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Forearms · Intermediate

Plate Pinch Hold

Static pinch-grip hold for thumb, fingers, and forearm strength.

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Plate Pinch Hold demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Forearms

Equipment

Weight Plate

Sets × time

3 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand two smooth-sided weight plates together and pinch them in your right hand between your thumb and fingers.
  2. 02Stand tall with your shoulders level, wrist neutral, and the plates hanging beside your thigh.
  3. 03Hold the plates clear of your body while breathing normally and maintaining firm fingertip pressure.
  4. 04Stop the hold before the plates begin to slip or your wrist bends to compensate.
  5. 05Lower the plates safely, rest, and repeat with your left hand.

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