Full Body Workouts With Plate

Plate-oriented full-body workouts that combine plate-loaded compounds with simple accessory and core work, using evidence-informed effort targets, realistic kilogram load examples, and clear progression rules.
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Workout 1

5 exercises15 sets

Full Body Plate-Loaded Strength and Hypertrophy

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Chest, Lats, Biceps, Rear Delts, Trapezius, Abdominals

A full-body template built around plate-loaded squat, hinge, push, pull, and trunk-rotation patterns with stable straight sets and RIR-based progression.

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    Barbell Back Squat (Plate-Loaded)
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    Barbell Back Squat (Plate-Loaded)

    Rest 3m

    • 18 reps x 52.5 kgRIR 3
    • 28 reps x 52.5 kgRIR 2
    • 38 reps x 52.5 kgRIR 1

    Brace, keep full-foot pressure, and maintain depth consistency before progressing load.

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    Romanian Deadlift (Plate-Loaded)
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    Romanian Deadlift (Plate-Loaded)

    Rest 2m 30s

    • 110 reps x 45 kgRIR 3
    • 210 reps x 45 kgRIR 2
    • 310 reps x 45 kgRIR 1

    Hinge with a soft knee bend, keep lats tight, and stop where lumbar position remains neutral.

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    Plate Press
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    Plate Press

    Rest 2m

    • 110 reps x 12.5 kgRIR 3
    • 210 reps x 12.5 kgRIR 2
    • 310 reps x 12.5 kgRIR 1

    Use a stacked ribcage and pelvis, press in a smooth path, and avoid leaning back to finish reps.

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    Bent Over Row (Plate-Loaded)
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    • 110 reps x 40 kgRIR 3
    • 210 reps x 40 kgRIR 2
    • 310 reps x 40 kgRIR 1

    Set the torso angle before each set, pull elbows toward hips, and keep the trunk braced.

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    Russian Twist (Plate)
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    Russian Twist (Plate)

    Rest 1m 15s

    • 120 reps x 5 kgRIR 3
    • 220 reps x 5 kgRIR 2
    • 320 reps x 5 kgRIR 1

    Rotate through the thoracic spine, keep the pelvis stable, and reduce load if trunk control drops.