How to Do Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate
Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Equipment
Bodyweight
Difficulty
Intermediate
01 / Move with control
How to perform
How to do Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate
- 01Stand with feet hip-width apart and grip a weight plate at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions in front of the chest.
- 02Tuck the elbows slightly forward and engage the glutes to stabilize the pelvis.
- 03Press the plate vertically until the elbows reach full extension directly over the mid-foot.
- 04Drive the head slightly forward at the top of the movement to allow the arms to align with the ears.
- 05Lower the plate under control back to the starting position at collarbone height.
Same guidance shown inside the A90 app
02 / Anatomy
Muscles worked by Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate
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Primary movers
- Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
- Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.
Stabilisers
- Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
- Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
- Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.
03 / A90 Coach
A90 Coach tip
Keep the knuckles pointing toward the ceiling to avoid the weight of the plate pulling the wrists into hyperextension.
Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app
04 / Related
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05 / FAQ
Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate questions
What muscles does Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate work?
Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.
How do you do Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate correctly?
Stand with feet hip-width apart and grip a weight plate at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions in front of the chest. Tuck the elbows slightly forward and engage the glutes to stabilize the pelvis. Press the plate vertically until the elbows reach full extension directly over the mid-foot. Drive the head slightly forward at the top of the movement to allow the arms to align with the ears. Lower the plate under control back to the starting position at collarbone height.
What is the A90 coach tip for Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate?
Keep the knuckles pointing toward the ceiling to avoid the weight of the plate pulling the wrists into hyperextension.
Is Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate suitable for beginners?
Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.
Do you need equipment for Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate?
No. Weighted Standing Shoulder Press With Plate is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.
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