Weight-plate Front Raise

Muscle Groups: Shoulders

Weight-plate Front Raise focuses on Shoulders, 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.

  1. 1

    Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart.

  2. 2

    Hold a weight plate with both hands, palms open, in front of your hips.

  3. 3

    Keeping your arms mostly straight, raise the plate forward until it reaches shoulder height.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower the plate back down to the starting position in front of your hips.

Secondary Muscles

While Weight-plate Front Raise primarily targets Shoulders , 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.

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