BARBELL FRONT RAISE

Muscles Trained :
Anterior Deltoids, Middle Deltoids, Pectoralis Major (clavicular portion), Infraspinatus

Joint Actions :
Shoulder Extension

Instructions :

1. Stand in shoulder width stance with knees slightly flexed (bent) to take pressure off lower back.
2. Grasp bar with pronated (overhand) grip with hands placed shoulder width apart.
3. Let bar hang down in front of the body, elbows extended (straight).
4. To begin the movement, raise the bar upward, keeping the elbows extended and back straight.
5. Exhale throughout the upward movement phase.
6. Continue to raise the bar until it reaches eye level.
7. Lower the bar slowly until it reaches the starting position.
8. Inhale throughout the downward movement phase.
9. Repeat movement for desired number of repetitions.

Variations :

1. May perform same exercise on low cable pulley with straight bar attachment.

Common Mistakes :
1. Allowing hyperextension (arching) of the back during the upward movement phase.
2. Only raising the bar to shoulder level.
3. Lowering the bar too quickly.

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