Overhead Plate Raise
The plate raise carried past the head to full overhead; the last third is the shoulder's weakest range.
How to do it
Setup
Plate held like a wheel at the thighs.
Steps
- Raise the plate past eye level to FULL overhead.
- Keep the ribs down through the last third.
- Lower the whole arc under control.
Common mistakes
Back arching overhead: the last third is trunk work; brace. Stopping at the eyes: this variant OWNS the top. Heavy plate: the overhead finish halves your front-raise weight.
Breathing
Exhale raising, inhale lowering.
