Plate Lateral Raise – Right Arm

Overview

The weight plate lateral raise is an effective strength training exercise that primarily targets the lateral deltoids, which are the muscles on the sides of your shoulders. It also engages the trapezius and other stabilizer muscles in the shoulders and upper back. This exercise helps to develop broader and more defined shoulders, enhancing overall upper body aesthetics and functional strength.

Description

Let's get started with the weight plate in your right hand and having it hanging by your side.

This is the starting position.

From here raise your arm up and to the side until you reach shoulder height, or as high as you can, with a slight bend in your elbow.

Once done, return the plate back down safely to your side. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you find yourself tipping backwards as you raise your arm up, put the back of your chair against a wall to help prevent this.

You can change the intensity of this exercise by increasing or decreasing the weight of the weight plate.

Benefits

• Core Strength: Weight plate exercises engage the core muscles to stabilize the body during movements, helping to strengthen and tone the abdominal muscles, obliques, and lower back.
• Functional Strength: Weight plate exercises often mimic real-life movements, improving functional strength that translates to everyday activities and sports performance.
• Versatility and Portability: Weight plates are versatile workout tools that can be used for a wide range of exercises, and they are relatively easy to transport, making them suitable for home workouts or on-the-go training.

Area focus

• Shoulders
• Push

Primary muscles

• Deltoids

Secondary muscles

Exercise type