Standing Olympic Plate Hand Squeeze
- Main muscles
- Forearms
- Also works
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Other equipment
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation · Static
How to do it
- To begin, stand straight while holding a weight plate by the ridge at arm's length in each hand using a neutral grip (palms facing in). You feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. This will be your starting position.
- Lower the plates until the fingers are nearly extended but can still hold weights. Inhale as you lower the plates.
- Now raise the plates back to the starting position as you exhale by closing your hands.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions prescribed in your program.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Standing Olympic Plate Hand Squeeze work?
- Mainly the forearms, with help from the biceps.
- What equipment do I need?
- Other equipment.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More forearms exercises
- Farmer's Walk
- Plate Pinch
- Rickshaw Carry
- Wrist Roller
- Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position
- Cable Wrist Curl
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