How to Do Front Raises Barbell

Front Raises Barbell 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 Front Raises Barbell

  1. 01Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, resting the bar against the thighs.
  2. 02Retract the shoulder blades and maintain a slight bend in the elbows.
  3. 03Lift the barbell forward and up until it reaches chin height, exhaling during the ascent.
  4. 04Pause for a split second at the peak of the movement to maximize tension on the front delts.
  5. 05Lower the barbell back to the starting position against the thighs without using momentum.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Front Raises Barbell

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

Prevent the lower back from arching by squeezing the glutes to lock the pelvis in place as the barbell rises.

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05 / FAQ

Front Raises Barbell questions

What muscles does Front Raises Barbell work?

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

How do you do Front Raises Barbell correctly?

Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, resting the bar against the thighs. Retract the shoulder blades and maintain a slight bend in the elbows. Lift the barbell forward and up until it reaches chin height, exhaling during the ascent. Pause for a split second at the peak of the movement to maximize tension on the front delts. Lower the barbell back to the starting position against the thighs without using momentum.

What is the A90 coach tip for Front Raises Barbell?

Prevent the lower back from arching by squeezing the glutes to lock the pelvis in place as the barbell rises.

Is Front Raises Barbell suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Front Raises Barbell?

Front Raises Barbell uses barbell.

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