Welcome to what the rest of the world uses

As someone who recently moved myself and my training to Japan, it took me several months to get the math down, but now I feel really comfortable with KG and I actually like it more.

It's actually easier math with KG. Bars weight 20kg (all of this is mostly standard) and you can add on 25kg plates instead of 45 pound plates. For 25kg it goes like this (this is one side): 1 plate = 70kg. 2 plates = 120kg. 3 plates = 170kg. 4 plates = 220 kg. 5 plates = 270 kg. See the pattern?

Not being American I've always counted in kilos but when I started lifting I just sort of learned the 1 plate = 135, 2 = 225 and etc lol

Smooth transition into the ad haha

45lb bar = 20,4kg. just because we like to be precise

Calculate only in kgs in the future :P The metric system should be the only system :D

Just do programming in KGs?

Now you now how we from other countries feel. We always have the trouble converting lbs to kg when we watch fitness channels whitch mostly are from the USA :)... Those who use kg plates usually will say the actual weight, and not the number of plates. And usually, whole numbers are check points like 50kg, 100kg, 150kg etc. For me it was at the beggining unusual why its 315 and not 300 or why its 405 and not 400 etc, like you have and count only 45lbs plates.

welcome to the metricside, the only logical messurments. Only meters, and liters left now.

Man I couldn't stop laughing with the chump chain ending because it was done Soo smoothly

Definitely know the feels of adjusting to those weight plates when calculating the weigh haha Ps, the way you introduced the nasm at the end was legendary lol

Brandon, how much is a membership for your home gym and do you have a sauna and juice bar?

Excellent choice Brandon those plates are clean and you deserve them! I hope you have a great time hitting new prs with your new plates

BC your HOME GYM R4 kicks ass...GREAT upgrade to the kgs.... went with the r3 rack same exact time you got your setup and I got used ivanko competition kg...It was and is the best investment i ve ever made.....The limited space i had to work with led me to the r3 compact size but i did have to bolt it to the ground..anything over 3/4 plates squatting or benching it has to be bolted to the ground.......One and only drawback.. ....Thanks for the home build motivation!!!!!!....

That ending though!!!! Well played sir!

I am more than happy with your sponsorship taking, knowing you spend it on improving the content of your home gym and videos! This'll actually help me and the Europeans track your workouts on fitocracy. :D

lol that ad you threw in at the end of the video was hilarious.

???? do you feel with a DL bar and switching to the kg competition its different in the first part of your DL pull??/....i feel like the progressive loading as the bar is breaking the ground ....is it spread over the area of say bumper to KG comp....its way harder to break the ground with the skinnier floor print????? WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THAT BC?....................THANKS.....

“We lift our feels.” 😂😂👌🏽 Love the delivery.

I always laugh out loud when I see a NASM plug. I always hope for one every video and when you finally put one in it makes me really happy

I've been squatting in oly shoes (adipowers) for two years. I left them at home this morning and had to squat in Chuck's and everything felt faster and smoother and more comfortable. Even felt more upright believe it or not. Think there's something to it or just a one workout anomaly? Definitely need more data points, just looking for feedback. Thanks Brandon (or anyone else)

Hey Brandon - I'm looking at a new rack and plates....how are the Ivanko discs? Still happy with them? Still OK with KG vs LB?

our boy Brandon chump changin hard. i aint mad. need more content man!

Hey Brandon. I am beginning to build a garage gym and just getting into lifting. Would you recommend that I build with Kilos or Pounds? Is there an advantage to either one outside of personal preference?

25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25, 0.5. It's so much easier than the imperial system and I'm from the UK that use's both systems.

What do you think about zinc plated steel plates brandon? Been debating rogues calibrated but turns out they are cast iron not actually steel, which kinda sucks imo

Have you noticed any damage to your house's foundation since switching from bumpers to steel plates? You have horse stall mats AND a dead lift platform on top of that right?

Loved the segue into the NASM advert at the end. It truly was all pro.

I listened a few times, but couldn't catch it: Where did you buy your Ivanko plates?

Did those Ivanko plates chip? Any wear and tear, except on the 50mm hole?

Hello I was thinking about getting some calibrated plates I was wondering if you would recommend the bumper plates or the powerlifting plates as of know I can only deadlift 440 pounds but my steel plates are very inaccurate.

sup man, what are your squat and deadlift competition numbers? your squat tips video was very helpful!

the way you made transition to NASM~ lol~ nicely done~ hope one day I will be able to get myself a home gym~

Finally an american that trains in kilos... LIKE THE REST OF THE FREAKIN' WORLD LOL haha nice vid brandon

So ive started to develop some minor tendonitis in my left elbow should I just wait it out and not lift at all or get a compression cuff and work with like 50% or some shit?

do you feel in difference with the weight since the plates are alot thinner???

What time of year does Rogue put their competition bumpers on sale? Also, how much of a discount if you don't mind me asking?

Very informative videos, thanks for posting.

Word Brandon! You have a sweet ass home gym setup!

congrats B hope you hit big numbers with those

Welcome to the 20th century. Yes, I said 20th...

Question: ivanko is not ruberr or pu coated its cast iron. Wouldnt it damage more? The bar or the floor. The competition rubber coated are better for home. ?? Please do share your pov

Welcome to the metric system! That last bit had me laughing out loud on the train. Getting some weird looks lol

Thumbs up for the smooooth transition.

Those plates look sick dude. I'd definitely want to see the feeling of pulling with those. On another note, "wild card bitches" was clearly the highlight of this video

Is there a reason you went with KG over LBS? Is that how they calculate at competitions or something?

Is there any benefit to using the KG weights? Any difference in the smaller amount of real estate taken up by the new plates or is it just a mental thing?

hey, I just realized you used a new adipower now? what happened to your red ones?

