Weighted Plate Standing Around the World
The standing around the world with a small plate gripped in each hand instead of dumbbells; the arms finish in a wide V overhead.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, feet hip-width, a light plate held by its handle in each hand at the sides, arms straight.
Steps
- Raise the plates out to the sides with straight arms.
- Keep lifting past shoulder height until the arms form a wide V overhead.
- Bring the plates back down to the sides on the same arc.
Common mistakes
Plates too heavy to control at arm's length: choose light ones. Swinging the plates up with the hips: stand still and lift them. Plates tilting as the grip tires: keep the wrists straight and the plates facing forward.
Breathing
Exhale on the raise, inhale lowering.
