Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Barbell

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    ShouldersBarbell

    Barbell Front Raise

    The barbell front raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids by lifting a barbell from the thighs to shoulder height with straight arms.

    Also Works

    BicepsTriceps

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.

    2. 2

      Keep your arms straight and lift the barbell forward and upward until it reaches shoulder level.

    3. 3

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

    4. 4

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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