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Plate Pinch Hold
Pinch weight plates between thumb and fingers. Develops pinch grip strength for functional activities.
Stop if
Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.
This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.
- Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
- Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.
Equipment needed
- Works at home
- Works at the gym
No equipment needed
No equipment? Try: Books, Cutting boards
Dosage
3
Sets
20 sec
Reps / Time
90 sec
Rest
max hold time
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Place two weight plates smooth sides out
- Stand over plates
- Position hand to pinch
Step 1 of 5
Pinch plates between thumb and fingers
Step 2 of 5
Lift plates off ground
Step 3 of 5
Hold at side with arm straight
Step 4 of 5
Focus on pinch grip
Step 5 of 5
Lower when grip fails
Breathing
- Breathe normally
- Stay relaxed
Form Cues
- Thumb versus fingers pinch
- Don't grip edges
- Hold at side
- Control the lower
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Gripping edges instead of pinching
- Plates too heavy
- Swinging the weight
- Dropping unsafely
Safety Information
Advanced grip exercise. Build base grip first.
Progressions
Add more plates or use slicker surfaces
Regressions
Use lighter plates or single plate
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