About Gym Weight Guide
How Gym Weight Guide helps you find equipment weights and starting resistance using exact models and manufacturer sources.
Start with the model
Gym Weight Guide is a free reference directory for empty bar weights and manufacturer-published starting values on plate-loaded gym equipment. It helps you identify a model before choosing which weight to record.
The guides cover Smith machines, hex and trap bars, curl bars, safety squat bars, leg presses and hack squat machines. Each entry names the model and links to the source behind its weight figure.
How the figures are documented
Entries use manufacturer product pages, manuals and specification sheets. We preserve published unit pairs and terms such as starting resistance, starting weight and take-off weight. Approximate unit conversions are marked with ≈.
A source-check date shows when an entry was reviewed. If manufacturer records disagree, the entry keeps the conflicting figures visible instead of presenting one as settled. A photograph helps with identification but cannot establish an undocumented revision or configuration.
What a starting value tells you
These are documented reference figures, not independent measurements of every installed machine. A manufacturer’s starting-resistance label does not by itself establish physical carriage mass, measured force or a free-weight equivalent.
Confirm the equipment label, revision and installed parts against its applicable documentation. Follow the equipment’s instructions and ask gym staff if you cannot identify it. The directory does not provide an individual training programme or medical advice.
Corrections and independence
Gym Weight Guide is operated by Just One More Feature, s.r.o., company registration number (IČO) 24890154, tax identification number (DIČ) CZ24890154, registered at Jeclovská 795, 588 22 Luka nad Jihlavou, Czech Republic. Commercial Register maintained by the Regional Court in Brno, section C, file 151058.
Gym Weight Guide is an independent directory, not an equipment manufacturer or an official representative of the brands listed. Manufacturer names and photos identify the equipment being discussed.
If a model, source link or weight needs correcting, send the guide URL, model code and supporting manufacturer documentation to support@gymweightguide.com. Do not include other gym users in equipment photos.