Barbell Front Raise: How-to, Tips & More
The Barbell Front Raise is a beginner isolation exercise for your shoulders. You do it with barbell. It is a good fit when your goal is muscle growth.
Besides the shoulders, it also works your upper chest, so it fits well in a session that trains those muscles together.
Muscles worked
Shoulders
Primary
Upper chest
Secondary
How to do the Barbell Front Raise
- Stand tall holding a barbell in front of your thighs, overhand grip.
- Raise it with straight arms to shoulder height.
- Pause briefly.
- Lower slowly.
Barbell Front Raise tips
- Do not lean back to swing it up.
Sets and reps
Most lifters do well with 12 to 20 reps per set, and 12 to 20 reps is where this exercise tends to work best. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve on every set, and add weight once you can complete all your sets at the top of the range. It also works well in a superset with an exercise for the opposite muscles. You can finish with a drop set when you want extra volume.
Equipment
Barbell
Type
Isolation
Barbell Front Raise alternatives
Band Front Raise
Shoulders
Cable Front Raise
Shoulders
Dumbbell Front Raise
Shoulders
Plate Front Raise
Shoulders
More shoulders exercises
Alternating Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Dumbbells
Arm Circles
Bodyweight
Arnold Press
Dumbbells
Band External Rotation
Resistance band
Band Overhead Press
Resistance band
Barbell Overhead Press
Barbell
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Barbell Front Raise work?
The Barbell Front Raise mainly works your shoulders, with help from your upper chest.
How many sets and reps should I do?
A good starting point is 12 to 20 reps per set, and many lifters get the best results between 12 to 20 reps. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve.
Is the Barbell Front Raise good for beginners?
Yes. The Barbell Front Raise is considered beginner and is a good choice if you are new to training. Start light and focus on form.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Front Raise?
You need barbell.
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