How do you do the Plate Pinch Carry?

Pinch a plate by the rim in each hand with the smooth side facing out. Stand tall with your shoulders down and your arms hanging long. Walk forward in small steps, looking ahead. Set the plates down under control at the end.

What are common Plate Pinch Carry mistakes?

Leaning forward as you walk. Shrugging the shoulders up. Letting the plates bump your legs.

Plate Pinch Carry: how to do it, form cues and muscles worked

How to do it

Pinch a plate by the rim in each hand with the smooth side facing out.
Stand tall with your shoulders down and your arms hanging long.
Walk forward in small steps, looking ahead.
Set the plates down under control at the end.

Key cues

Tall posture, don't lean
Shoulders down and level
Plates clear of your legs
Small steps

Common mistakes

Leaning forward as you walk
Shrugging the shoulders up
Letting the plates bump your legs

Muscles worked

Primary: Forearms

Equipment

Weight plates.

References

StrengthLog: Plate Pinch
StrengthLog: Farmers Walk