Arms·Other·Isolation

Standing Olympic Plate Hand Squeeze

Forearms · Other

Beginner

Body Part

Arms

Equipment

Other

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

Force

Static

The Standing Olympic Plate Hand Squeeze is a beginner other exercise that primarily targets the Forearms.

Muscles Worked

Forearms primaryBiceps secondary

How to Do the Standing Olympic Plate Hand Squeeze

  1. 1To begin, stand straight while holding a weight plate by the ridge at arm's length in each hand using a neutral grip (palms facing in). You feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2Lower the plates until the fingers are nearly extended but can still hold weights. Inhale as you lower the plates.
  3. 3Now raise the plates back to the starting position as you exhale by closing your hands.
  4. 4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions prescribed in your program.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.