Exercise guide

Weight Plate Front Raise.

Equipment
Other
Movement
Isolation
Level
Beginner

Muscles at work

Front
Back
PrimaryShoulders

Make every rep count.

  1. 01

    Hold a weight plate at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions with your palms facing each other.

  2. 02

    Stand tall with chest up, shoulders pulled back and down, and core braced. Hold the plate a few inches in front of your thighs—this is your start.

  3. 03

    With a soft bend in the elbows (keep it the same throughout), raise the plate forward in a smooth, controlled motion until your arms are just above shoulder height (slightly above parallel).

  4. 04

    Pause briefly at the top, then lower slowly back to the start—don’t let the plate swing or drop.

  5. 05

    Repeat for your target reps. Keep your torso still and avoid leaning back; if you have to use momentum, reduce the weight.

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