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How to do the Barbell Front Raise - Learn Proper Barbell Front Raise Form
- Step 1: Grab a barbell and stand up straight. The barbell should be in front of your thighs with your hands facing down. Hands should be shoulder-width apart. This is the starting position.
- Step 2: While keeping your torso stationary, lift the barbell to the front. Your elbows should be slightly bent. Lift the barbell up until your arms are slightly above the level where they would be parallel to the floor. Exhale as you do so, and pause for a second when you get to the top.
- Step 3: Lower the barbell back to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.
- Step 4: Repeat as necessary.
Barbell Front Raise Variations and Barbell Front Raise Alternatives
- Variation 1: Grab a pair of dumbbells and perform as described above. Palms facing down.
- Variation 2: Use dumbbells and alternate arms back and forth.
Barbell Front Raise Tips
- Tip 1: Do not swing back your body in order to raise the weight. Lower the weight if you find yourself doing this.
- Tip 2: Stand with your back against a wall to maintain proper form.
- Tip 3: Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart.
Barbell Front Raise Records and Barbell Front Raise Statistics from Site Users
| STATISTIC DESCRIPTION | MALE | FEMALE |
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 61 | 4 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 39 pounds | 13 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 21 | 21 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 217 | 217 |
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Barbell Front Raise Chart - Average Barbell Front Raise Weight Lifted
Barbell Front Raise - Similar Exercises
| Exercise | Primary Muscle | Difficulty | |
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Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise | Shoulders | Beginner |
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Alternating Kettlebell Hang Clean | Shoulders | Intermediate |
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Alternating Lateral Raise with Static Hold | Shoulders | Beginner |
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Alternating Ropes Whip | Shoulders | Intermediate |
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Arm Circles | Shoulders | Beginner |
Barbell Front Raise Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Barbell Front Raise)
| Workout Plan | Difficulty | |
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John Cena Workout Plan | Expert |
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Jay Cutler Workout Plan | Expert |
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6 Pack Abs Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Marine Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Beach Body Workout Plan | Intermediate |
Barbell Front Raise Muscles Worked
Barbell Front Raise Equipment
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| Barbell |
Barbell Front Raise Training Details
The barbell front raise is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and to a lesser degree also targets the .
The only barbell front raise equipment that you really need is the following: barbell. There are however many different barbell front raise variations that you can try out that may require different types of barbell front raise equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper barbell front raise form is easy with the step by step barbell front raise instructions, barbell front raise tips, and the instructional barbell front raise technique video on this page. The barbell front raise is a n/a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the barbell front raise video, learn how to do the barbell front raise, and then be sure and browse through the barbell front raise workouts on our workout plans page!
Barbell Front Raise Sports
Barbell Front Raise Force Type: N/A
Barbell Front Raise Mechanics Type: Isolation
Barbell Front Raise Other Names: Front barbell raises, barbell front raises
