How to Do Barbell Front Raise

Barbell Front Raise is a shoulders exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Front Raise

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart holding a barbell with an overhand grip against the thighs.
  2. 02Lock the elbows with a slight bend and engage the core to stabilize the spine.
  3. 03Raise the barbell forward until the arms are parallel to the floor while exhaling.
  4. 04Pause briefly at the top before lowering the bar back to the starting position.
  5. 05Maintain a vertical torso throughout the set to avoid using momentum from the hips.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell 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 bar at shoulder height to keep tension on the anterior deltoids and prevent the traps from taking over the lift.

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05 / FAQ

Barbell Front Raise questions

What muscles does Barbell Front Raise work?

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

How do you do Barbell Front Raise correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart holding a barbell with an overhand grip against the thighs. Lock the elbows with a slight bend and engage the core to stabilize the spine. Raise the barbell forward until the arms are parallel to the floor while exhaling. Pause briefly at the top before lowering the bar back to the starting position. Maintain a vertical torso throughout the set to avoid using momentum from the hips.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Front Raise?

Stop the bar at shoulder height to keep tension on the anterior deltoids and prevent the traps from taking over the lift.

Is Barbell Front Raise suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Front Raise?

Barbell Front Raise uses barbell.

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