Barbell Front Raises

Stand upright holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip. Raise it to shoulder level keeping arms straight. Pause, then lower slowly. Avoid using momentum or swinging.

SHOULDERS · PUSH

Barbell Front Raises: how the movement is executed

How it is executed

Stand upright holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
Raise it to shoulder level keeping arms straight.
Pause, then lower slowly.
Avoid using momentum or swinging.

Muscles worked: Shoulders
Primary muscle: Front delt
Equipment: Barbell
Movement pattern: Push
Difficulty: Intermediate
What it is for: Hypertrophy

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