Exercise Lab

Barbell Front Raise

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Equipment

  • Barbell

Muscle Groups

  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Shoulder strength.

Description

  • Grasp bar with hands shoulder width apart, and arms down at sides.
  • Slowly raise bar straight forward and up toward shoulders; return to start position and repeat.

ProTip

  • Keep your back straight and chest up.

Mistakes

  • Shrugging the shoulders.
  • Swinging the body.