Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a barbell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head
- To begin, stand straight with a barbell in your hands. You should grip the bar with palms facing down and a closer than shoulder width grip apart from each other.
- Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Your elbows should be slightly bent. This is the starting position.
- Lift the barbell up until it is directly over your head while exhaling. Make sure to keep your elbows slightly bent when performing each repetition.
- Once you feel the contraction, begin to lower the barbell back down to the starting position as you inhale.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do standing front barbell raise over head work?
Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head primarily works the shoulders.
What equipment do I need for standing front barbell raise over head?
Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head uses barbell.
Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head: is it suitable for beginners?
Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of standing front barbell raise over head?
Front Plate Raise, Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise, Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my standing front barbell raise over head reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; standing front barbell raise over head can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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