Barbell Front Raise

Barbell Front Raise Basics

Primary muscles worked: Anterior Deltoid

Synergist Muscles: Forearms

Mechanics: Isolation

Equipment: Barbell

How To Perform The Barbell Front Raise

• First, grip a barbell with an overhand grip with your hands spaced shoulder width apart. Your arms should be at fully extended with the barbell touching your thighs.
• Next, the raise your arms upward and make sure you keep them straight.
• Continue to raise your arms until they are parallel to the floor. Lifting the barbell in this manner will require you to contract your anterior deltoid to produce movement.
• After your arms are parallel to the floor, you may return the barbell to the starting position.

Barbell Front Raise Tips

• It is important for you to remember to not lean back to assist with the lift as this may cause stress on the spine.
• Also, do not lean forward and then jerk the bar upward, using momentum, to help you with this lift. The bar should travel in a smooth, deliberate arc so that your shoulders are in complete control of the bar at all times.

Barbell Front Raise and Sports Application

The barbell front raise can be utilized to strengthen the front part of your shoulder. While not directly related to the motion of boxing, the motion of the front raise can help with shoulder endurance front an elevated position. Since boxers are often required to keep their hands up at all times, the barbell front raise can improve endurance for this as well as. Reducing muscular fatigue can lead to stronger punches later in a match.