Weight-Plate Standing Around-The-World
Sculpt your shoulders with Weight-Plate Standing Around-The-World! Improve strength & stability with controlled, full-range movements.
The Weight-Plate Standing Around-The-World is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and triceps. You'll need: weight plates.
Required Equipment
Weight-Plate Standing Around-The-World Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Secondary
Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Weight-Plate Standing Around-The-World Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Weight-Plate Standing Around-The-World
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight plate in each hand at your sides.
With slightly bent elbows, lift the plates out to the sides until they reach shoulder height, palms facing down.
From this position, continue the motion by moving the plates forward and above your head, bringing them together with the arms fully extended overhead.
Reverse the motion by lowering the plates out to the sides and then back down to the starting position at your sides.
Complete the desired number of repetitions, ensuring you maintain controlled movements throughout the exercise without using momentum.
Keep your core engaged and maintain good posture during the exercise.
It's important to choose a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form. If at any point you cannot maintain form, reduce the weight being used.
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Weight-Plate Standing Around-The-World FAQs
What muscles does the Weight-Plate Standing Around-The-World work?
The Weight-Plate Standing Around-The-World mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and triceps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Weight-Plate Standing Around-The-World?
Weight plates.
Is the Weight-Plate Standing Around-The-World 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 Standing Around-The-World go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Weight-Plate Standing Around-The-World variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Standing Around-The-World, Dumbbell Standing Around-The-World, Weight-Plate Prone Switch Plank and Weight-Plate Clean & Press.
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