Standing Plate Presses Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Anterior
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Anterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Plate Press, Weighted Plate Shoulder Press
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Standing Plate Presses
- Stand up straight with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold the plate with both hands at chest level.
- Press the plate upward until your arms are fully extended.
- Lower the plate back down to chest level and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning back too far during the press.
- Using too much weight and compromising form.
- Not fully extending arms at the top.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to build strength progressively.
- Perform the exercise seated for more support.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid arching your back; keep a straight posture.
- Focus on pressing the plates straight up, not forward.
Standing Plate Presses Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
strength
muscle
fitness
training
weightlifting
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