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How to do Barbell Standing Front Raise Over Head

The barbell standing front raise over head is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and upper back. It involves lifting a barbell from thigh level to overhead while standing, requiring control and shoulder strength.

Barbell Standing Front Raise Over Head demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps and Upper back
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Shoulders

How to do Barbell Standing Front Raise Over Head, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
  2. Keep your back straight and engage your core.
  3. Slowly raise the barbell in front of you, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down.
  4. Continue lifting until the barbell is slightly above shoulder level.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Standing Front Raise Over Head works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and upper back.

Track Barbell Standing Front Raise Over Head in SPLYT

Barbell Standing Front Raise Over Head is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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