Ive watch and liked all your videos but know i have question. New to the weightlifting world and im pitting together my home gym. I wanted to know if you can make a video on weather i should buy bumpers or steel plates. 2nd, should I invest in buying Calibrated plates ?

Home gym is looking awesome. Debating doing one myself when we move into our house this summer

Do you notice a difference in how the weight feels with the ivanko pkates vs. the bumper?

If the competition bumpers were the same price as the disks, would you still have gotten them over bumpers? The only Olympic workout I do is Power Cleans

Is there a reason that everyone gets heavy duty competition collars when using these plates? Is there an advantage to them or could you just keep using your normal collars you had before?

your commercials for NASM = GOAT

Were did you buy those beautiful plates, and how much.

What people might not realize is that with less "real estate" taking up the bar, you will also get less whip of the bar. This makes it more difficult off the floor with deadlifts. Yes, even a stiff bar like the westside, or the Ohio bar still has a little bit of whip.

Hope you really enjoy the plates man! Blessings

Great investment man!! Looks really nice

In this video, it looks like when you rise from the squatted position to the fully extended position, half way through that movement your upper torso tilts forward. Is this good form? Is this cheating you of the optimal workout of all targeted muscles intended for this exercise, or worse, are you setting yourself up for injury? I'm not an expert on proper form, it's just interesting and I'd like to know. I would be interested in seeing you do a video where you demonstrate the proper movement with just a bar with no weights, and then demonstrate the movement again with progressively more weight, just to see if there's a difference in form.

how do you adjust for the weight of our feels?

Hi Brandon. I have been following your KZfaq channel some time. I really like your content. I would like to hear your opiniion on something, if you dont mind. I am in the process of building my home gym. My priorities are: 1. not to bother my family or neighbours too much. 2. Space is limited. 3. Cost - Not critical, but I also like to spens money on other things. So I settled on classic powerlifting, as OLY would clash with my first two priorities. So here is my question: How much noise/shakes does Rogue competition plates produce compared to bumper plates? I know bumpers will be quieter overall, but am wondering if bumpers are really necessary? I have a plywood and rubber matt deadlift platform. Again. my concern is that the home gym is located in the room next to our living room. Thanks

This Channel keeps getting better. ;)

What kind of metal is that? Why are they able to be so thin, yet weigh so much?

What are the Ivankos and Rogue made from? Guessing cast iron for the ivanko and rubber for the Rogues? Couldn't afford Eleiko plates right? Triple the price. They're super expensive in Australia.

In all honesty, the hardest part for me when switching from powerlifting to weightlifting was learning to count in kilos. I feel your pain.

Those math gains and home gym goals right there. Did you already do a vid on your 2016 big 3 goals yet?

it's easier if you only count the plates on one side of the bar first, let's say you have 6 red plates that's 150kg multiplied by 2 that's 300kg first then you add the bar 20kg a total of 320kg. Keep on working Brandon

If you don't mind sharing, how much did all the ivanko plates cost you all together?

great video, fun and worth for you. Win-win situation haha

That transition at the end LOL

Can anyone tell me how many ivanko 25 kilogram calibrated plates can fit on a bar with a 16.7 inch sleeve without the collars at maximum

Is it just me, or does the second plate from the inside look messed up when you compare the lbs and the kilo setups?

Plugging in on a dailyyyy

Your setup is awesome. I'm mad jelly.

You get me with that NASM shit every time!

Nasm should be paying you more for these ads they are great

Lifting our feels - the forever struggle

I literally cracked up at "nope, wildcard bitches, 2.5kg collars" keep up the hilarious content broski

'Nope WIldCard Bitches'... hahahaha. Dead. Setup looks slick brandon.

Have you thought to switch your program to calculate weights into kilo's for you?

Brandon, are Ivanko weights worth the price? If so, can you help me understand why? I like quality products but also like to understand why something is worth the asking price. Unless other weights have some glaring disadvantage or shortfall compared to Ivanko, I'd like to understand why Ivanko costs so much. Thanks. Good video!

so are you selling the bumper plates?

The plate math got me lost warming up at a meet having never used them but The biggest difference will be on your deadlift, the width of the bumpers make breaking the floor easier hence harder with narrow plates.

what did u spend in total on those plates? if i may ask?

The stuggle is real! I always have to convert the weights watching American Powerlifter's videos. Nothing wrong with some nice Ivanko plates though.

I know the rogue plates sold out fast, as soon as I got the in stock email, I went to order and by the time I go my order in the 25kg plates were all sold out, so I got everything except them and the .25kgs I forgot to order. But you should have held out for them, they are great plates and very accurate, plus a lot cheaper.

Those ivanko plates are sick. Any chance for IRon master review?

Love those I been looking into geting the KG plates from Rogue for the same reason.

what is the most usual worldwide, pounds or kilos

Your plug-ins are fucking hilarious!

Bumper plates--DL, OLY WL. Steel plates--squats, bench pressing...not to be dropped. If some one is buying quality plates for the first time...coming from owning Amazon.com brands...cast iron...I'd go with Rogue bumper plates. the black ones. So that you CAN drop them when you start lifting"heavy enough". Eventually most of us do. (non-competitors).

In 1980 all but 5 countries on earth are using the metric system, we would like to welcome Brandon Campbell for joining us.

BC always seamlessly plugging that NASM ad lol

Just wanted to point out that it's easier to think in terms of bar and collars as one whole unit, in other words, 20+2.5+2.5 = 25kg, which is the same as one red plate (assuming 20-kg-bar of course).

and how much is this in stones now?

"But perhaps our feels" favourite quote ever lol

nice transition!

Great review! I am deciding between the Ivanko or the Rogue but can't make up my mind..

if the kg plates are heavier, how do they take up less room? I still don't get that.