Sometimes the plate raise doesn’t match your body size — particularly if you have a wider set of shoulders. If this is the case, using an Olympic lifting plate (for example, a 10-pound plate with the diameter of a 45-pound plate) can be a great solution. Oftentimes assuming a wider grip will alleviate any awkward friction during the range of motion. A second option would be any of the unilaterally loaded variations (such as the double-plate raise, dumbbell, or even kettlebell variations).