TECHNIQUE
1. The athlete should begin at a full parallel squat while holding a weight plate (comfortable weight) at his side.
2. His feet should be shoulder width apart.
3. The athlete will perform the lift by rotating his trunk from left-to-right or from right-to-left.
4. While rotating, the athlete will work to an erect body position.
5. He will finish the lift by extending the plate over his head and looking through the hole in the plate.

COACHING POINTS
1. The athlete should never allow his feet to leave the ground. They should remain grounded throughout the entire lift so he gets the full benefit of the lift which is trunk development.
2. If the athlete begins with the weight at his right side, his shoulders will face the wall to his right. As he rotates, his shoulders will now face the wall to his left.

PLATE RAISE WORKOUT
1. Development Phase – 3 sets with each set consisting of 2 directions (left, right)
Week 5: 8 reps each direction
Week 6: 9 reps each direction
Week 7: 10 reps each direction
Week 8: 11 reps each direction

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