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Exercises / Plate Overhead Press

Plate Overhead Press GIF

Figure

Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
  • Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
  • Side shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars acromialis
  • TricepsMusculus triceps brachii
  • TrapeziusMusculus trapezius
Equipment
plate
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 2.57 seconds

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a plate overhead press

  1. Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight plate with both hands at chest level.
  2. Brace your core and keep your elbows tucked in close to your body.
  3. Press the plate overhead until your arms are fully extended.
  4. Pause briefly at the top with the plate above your head.
  5. Lower the plate back to chest level under control.

Form tips

  • Keep your core tight to avoid arching your lower back.
  • Do not lock out the elbows aggressively at the top.
  • Maintain a neutral wrist position throughout the movement.

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