Deadlift height

[wannabeswole]

Is there an issue with starting the deadlift from a lower height than standard olympic plates? I have realized my plates are about 2" smaller diameter than standard plates. Is there any inherent risk to this? I am about 5'10 if that matters. I haven't had any issues thus far and have progressed decently.

I have progressed enough to where I need to buy new plates so I am not sure if I can just buy the same plates or if I need to start from scratch and buy the standard size diameter plates.

Thank you

-wannbeswole

[Mark Rippetoe]

If you really wanna be swole, you can get that way using non-standard plates. Sure. Obviously.

[Jimidasprinkla]

Why not just buy bigger plates now that you need them? Are the plates smaller because you have a 1 inch bar and the plates have a 1 inch inner diameter? I ask because I had one of these and had to decide whether to buy more plates for it or invest in an Olympic bar. I'm glad I did the latter. Maybe this isn't your situation though.

While I don't think a 1 inch bar would be an issue for squats, presses, bench, and maybe deadlifts (with blocks to correct the height), I personally would recommend a proper bar and plates instead of throwing good money after bad and buying more 1 inch plates. You'll want to do cleans and snatches eventually and will wish you had a bar that spins, can fit bumpers, and always starts from the right height.

Rogue has a few good bars for $200-$300. Plates and bumpers are pretty reasonable on amazon. Also see Rip's chapter in SS on equipment. Wish I had read this before making some of my own purchases.

[platypus]

You don’t need to buy a whole new set of plates. If you buy two standard size 45s, you can put them on first and add tinier plates next. Puts the bar at the right height.

[JohnStrangeway]

Is there an issue with starting the deadlift from a lower height than standard olympic plates? I have realized my plates are about 2" smaller diameter than standard plates. Is there any inherent risk to this? I am about 5'10 if that matters. I haven't had any issues thus far and have progressed decently.

I have progressed enough to where I need to buy new plates so I am not sure if I can just buy the same plates or if I need to start from scratch and buy the standard size diameter plates.

Thank you

-wannbeswole

Why not make two mini jerk blocks with some 2x4's layed together with a bit of plywood over the tops?

[AndrewLewis]

Is there an issue with starting the deadlift from a lower height than standard olympic plates? I have realized my plates are about 2" smaller diameter than standard plates. Is there any inherent risk to this? I am about 5'10 if that matters. I haven't had any issues thus far and have progressed decently.

I have progressed enough to where I need to buy new plates so I am not sure if I can just buy the same plates or if I need to start from scratch and buy the standard size diameter plates.

Thank you

-wannbeswole

Shove some wood under the plates until you buy Olympic plates.