- Main muscle
- Forearms
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates
How to do it
- Pinch a smooth plate (or two pressed together) by its rim, fingers on one side and thumb on the other.
- Stand tall with your arm straight at your side.
- Hold for the time without letting the plate slide, then switch hands.
Common mistakes
- Curling your wrist to cheat the hold.
- Picking plates so heavy you can’t hold them for more than a few seconds.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Plate Pinch into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.