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December 14, 2025

Shoulder Exercise: Plate Raises

Standing Dumbbell Press Shoulder Deltoid Exercise Example VideoPrimary Muscle

Shoulders (Anterior)

Secondary Muscles

Traps

Equipment Needed

Weight Plate

Mechanics Type

Isolation

Proper Exercise Technique



This exercise works the deltoids really well. Start by standing with your legs about shoulder-width apart with your knees just slightly bent. Grasp a plate with both hands. Your arms should be down with the plate in front of your thighs. Keeping your arms as straight as you can raise your arms up until they are parallel to the floor. Hold them there for one second count and then slowly return to the starting position and repeat. Avoid injury by not swinging or jerking as you do the movements. Use your shoulder muscles, not your back.

Plate Raises Shoulder Exercise - Start Position

Plate Raises video exercise

Plate Raises Shoulder Exercise - Finish Position

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Plate Raise Exercise Video

 

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