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Shoulders · Weighted
Seated Plate Front Raises
Seated Plate Front Raises is a beginner isolation strength exercise that works the delts (shoulders), with the upper chest assisting. It needs a weighted. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 4.3 calories per minute.
- Target
- Delts
- Body part
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 4.3 kcal
Primary muscles
- Front Shoulders
Secondary muscles
- Upper Chest
How to do Seated Plate Front Raises
- Sit tall holding a weight plate at its sides in front of your thighs.
- Raise the plate in front of you to shoulder height with straight arms.
- Pause briefly.
- Lower slowly and repeat.
Form tips
- Don't lean back.
- Use a light plate.
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Seated Plate Front Raises FAQ
What muscles does Seated Plate Front Raises work?
Seated Plate Front Raises mainly works the delts in the shoulders. The upper chest work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Seated Plate Front Raises?
You need a weighted.
How many sets and reps of Seated Plate Front Raises should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Seated Plate Front Raises good for beginners?
Yes. Seated Plate Front Raises is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the delts.
How many calories does Seated Plate Front Raises burn?
About 4.3 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 3.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 43 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Seated Plate Front Raises?
Other exercises for the delts include Front Raises Barbell, Seated Dumbbell Neutral Grip Front Raises, Cable Front Raises Straight Bar and Dumbbell Seated Front Raise.
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