Trunk leans back to raise the plate
Erectors swing the load; anterior delt underloads.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Plate Front Raise
Coaching cues
- Hold a weight plate at 3 and 9 o'clock with both hands
- Raise to eye level — anterior delt and upper pec
- Slow and controlled; no trunk lean
- Lower under control — 3-second eccentric
Common faults 2
Plate rises above eye level
Upper trap takes over above 90°; impingement risk.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchUpper trap stretch↗