How To Do Plate Pinches

Is your grip strength letting your big lifts down? Adding 1 or 2 grip and forearm strength exercises to the end of your workouts can make a big difference to how heavy you can lift, and how long for.
Plus, grip and forearm strength training can help to prevent overuse injuries, something these muscles are prone to as they're in constant use throughout the day.
Watch our Personal Trainer and Gym Manager Tom demonstrate how to do a plate pinch here.
1. Select the plates you want to use. Having two lighter weights (e.g. two 5kg instead of one 10kg) is harder than one heavier weight.
2. With the plate resting on the floor, grip the edge of the plate with your fingers on the outside and thumb on the inside.
3. Stand up and pinch the plate as hard as you can, for as long as you can (or for desired time) before placing back down.
4. Repeat on the other side.
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