How do I set up bars to deadlift with only small plates available?
So when I see form videos online, the people have these large plates to load on barbells and trap bars, even if the weight is only like 10 pounds. I can see how it's necessary to have a large plate (like 12 inches in diameter? Bigger? Not sure), because it lifts the bar off the ground so you can comfortably hold the bar. Same thing with hip thrusts. The bars are high enough to put your legs under.
But my gym doesn't have large plates until they go up to 45 pounds. Even the 25s are the size of large dinner plates, and the 10s are even smaller.
So if I'm not strong enough yet to load 2 45s on a bar, how can I still do the same exercise? Is there another way to lift the bar off the ground?
Hopefully that made some sense. Any kind responses would be greatly appreciated.