Weighted Plate Standing High Front Raise

Description

The weighted plate standing high front raise is a shoulder builder done with a weight plate. Lifting the plate from the thighs all the way overhead loads the front delts through a longer range than the standard front raise.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Weighted Plate Standing High Front Raise Instructions

  1. Stand tall with the feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Hold a weight plate with both hands at the thighs.
  3. Brace the core and keep the chest up.
  4. Lift the plate straight up in front of the body.
  5. Continue lifting until the arms are overhead.
  6. Squeeze the front delts hard at the top.
  7. Lower the plate with control to the start.
  8. Continue for the working set.

Weighted Plate Standing High Front Raise Form & Visual

Weighted Plate Standing High Front Raise

Weighted Plate Standing High Front Raise Benefits

  • Loads the front delts through a long range.
  • Trains the upper chest at the top.
  • Builds shoulder size.
  • Useful shoulder accessory.
  • Plate is grip friendly.

Weighted Plate Standing High Front Raise Muscles Worked

  • Anterior deltoid
  • Trapezius
  • Pectoralis major

Weighted Plate Standing High Front Raise Variations & Alternatives

  • Plate Front Raise
  • Dumbbell Front Raise
  • Cable Front Raise
  • Lateral Raise