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barbell front raise

barbell front raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.

Step 2. Keep your arms straight and lift the barbell forward and upward until it reaches shoulder level.

Step 3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

delts

Secondary muscles

bicepstriceps

Primary body parts

shoulders

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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