Do I need a plate stand? What is wrong with leaving the plates on the bar?

[Axe]

I am going to put the plates back on the next time I work out anyways; so why do I need to take them off the bar at the end of my workout? It will save some time if I leave them on.

Or does leaving the plates on the bar somehow deform the bar over time?

[Mark Rippetoe]

Is it your bar?

[Axe]

Yes it is.

[kgreen06]

I am going to put the plates back on the next time I work out anyways; so why do I need to take them off the bar at the end of my workout? It will save some time if I leave them on.

Do you not warmup with lighter weights (or even, you should be starting your warmup with NO weight on the bar)?

[Mark Rippetoe]

Yes it is.

You can do whatever you want with your bar. If you want to be a lazyass and leave it loaded all the time, that's fine with me. If you think no more of your gym than that, cool. I think you should just leave it outside so the rain can "cure" it.

[Axe]

Do you not warmup with lighter weights (or even, you should be starting your warmup with NO weight on the bar)?

Yeah, I might as well take them off.

Still looking for a way to save some money instead of getting a plate stand. I have seen some pegs sold, they attach to the side of the power rack and the plates can be stored there, and it also makes the rack more stable due to the heavier weight. Or I could leave them on the floor, they won't be going anywhere anyways.

[Brian Harlin]

Or I could leave them on the floor, they won't be going anywhere anyways.

You clearly haven't experienced the joy of tripping over a 45lb plate.

[Bryan Dobson]

Let me get this correct. You make an investment in equipment that should last you a lifetime. Even steel plates are not cheap and you are worried about a c note or so to properly store your plates? How do you feed yourself?

[Nick Klemetson]

Why do you need a plate stand? Just stack them on the floor.

[Buellfool]

IMG_0043.jpgUse your ingenuity.