Barbell standing front raise over head
The barbell standing front raise over head is a shoulder exercise that primarily targets the deltoids. The movement involves lifting a barbell from the front of the thighs to above the head while standing. This exercise helps in building shoulder strength and stability.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to avoid arching your back.
- Lift the barbell in a controlled manner, avoiding any jerky movements.
- Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement.
- Maintain a slight bend in your knees for better stability.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
Also known as
Alzate frontali con bilanciere in piedi sopra la testa, front raise with barbell, shoulder front raise, alzate frontali con bilanciere