Standing Olympic Plate Hand Squeeze

Standing Olympic Plate Hand Squeeze — Start position
Start position
Standing Olympic Plate Hand Squeeze — End position
End position
Region
Wrist & Hand
Equipment
Other
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
static

Muscles worked

  • forearms
  • biceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. 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.

  2. Lower the plates until the fingers are nearly extended but can still hold weights. Inhale as you lower the plates.

  3. Now raise the plates back to the starting position as you exhale by closing your hands.

  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions prescribed in your program.

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