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Plate Front Raise.
Front raise holding a single plate to target the front delts.
BeginnerPlate

The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
10–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Front delts
Secondary
Side delts
The play-by-play
How to do it.
- Step 01
Hold a weight plate at the sides with both hands
- Step 02
Stand tall with arms extended down
- Step 03
Raise the plate straight in front
- Step 04
Lift to about eye level
- Step 05
Pause briefly at the top
- Step 06
Lower the plate under control
What separates good from great
Pro cues.
Grip the plate at three and nine o clock
Avoid leaning back to lift
Keep the movement smooth