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Plate Raises

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Plate Raises

Plate Raises are excellent for building strength in the shoulder region. They develop stronger traps, and they can even increase your core strength.

Demonstration Video

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Target Muscles

Instructions

  1. Stand up straight, holding one pancake at your sides with both hands in front of your thighs.
  2. Tighten your core muscles and lift the weight to shoulder height before returning to the starting position.

Tips

  • Hold the board firmly to create as much tension as possible.
  • Do not raise the board above shoulder level.
  • Do not swing your torso while lifting and lowering the weight.

Alternative Exercises

Dumbbell Front Raise

STRENGTH DUMBBELLS

Dumbbell Front Raise targets explicitly strengthen the shoulder muscles and work the upper chest. It is a great isolation exercise for shoulder flexion and also builds strength in the front and sides of your shoulders.

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Author

Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024