Plate Curl demonstration

Plate Curl

Learn how to do the Plate Curl with proper form, setup, and execution.

This plate movement primarily targets biceps, including long head, short head.

How to Perform Plate Curl

  1. 1

    Grab a weight plate with both hands on the sides and stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Let your arms hang straight down with the plate in front of your thighs and your palms facing up.

  3. 3

    Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Curl the plate up toward your shoulders by bending your elbows, squeezing your biceps at the top and exhale.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions