Barbell Front Raise
Description
The barbell front raise is a front deltoid isolation exercise where you stand and raise a barbell from your thighs to shoulder height with straight arms. The barbell allows bilateral loading and reveals symmetric strength differences between sides.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Barbell Front Raise Instructions
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart. Hold a barbell across your thighs with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Brace your core.
- Raise the bar straight up in front of you to shoulder height.
- Keep arms straight (slight elbow bend).
- Pause briefly at shoulder height.
- Lower under control back to your thighs.
- Do not use body english — keep your torso still.
- Use moderate weight. Aim for 10 to 12 reps.
Barbell Front Raise Form & Visual
Barbell Front Raise Benefits
- Isolates the front delts with bilateral loading
- Easy to load progressively
- Simple setup
- Builds front delt size
- Reveals symmetric strength patterns
- Useful shoulder isolation exercise
Barbell Front Raise Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid (primary)
- Lateral deltoid (slight)
- Upper trapezius (slight)
- Pectoralis major (clavicular, slight)
