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Seated Front Raise with Weight Plate

  • Intermediate
  • Shoulders

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Setup instructions

1) Sit on a bench/step.

2) Sit upright and plant the feet on the floor - chest up, core tight, back flat and head neutral. If you can adjust the bench seat, lift the back to be at a 90 degree angle. Sit with your back fully supported.

3) Grab the weight plate by its sides so the palms face in

Perform instructions

1) Keep the arms straight and lift the weight towards the ceiling. The endpoint should be your arms parallel to the floor in line with you shoulders.

2) Pause then slowly lower to the starting position.

3) Repeat.

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