Front delts exercise
Front Plate Raise
Front raise holding a plate with both hands.
- Primary muscleFront delts
- Also worksShoulders
- EquipmentOther
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Front delts
- Shoulders
- Other
How to do the Front Plate Raise
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Stand tall holding a plate by its edges with both hands in front of your thighs.
- With your elbows slightly bent, raise the plate in front of you to shoulder height.
- Pause briefly at the top without swinging your torso.
- Lower with control.
Muscles worked
Common Front Plate Raise mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Front Plate Raise, and how to fix it.
The plate spins between your hands as you lift.
Hold the plate by the edges with your hands at the sides, and squeeze it so it can't spin.
The plate comes close to your face and the elbows bend.
Keep your arms nearly straight and the plate away from your face, at eye level at the top.
The plate is so big that it forces you to lean back.
Choose a plate you can lift without leaning; a smaller one is easier to handle.
Alternatives to the Front Plate Raise
They work the front delts with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Front Plate Raise work?
The Front Plate Raise works mainly the front delts. It also works the shoulders.