How to Do Band Front Raise

Band Front Raise is a shoulders exercise using resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Front Raise

  1. 01Step onto the resistance band with both feet spaced hip-width apart to create tension.
  2. 02Grip the handles or ends of the band with palms facing the thighs and elbows slightly soft.
  3. 03Raise the arms directly in front of the torso until the hands are level with the shoulders.
  4. 04Pause at the peak of the contraction before returning the hands to the starting position.
  5. 05Exhale on the upward movement and maintain a neutral spine throughout the set.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Front Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Stop the hands at shoulder height to keep the tension on the anterior deltoids rather than letting the traps take over the lift.

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05 / FAQ

Band Front Raise questions

What muscles does Band Front Raise work?

Band Front Raise is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Band Front Raise correctly?

Step onto the resistance band with both feet spaced hip-width apart to create tension. Grip the handles or ends of the band with palms facing the thighs and elbows slightly soft. Raise the arms directly in front of the torso until the hands are level with the shoulders. Pause at the peak of the contraction before returning the hands to the starting position. Exhale on the upward movement and maintain a neutral spine throughout the set.

What is the A90 coach tip for Band Front Raise?

Stop the hands at shoulder height to keep the tension on the anterior deltoids rather than letting the traps take over the lift.

Is Band Front Raise suitable for beginners?

Band Front Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Band Front Raise?

Band Front Raise uses resistance band.

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