Barbell Front Raise

Body region

• Shoulders

Muscles

Main

• Deltoid

Helps

• Pectoralis Major
• Serratus Anterior

Holds

• Trapezius
• Erector Spinae
• Rectus Abdominis

Equipment

• Barbell or EZ Bar

Technique

1. Stand tall holding a light barbell in front of your thighs, overhand grip at shoulder width.
2. Keep the arms straight with soft elbows.
3. Raise the bar in front of you to shoulder height.
4. Lower slowly back to your thighs.

Cues

• Brace the abs and glutes so the torso stays still.
• Stop at shoulder height; higher adds little.

Common mistakes

• Leaning back and swinging the bar up.
• Letting the bar drop fast on the way down.

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Front Raise
• Lateral Raise