Weight-plate Front Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Chest
Weight-plate Front Raise focuses on Shoulders, Chest, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weight-plate Front Raise with proper form and technique.
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Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight plate with both hands in front of your thighs.
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Raise the plate directly in front of you to shoulder height, keeping your arms straight and engaging your shoulders and chest.
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Pause briefly at the top, then lower the plate back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weight-plate Front Raise safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core engaged to maintain stability and protect your lower back.
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Avoid swinging the plate; use slow and controlled movements for better muscle activation.
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Don’t lift higher than shoulder height to prevent shoulder strain.
Secondary Muscles
While Weight-plate Front Raise primarily targets Shoulders, Chest , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Weight-plate Front Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weight-plate Front Raise, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
