
Description
The diameter is what counts, not the weight
Without full-size plates the bar sits at ankle height – and you pull from a position that never comes up in a heavy set. Whatever you groove there, you have to unlearn later. The Eco Technique Plate has the full plate diameter but weighs only 2.5 or 5 kg. That puts the barbell at the same height as a fully loaded bar while the resistance stays small. For the snatch, the clean and overhead work that means the same position rep after rep, without tiring out your back and shoulders.
Open structure, metal ring, two weights
The technique plate stands out immediately: a black ribbed pattern instead of a closed face – you can see right through the cells. That is the difference to the Full Size, which does the same job with a solid face. The ribs run evenly all the way round, between the metal ring in the middle and the closed rim. The metal ring protects the bore when you pull the plate on and off, and the rim tells you the weight at a glance: red for 2.5 kg, white for 5 kg. Like every technique plate it belongs on the barbell on its own, without heavy plates alongside – and you set it down rather than dropping it from overhead. That is all it takes to keep it around.
Technical Specifications
| Variants | 2.5 kg / 5 kg |
|---|---|
| Diameter | Full plate diameter |
| Construction | Open rib structure, closed rim |
| Bore | Metal ring, Olympic standard (50 mm) |
| Colour | Black, rim red (2.5 kg) / white (5 kg) |
| Compatibility | all Olympic barbells (50 mm) |
| Sold as | 1 piece |
Eco Technique Plate – which weight suits you?
| Variant | Weight per plate / rim | Built for |
|---|---|---|
| ETP-025 | 2.5 kg, red rim | First weeks in weightlifting, kids' and youth training, coming back after a break |
| ETP-050 | 5 kg, white rim | Technique blocks with real resistance, warm-up sets before the heavy part |
Learning the movement, start at 2.5 kg – two of them on a light barbell are plenty. Once the pattern roughly holds, put more pull on the bar with 5 kg. Want to combine both steps, order two of each. And if you need stated dimensions for daily box use, look at the Full Size Technique Plate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a technique plate?
What sets the Eco Technique Plate apart from the Full Size Technique Plates?
Which variant should I take?
Can I drop the Eco Technique Plate?
Am I allowed to mix them with other plates?
Do I get a pair?
Customer reviews
The Eco Technique Plate was our answer to a question home gym people kept asking us: do I really have to buy the full programme for two technique days a week? No, you don't. If you want to practise cleanly at home and you're not passing the same plate around twenty athletes every day, it is exactly right.
Further information
Additional informations
- Brand
- cross equip
- Weight
- 2.5 kg
- Training goals
- Strength training, Functional Fitness
Shipping & Delivery
Our parcel delivery partners:
Small and lightweight parcels are delivered by Swiss Post. We ship larger and heavier parcels via DPD.
Our shipping partner
For larger shipments that need to be transported by truck on pallets, our shipping partner Christian Rüedi AG ensures on-time and damage-free delivery.
We offer reliable and fast shipping so you receive your order as quickly as possible.
- Delivery times: Our standard delivery times are usually 2–3 business days.
- Shipping costs: Shipping costs vary depending on the order quantity and delivery address. These are clearly and transparently displayed at checkout.
- Tracking: After your order has been shipped, you will receive a tracking number via email, which you can use to check the status of your delivery online at any time. Delivery areas: We deliver exclusively to Switzerland.
- Returns and exchanges: If you are not satisfied with your order, we offer a hassle-free return and exchange policy. Please read our return policy for more information.
- Our customer service team is happy to assist you with any questions or special requests.