Front Raise Plate

Equipment: Plate

Front Raise Plate

Description

Plate Raises are a simple exercise that target the shoulders and upper back muscles. To perform them, you need a weight plate of a suitable size and weight. Here are the steps:

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the plate with both hands in front of your chest.
  2. Keeping your arms straight, raise the plate over your head until your arms are fully extended.
  3. Lower the plate back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions or time.

Primary Muscles

  • Deltoid Anterior

Synergistic Muscles

  • Deltoid Lateral
  • Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
  • Serratus Anterior

Tips

Plate Raises can be done as a warm-up, a finisher, or a standalone exercise. They can also be combined with other plate exercises such as Plate Presses or Plate Twists for a full-body workout.