Weight Plate Front Raise
How to Do
- Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a weight plate with both hands, keeping your arms extended in front of you at hip level. Grip the plate with both hands on the sides.
- Engage Core: Tighten your core to maintain good posture and prevent arching your back during the movement.
- Lift Plate: Exhale and slowly raise the weight plate in front of you, keeping your arms straight. Lift the plate until your arms are parallel to the ground or slightly higher.
- Pause: Briefly pause at the top, squeezing your shoulder muscles.
- Lower: Inhale and slowly lower the weight plate back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat: Perform the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Benefits
The weight plate front raise primarily targets the front deltoid muscles (shoulders), helping to increase shoulder strength and definition. This exercise also engages the upper chest and traps, promoting overall upper body development. By using a plate, you can challenge your grip strength and enhance forearm endurance. The controlled motion ensures better muscle activation, helping with shoulder stability and reducing the risk of injury. Additionally, the front raise can improve posture by strengthening the muscles that support shoulder and upper body alignment.
