t's an easy way to hold a stack of barbell plates that you want to attach to anything from a Rolling Thunder to a De Rigueur Dipping Belt. First offered in 1990, IronMind's loading pins have been a basic part of many workouts ever since. The Standard loading pin is 12" long and 1" in diameter and takes standard plates. The Olympic loading pin is 15" long and takes Olympic plates. 1" Pin comes with Snap Clip, the Olympic Pin comes with a Carabiner Clip. *Loading pin is required for:Rolling Thunder Revolving Deadlift HandleHub-style Pinch GripperBlockbuster Pinch Grip BlockOne Wicked Wrist RollerLittle Big HornOuter Limits LoopsClaw CurlR-Ring Loading pin is recommended for:Twist Yo' WristDe Rigueur Dipping BeltSUPER SQUATS Hip BeltHeadstrap Fit for HerculesEagle Loops