Front delts exercise
Barbell Front Raise
Front raise with a barbell for the front delt.
- Primary muscleFront delts
- Also worksShoulders
- EquipmentBarbell
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Front delts
- Shoulders
- Barbell
How to do the Barbell Front Raise
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Stand tall with the bar in front of your thighs, using an overhand grip shoulder-width apart.
- With your elbows slightly bent, raise the bar in front of you to shoulder height.
- Pause for a moment at the top.
- Lower in a controlled way without swinging your torso.
Muscles worked
Common Barbell Front Raise mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Barbell Front Raise, and how to fix it.
The bar gets momentum from the thighs with a hip thrust.
Start with the bar a couple of inches off your thighs and lift without moving your knees or hips.
The bar goes above head height.
Stop the bar at eye level and lower from there.
The wrists bend back and the grip loosens.
Hold the bar with a firm overhand grip, shoulder-width apart, and keep your wrists straight.
Alternatives to the Barbell Front Raise
They work the front delts with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Barbell Front Raise work?
The Barbell Front Raise works mainly the front delts. It also works the shoulders.