro-loading for lifters who want consistent long-term progression.
If you're unsure which fractional plate set is right for your training setup, our team can help.
Call 03 9462 3943 or info@littleblokefitness.com.au, or visit our Melbourne showroom for expert advice.
Browse our change & fractional plates below
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Why Use Change and Fractional Plates?
Change plates - also known as fractional plates - allow lifters to add very small amounts of weight to the bar.
Instead of increasing weight in large jumps, fractional plates make it possible to progress in smaller steps. This becomes especially useful on lifts where progressive overload is important, but a 2.5 kg increase can be too much.
Micro-loading also works well in percentage-based training programs, where precise weight adjustments help maintain the intended training intensity.
Perfect for:
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Breaking through strength plateaus with smaller jumps
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Percentage-based programming (e.g. 82.5% of 1RM)
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Refining technique under progressive load
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Upper body lifts where 2.5kg jumps are too large
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Powerlifting and Olympic lifting competition preparation
Our change and fractional plate options include calibrated steel plates with ±10 gram tolerance, rubber-coated change plates for grip and floor protection, and technique plates for learning Olympic lift positions with minimal load.
Features of Our Change and Fractional Plates
Our change and fractional plates are designed to provide precise loading options for a wide range of strength training environments.
Key Features include:
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Weight options: 0.25kg, 0.5kg, 1kg, 1.25kg, 1.5kg, 2.0kg and 2.5kg
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Calibrated steel options with ±10 gram tolerance
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Rubber-coated options for grip and protection
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Technique plates (2.5kg-5kg) at full 450mm diameter for proper bar height
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50mm centre bore for Olympic barbells
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Clear weight markings
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Sold individually or in sets
Technique plates allow lifters to practice Olympic lifts with correct bar height while keeping the load light. Fractional plates then allow gradual increases as technique and strength improve.
Equipment to Pair With Change Plates
Complete your precision loading setup with:
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Olympic Barbells – for squats, deadlifts, and pressing
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Olympic Weight Plates – as your primary loading plates
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Bumper Plates - for olympic lifting
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Powerlifting Plates – for competition-prep training
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Olympic Collars – to secure fractional plates
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Power Racks – for safe barbell training
Need Help With Micro Loading?
Whether you're following structured strength programming or simply trying to keep progressing in the gym, our team can help you choose the right fractional plate setup.
Call 03 9462 3943, email info@littleblokefitness.com.au, or visit our Melbourne showroom to test the gear and get tailored advice.
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