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barbell standing front raise over head

barbell standing front raise over head exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: delts. Equipment: barbell.

barbell standing front raise over head exercise demonstration
Target muscle
delts
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
shoulders
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

triceps, upper back

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
  2. Keep your back straight and engage your core.
  3. Slowly raise the barbell in front of you, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down.
  4. Continue lifting until the barbell is slightly above shoulder level.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.