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Overhead Plate Carry

Press a plate overhead with straight arms and walk tall, bracing to keep the ribs stacked over the hips.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Front delts, Side delts
Equipment
Plate
Movement
Carries

Sets and reps

  • 3 to 5 trips of 20 to 40 meters, or 30 to 60 seconds, as heavy as you can hold good posture.
  • Rest 1 to 2 minutes. Stand tall, brace and walk slowly.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the front delts, for when the plate is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Overhead Plate Carry work?
The Overhead Plate Carry mainly works the front delts and side delts.
What equipment do you need for the Overhead Plate Carry?
A plate.
How many sets and reps of the Overhead Plate Carry?
3 to 5 trips of 20 to 40 meters, or 30 to 60 seconds, as heavy as you can hold good posture. Rest 1 to 2 minutes. Stand tall, brace and walk slowly.
What can I do instead of the Overhead Plate Carry?
Arm Circles, Band Front Raise, Band Overhead Press and Band Shoulder Dislocates work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Overhead Plate Carry to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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