Lower armsOtherIntermediate

Plate Pinch

Put two wide-rimmed plates together with the smooth sides out, then grip one side with your fingers and the other with your thumb. Squeeze and hold for as long as you can.

Difficulty: Intermediate
Type: Strength
Mechanic: Isolation
Force direction: Static
Muscles: 3

Form sequence

01 · plates
Grab two wide-rimmed plates and put them together with the smooth sides facing outward
02 · grip
Use your fingers to grip the outside part of the plate and your thumb for the other side thus holding both plates together. This is the starting position.
03 · squeeze and hold · Key step
Squeeze the plate with your fingers and thumb. Hold this position for as long as you can.
04 · repeat
Repeat for the recommended amount of sets prescribed in your program.
05 · switch arms
Switch arms and repeat the movements.