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Prone Incline Plate Raises - Trap Exercises
Primary Muscles
Trapezius (upper traps), Deltoids (anterior and medial)
Secondary Muscles
Rotator Cuff (supraspinatus)
Exercise Classification
Upper body isolation exercise
Prone Incline Plate Raise Video
Exercise Technique Tips
- Grasp a plate at the sides and in front of the body whilst lying face down on an incline bench.
- Begin motion by squeezing the upper traps together.
- While keeping the elbows straight, raise the plate toward ceiling.
- Terminate upward movement when the hole of the plate is above your head.
- Make sure to resist plate slowly on the way down.
Common Mistakes
- Using too fast of a pace.
- Not flaring elbows.
- Bending elbows during movement.
- Using too heavy a weight.
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