Weighted Plate Standing Around the World
Description
The weighted plate standing around the world is a shoulder and core endurance drill. Holding a plate at arms length and circling it around the head loads the delts isometrically while the core resists the shifting weight.
Equipment Required
Weighted Plate Standing Around the World Instructions
- Stand tall with the feet shoulder width apart.
- Hold a weight plate with both hands at chest level.
- Brace the core and keep the chest up.
- Press the plate forward with the arms extended.
- Circle the plate around the head from front to side.
- Continue circling around behind the head and back to the start.
- Keep the arms straight throughout.
- Reverse direction and continue for the working set.
Weighted Plate Standing Around the World Form & Visual
Weighted Plate Standing Around the World Benefits
- Trains the shoulders.
- Loads the core for stability.
- Builds shoulder endurance.
- Useful conditioning drill.
- Improves spatial control.
Weighted Plate Standing Around the World Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Lateral deltoid
- Core
- Trapezius
Weighted Plate Standing Around the World Variations & Alternatives
- Plate Front Raise
- Halo
- Lateral Raise
- Around the World
