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Plate Front Raise.

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

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Plate Front Raise
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.

  1. Step 01

    Hold a weight plate at the sides with both hands

  2. Step 02

    Stand tall with arms extended down

  3. Step 03

    Raise the plate straight in front

  4. Step 04

    Lift to about eye level

  5. Step 05

    Pause briefly at the top

  6. 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