For instance, if you want to lift 120 kilograms, your bar weighs 20 kilograms, and you have 2.5, 5, 10, and 15-kilo plates, the calculator determines the best option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure you\u2019ve enabled the feature in your workout settings<\/a> by scrolling to the bottom of a workout and selecting the grey Settings<\/strong> button or navigating to the app settings (Profile<\/strong> tab > gear icon<\/strong> on the top right > Workouts<\/strong> > Plate Calculator<\/strong> > enable via toggle button).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start a new session (be it from an existing routine<\/a> or an empty workout<\/a>) and add any barbell, short bar, or EZ bar exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Write your load target for each set in the fields under the KG<\/strong> or LBS<\/strong> column (depending on the units you\u2019ve selected).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tap the Calculator<\/strong> button on the bottom left, just above the keyboard. Then, select your available weight plates and the bar\u2019s weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/img-4581-1-1024x683.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to Use the Plate Calculator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Enable in Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Add a Barbell Exercise to a Workout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Add Target Load For a Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 4: Tap \u2018Calculator\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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