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Barbell Front Raise Overhead

Shoulder raise variation for controlled delt work and steady posture.

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Barbell Front Raise Overhead demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand tall with your feet stable and hold a light bar in front of your thighs using a shoulder-width overhand grip.
  2. 02Brace your trunk and keep a slight, fixed bend in your elbows as you begin raising the bar forward.
  3. 03Continue lifting in a smooth arc past shoulder height until the bar is overhead within your comfortable shoulder range.
  4. 04Keep your ribs down, wrists neutral, and head between your arms without leaning backward or forcefully shrugging.
  5. 05Lower the bar under control through the same arc to the front of your thighs and reset before repeating.

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