Let’s dig into some great exercises for these Power Plate machines. Here is a list of some practical workouts for everyone:

1) SQUAT:- Stand on plate without the mat and bend at knees, as if you are about to sit down, do not allow your knees to travel over your toes. This works legs and bum.

2) LUNGE:- Place one foot on plate knee bent, other leg is stretched out behind, bend that knee so it’s dipping towards floor, raise the heel. Repeat on the other side. This works the legs.

3) PRESS UP:- Place mat provided on the plate, hands on the mat and go into a press up stance, your elbows should be bent and your chest lowered. This works chest & triceps.

4) TRICEP DIP:- Facing away from machine, place hands on edge of machine, bend at elbows lowering bottom slightly towards the floor. Legs can be outstretched or slightly bent at knees. This works the triceps.

5) THE PLANK:- Place forearms on the plate, body outstretched, so your weight is on forearms and toes, don’t allow the back to arch, keep bottom up a little. Pull your stomach muscles in tight, but keep breathing. This works the stomach.

6) BICEPS CURL:- Powerplates come with nylon straps which attach to the front or sides of machine & adjust with velcro strips. Attach straps to the front, stand in front of machine, knees slightly bent. Elbows should be loose, but stable at sides, hold the strap’s grips, so knuckles are facing floor and pull up hard on the straps. This works biceps.

Tags: exercises, power plate, whole body vibration

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