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Excel weightlifting math
I am trying to make a sheet for knowing how to breakdown my weight into the plates (45, 25, 10, etc) for example; 155 LB 45. 25. 10. 5. 2.5. 2. 2. ...
What is the logic of the distribution? You could also use 3 * 45lb + 2 * 10lb,
or instead of a 25kg plate 10 * 2.5.
Different combinations possible.
Please be specific, if possible also a sample file (without sensitive data).
Thanks very much,
NikolinoDE
or instead of a 25kg plate 10 * 2.5.
Different combinations possible.
Please be specific, if possible also a sample file (without sensitive data).
Thanks very much,
NikolinoDE
You're certainly correct. But I assumed in my more simplistic way that you'd want as few weights on a bar as possible, which means take the heaviest first, see how much of the desired total can be achieved with them, then next heaviest on down.
Achieving 25 lb with 10 x 2.5 would not be practical, even though theoretically the same weight.