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Barbell Standing Front Raise Over Head

Barbell Standing Front Raise Over Head: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: barbell. Level: intermediate.

Technique demo: Barbell Standing Front Raise Over Head
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbarbell
  • Levelintermediate
  • Forcepush
  • Typeisolation
  • Body partshoulders
Primary muscles
delts, triceps
Secondary muscles
upper back
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How to do it

  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.

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