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Barbell Front Raise exercise animation

Barbell Front Raise

Category
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Delts

The barbell front raise isolates the front delts through shoulder flexion, a muscle that's already getting substantial indirect work from any pressing movement in your program. That overlap means it's easy to overdo — most lifters need less direct front delt work than they think and more rear delt and lateral work instead. Keep the reps controlled and avoid using back arch to help lift the bar.

How to Do the Barbell Front Raise

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
  2. Keep your arms straight and lift the barbell forward and upward until it reaches shoulder level.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Front Raise primarily targets the Delts, with Biceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Triceps.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have barbell? These target the same delts with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Front Raise work?
The Barbell Front Raise primarily targets the delts, with the biceps and triceps assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Front Raise?
The Barbell Front Raise is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Front Raise?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Left Hook. Boxing targets the same delts using body weight instead.