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December 14, 2025

Abdominal Exercise: Plate Crunch

Plate Crunch Exercise Example VideoPrimary Muscle

Abdominals (core)

Secondary Muscles

Lower back, Shoulders, Delts

Equipment Needed

Weight plate and floor pad

Mechanics Type

Compound

Proper Exercise Technique



Lie back on the floor pad grasping a weight plate with both hands above your chest with your arms fully extended. The plate should be parallel to your body.

Your knees should be slightly bent. Raise your head just slightly. Raise your upper body in a sit-up movement until your back is almost vertical keeping your arms fully extended and the weight plate up over your head.

Pause for a one-count, return to the starting position and repeat. Keep your back as straight as possible throughout the movement.

Plate Crunch Exercise - Start Position

Plate Crunch exercise

Plate Crunch Exercise - Finish Position

Plate Crunch exercise

Plate Crunch Exercise Video

 

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