How to Do Prone Front Raises Barbell On Bench

Prone Front Raises Barbell On Bench is a shoulders exercise using barbell and bench, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Barbell, Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Prone Front Raises Barbell On Bench

  1. 01Lie face down on an incline bench set to 45 degrees with the chest supported and feet braced on the floor.
  2. 02Grasp a barbell with an overhand grip and let the arms hang straight down toward the floor.
  3. 03Raise the barbell in a wide arc until the arms are aligned with the torso or slightly above the head.
  4. 04Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement before returning the bar.
  5. 05Inhale as the barbell is lowered and exhale as you lift the weight toward the ceiling.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Prone Front Raises Barbell On Bench

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

Focus on pulling the shoulder blades down and back before the lift to prevent the upper traps from dominating the movement.

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05 / FAQ

Prone Front Raises Barbell On Bench questions

What muscles does Prone Front Raises Barbell On Bench work?

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

How do you do Prone Front Raises Barbell On Bench correctly?

Lie face down on an incline bench set to 45 degrees with the chest supported and feet braced on the floor. Grasp a barbell with an overhand grip and let the arms hang straight down toward the floor. Raise the barbell in a wide arc until the arms are aligned with the torso or slightly above the head. Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement before returning the bar. Inhale as the barbell is lowered and exhale as you lift the weight toward the ceiling.

What is the A90 coach tip for Prone Front Raises Barbell On Bench?

Focus on pulling the shoulder blades down and back before the lift to prevent the upper traps from dominating the movement.

Is Prone Front Raises Barbell On Bench suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Prone Front Raises Barbell On Bench?

Prone Front Raises Barbell On Bench uses barbell and bench.

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