How to load 140 kg
A 140 kg barbell is the 20 kg bar plus 60 kg on each side. It is a serious working weight for the squat and the deadlift.
- Subtract the bar. 140 kg minus 20 kg is 120 kg.
- Divide by 2. Each side carries 60 kg.
- Load two 25 kg plates and one 10 kg plate on each side. Put the heaviest plate against the shoulder of the bar.
- Add a collar to each sleeve and check that both sides look the same.
A 140 kg squat or deadlift is a common intermediate target. It is also a typical opener for a lifter in a first powerlifting meet.
140 kg with other bars and plate sets
Your gym may use a different bar or may not own every plate. This table shows what changes.
| Setup | Total | Each side | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 kg bar, competition | 140 kg | 25 x 2, 10 x 1 | Exact |
| 20 kg bar, home set | 140 kg | 20 x 3 | Exact |
| 15 kg bar, competition | 140 kg | 25 x 2, 10 x 1, 2.5 x 1 | Exact |
| 20 kg bar with 2.5 kg competition collars | 140 kg | 25 x 2, 5 x 1, 2.5 x 1 | Exact |
Warm-up sets for 140 kg
This ramp uses a 20 kg bar and the competition plate set. Each warm-up is rounded to 2.5 kg, then to a load those plates can make. Change the percents in the calculator above to build your own ramp.
| Set | Weight | Each side |
|---|---|---|
| Empty bar | 20 kg | Bar only |
| 40% | 55 kg | 15 + 2.5 |
| 60% | 85 kg | 25 + 5 + 2.5 |
| 80% | 112.5 kg | 25 + 20 + 1.25 |
| Work set | 140 kg | 25 x 2 + 10 |
A tip for 140 kg
Use the 1.25 kg plates only for the last small jump. At 140 kg a 2.5 kg change in the total is under 2 percent, so you can skip them on a normal day.
Questions about 140 kg
How many plates do I need for 140 kg?
With a 20 kg bar you need 60 kg on each side: two 25 kg plates and one 10 kg plate. That is 6 plates on the bar.
How much is 140 kg in lb?
140 kg is 308.6 lb. If your gym uses lb plates, switch the unit in the calculator and it picks a nearby load for you.