How to do it
Plant both feet firmly and grip the plate rim hard before pressing.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weighted plate at chest level.
- 2
Press the plate overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- 3
Lower the plate back to chest level with control.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core braced and avoid arching your back as you press the weight overhead to protect your spine and engage the correct muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Driving the plate forward over the face
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Bending the wrists backward over the plate