Plate Pinch
The plate pinch effectively develops grip strength and muscular endurance in the forearms.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand tall and brace your core.
- 02
Grip two weight plates with the smooth sides facing each other, and pinch them together with your fingers and thumb.
- 03
Lift the plates off the floor and keep your arms straight at your sides without shrugging your shoulders.
- 04
Maintain the strongest possible pinch throughout and breathe under control for the prescribed time or distance.
- 05
Lower the plates back down under control and release your grip.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftPlate Pinch is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep your wrists straight and avoid bending them so the load stays on your grip. Choose weight plates that let you maintain a firm pinch without your shoulders rising.
The plate pinch effectively develops grip strength and muscular endurance in the forearms.
More exercises: Forearm
§ 05 · Same muscles
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