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Breast Lift Overhead Plate Press

Overhead plate press with a breast-lift emphasis that shapes the upper chest and front delts.

ChestIntermediateStrengthPress

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: upper chest & shoulders. Secondary: triceps, core
Muscle groupChest
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Press
Sets & reps4 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~26 kcal

How to do it

  1. Hold a weight plate at chest level with both hands.
  2. Press the plate overhead with a path that emphasizes the upper chest.
  3. Lock out, then lower with control.
  4. Keep the core braced and ribs down.
  5. Complete 4 sets of 10-12 reps.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Overhead plate press with a breast-lift emphasis that shapes the upper chest and front delts.

Common mistakes

Avoid overarching the lower back or losing control of the plate.

Make it harder

Increase plate weight or slow the tempo.

Make it easier

Use a lighter plate or press from the shoulders only.

Breathing

Exhale as you press, inhale as you lower.

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