Overhead Press vs Plate Front Raise

Maximizing Your Shoulder Workout Plan

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Planfit users log Overhead Press more often — 17,150 sessions vs 2,347. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Customize Your Shoulder Workout: Explore the Benefits of Overhead Press and Plate Front Raise for Better Comparison.

Planfit Users' Choice about Overhead Press vs Plate Front Raise : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Overhead Press more often — 17,150 sessions compared to 2,347 for Plate Front Raise.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Overhead Press and Plate Front Raise differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

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How to Overhead Press

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Overhead Press muscles worked: Shoulder

Form

  1. 1. Lift the barbell above your head. Please lift it above your head, not in front of your body.
  2. 2. With your hips and core engaged, slowly lower the barbell to return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. If you grip the barbell too wide, it can put strain on your shoulders, so please be careful.
  2. 2. If your hips and core lose tension, it can put strain on your lower back, so please be careful.
  3. 3. Your entire upper body must remain tight throughout the movement.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Overhead Press, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Overhead Press Guide page of our blog!

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How to Plate Front Raise

Plate Front Raise gif

Plate Front Raise muscles worked: Shoulder

Form

  1. 1. Slowly lift your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  2. 2. Slowly lower your arms to return to the starting position.
  3. 3. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.

Coach's Comment

  1. Please be careful not to raise your hands above shoulder height.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Plate Front Raise, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Plate Front Raise Guide page of our blog!

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