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Plate Seated Shoulder Press

  • Beginner
  • Weighted Plate · Plyometric Jump Box · Bench · Deck Step
  • Shoulders

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Setup instructions

1) Sit upright on the bench 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.

2) Hold the plate flat above your head - grip it either side and point the elbows down.

Perform instructions

1) Slowly extend your arms and push upwards - keep a slight bend in the elbows as you reach the top.

2) Pause for a second and slowly lower to the starting position.

3) Repeat.

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