Shoulders

Barbell Front Raise

Starting position

  • Stand upright, barbell at shoulder width with an overhand grip in front of the thighs.
  • Arms straight, core braced.

Execution

  • Raise the bar forward with almost straight arms to shoulder height.
  • Lower slowly.
  • No momentum from the upper body.

Common mistakes

  • Using the back for momentum.
  • Raising above shoulder height.
  • Shrugging the shoulders.