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Weight-Plate Push

Plate Push: A challenging upper body and core workout! Push a weight plate for strength and stability.

The Weight-Plate Push is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the shoulders and back. You'll need: weight plates.

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Required Equipment

Weight Plates
Weight Plates

Weight-Plate Push Muscles Worked

Primary

Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Triceps (triceps brachii)

Secondary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)

How to do the Weight-Plate Push

Plate Push Plyometrics

  1. Equipment Needed: A weight plate or a smooth surface that you can push.

  2. Starting Position:

    • Get down on all fours on the floor or exercise mat.

    • Place the weight plate in front of you.

    • Your hands should be positioned on the weight plate, shoulder-width apart.

    • Position your knees directly under your hips, and keep your feet flat on the ground behind you.

  3. Body Position:

    • Keep your back straight and engage your core.

    • Your head should be in a neutral position, looking slightly ahead of you.

  4. Movement:

    • Start by pushing the weight plate forward using your hands, extending your arms fully.

    • Once the plate is as far as you can comfortably push it, pull it back towards you by bending your arms and pulling with your shoulders and core.

    • Make sure to maintain a controlled motion throughout.

    • Focus on using your upper body to push and pull the plate, while keeping your knees and hips steady.

  5. Repetitions:

    • Perform the push and pull movement for a desired number of repetitions (e.g., 10-15 reps).

    • Rest briefly between sets.

  6. Tips:

    • Start with a lighter weight if you are new to this exercise.

    • Ensure you maintain proper form to avoid strain on your back and shoulders.

    • As you become more comfortable, you can increase the weight of the plate or the number of repetitions.

Weight-Plate Push FAQs

What muscles does the Weight-Plate Push work?

The Weight-Plate Push mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the shoulders and back. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.

What equipment do you need for the Weight-Plate Push?

Weight plates.

Is the Weight-Plate Push a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Weight-Plate Push go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Weight-Plate Push variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Incline Plyometric Push-Up, Weight-Plate Prone Switch Plank, Weight-Plate Pinch-Grip Farmer Carry and Weight-Plate Sit-Up.

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