Exercise guide

Barbell Standing Front Raise

The Barbell Standing Front Raise is a shoulder isolation exercise that targets the front delts. Using a barbell allows both arms to work together through a fixed movement path.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
No
Shoulders muscle illustration
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How to

How to do the Barbell Standing Front Raise

  1. 01

    Stand upright holding a barbell with an overhand grip at thigh level.

  2. 02

    Place your feet shoulder-width apart and brace your core.

  3. 03

    Keep your arms straight with a slight bend in the elbows.

  4. 04

    Raise the barbell forward until it reaches shoulder height.

  5. 05

    Pause briefly at the top while squeezing your shoulders.

  6. 06

    Lower the barbell back down slowly.

  7. 07

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Use light to moderate weight to maintain control.
  • Avoid swinging the barbell.
  • Keep your shoulders down and relaxed.
Muscles

Muscles worked

Equipment

What you need

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Barbell Standing Front Raise work?

The Barbell Standing Front Raise primarily targets the Shoulders.

Is the Barbell Standing Front Raise a compound or isolation exercise?

The Barbell Standing Front Raise is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.

What equipment do I need for the Barbell Standing Front Raise?

You need the following equipment: Barbell, Weight Plates.

What difficulty level is the Barbell Standing Front Raise?

The Barbell Standing Front Raise is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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