Front Raises (Barbell)

Muscles Worked

Primary

Shoulders

Quick Cues

1

Raise the bar in front of you

2

Stop at shoulder height

3

Control the descent

4

Keep arms straight

Equipment Needed

Barbell

Stand holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
Raise the bar in front of you to shoulder height.
Pause briefly at the top.
Lower the bar back down under control.
Avoid using momentum or leaning back.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

Swinging the barbell up

Leaning back to lift the weight

Lifting above forehead height

Pro Tips

Raise the bar with a slight forward lean to target front delts

Control the negative for 2-3 seconds

Avoid swinging; use a weight you can control strictly

Your Progress

Variations

Dumbbell Front Raise

Cable Front Raise

Plate Front Raise