There is no dissension. "One plate" when referencing a lift is 135 pounds, or 90 pounds on each side for a standard bar (you always assume a standard bar). One

There is no dissension. "One plate" when referencing a lift is 135 pounds, or 90 pounds on each side for a standard bar (you always assume a standard bar). One plate when referring to the plate just refers to the plate itself, which is 45 pounds. So "hand me a plate" means give me a 45 pound plate. "Lift one plate" means 135 pounds.