# Plate Pinch Carry

> A walking carry holding a weight plate in each hand by the rim, training your pinch grip and forearms.

Page: https://fitnessie.app/exercises/plate-pinch-carry/
Type: Other · Carry
Demo video: https://fitnessie.app/demos/plate-pinch-carry/74bcd8a9020e79c8.mp4

## How to do it

1. Pinch a plate by the rim in each hand with the smooth side facing out.
2. Stand tall with your shoulders down and your arms hanging long.
3. Walk forward in small steps, looking ahead.
4. 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](https://www.strengthlog.com/plate-pinch/)
- [StrengthLog: Farmers Walk](https://www.strengthlog.com/farmers-walk/)