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TFW Plate Lift Series

by Scott Bird | July 3, 2008

Don't have much in the way of equipment? Here are several exercises you can do with just a plate; demonstrated by Igor Gracie. Continue reading »»

Plate Lifting

by Scott Bird | May 29, 2008

Looking for yet another reason to get yourself a training partner? Exercises like this. The Plate Lift. Continue reading »»

All you need is a plate

by Scott Bird | February 18, 2008

End of your session, and you're just about to put the plates back? Try some of these. Incidentally, if you're wondering about the term 'War Daddy'; Slate has a Continue reading »»

Around the World Plate Pinch

by Scott Bird | November 27, 2007

Via Napalm's Corner : Another great grip exercise from the guys at the Diesel Crew : the Around the World Plate Pinch. Good stuff. Continue reading »»

Plate Choppers

by Scott Bird | November 15, 2007

Plate Choppers - great exercise. Nice and simple, nice and quick. Demonstrated here by Hannah "The MINX" Johnson. Continue reading »»

Pinch Clean and Press

by Scott Bird | June 9, 2007

There are several great grip videos up on Strengthmill, including the Diesel Crew's demonstration of the Pinch Clean and Press. Not bad at all. Continue reading »»

Side plate press

by Scott Bird | June 26, 2005

This is just the plate version of a dumbell side press. Hold a plate in each hand (by the shoulders) and extend your arms sideways until they're straight. Pull them Continue reading »»

• Front plate raise | 26 Apr 2005
• Plate twist | 18 Apr 2005
• Waiter's Bow | 18 Apr 2005
• Neider Press | 8 Apr 2005

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• Change Your Thinking, Change Your Fitness
• Rock the Kitchen: How to Plan for Diet Success
• 10 Challenging Bodyweight Exercises
• The Art of Working Out Alone
• A journey from alcoholic to weightlifter
• Buying Your First Kettlebell
• Get Motivated: Inspiring Transformations

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