The CPLATE “smart plate” is being promoted as the world’s first non‑stationary weight plate featuring an internal mechanism, designed to make loading and unloading weights easier on a standard 50 mm barbell.
What sets CPLATE apart is its so‑called EASY LOAD SYSTEM. Rather than sliding heavy plates on and off a barbell in the conventional way — which often involves awkward lifting from near the floor — with CPLATE you can add or remove plates with one hand, while the bar is already near floor level. The company notes this reduces strain, helps maintain better posture, and can prevent common lifting‑related injuries.
CPLATE uses a “Power‑Grip” locking mechanism. Two concave locking blocks latch securely around the bar, requiring no clips or extra hardware. That makes the plate compatible with standard 50 mm Olympic‑style bars with bearings (to allow proper rotation).
Another feature is the “SMART DROP SYSTEM.” Internally balanced weights and damping blocks are designed to ensure the plate always lands “correctly” if gently set down — the marked red‑dot point hits the floor first — protecting the internal mechanism and potentially improving longevity.
The CPLATE design is not meant to replace traditional iron or bumper plates entirely. The makers explicitly describe it as an “add-on” — intended specifically for exercises where plates are loaded from the floor, such as deadlifts, hip‑thrusts, Romanian deadlifts, rows, or sumo/standard deadlifts. For lifts where plates are loaded at hip height, or for overhead lifts where bumper plates and impact‑resistant plates are preferred, CPLATE may not be ideal.
For the 45 cm-diameter mix‑set, buyers can choose pairs of plates in 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg, or 25 kg increments, all sharing the same external dimensions — only the internal weight varies. The plates are manufactured in Germany using laser-cut layered steel, coated in black (Ral 9005), with red damping blocks internally.
As for pricing: a full CPLATE 45 cm mix‑set lists for 5,999 EUR including 19% VAT (approx. $6,986 USD).
In short, CPLATE delivers a thoughtful re‑imagining of barbell plate handling — potentially useful for lifters or gyms that prioritize ease-of-use and ergonomics during floor‑loaded lifts. That said, as the manufacturer notes, it’s an add‑on rather than a replacement for traditional plates.
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