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Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head

The Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head primarily works the shoulders. It is a strength movement performed with barbell.

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Primary muscle: Shoulders
Secondary muscles: None listed
Equipment: Barbell
Force: Push
Movement pattern: Isolation
Movement category: Isolation

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How to

Movement instructions

How to do the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head

To begin, stand straight with a barbell in your hands. You should grip the bar with palms facing down and a closer than shoulder width grip apart from each other.
Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Your elbows should be slightly bent. This is the starting position.
Lift the barbell up until it is directly over your head while exhaling. Make sure to keep your elbows slightly bent when performing each repetition.
Once you feel the contraction, begin to lower the barbell back down to the starting position as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Technique guidance

Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head: breathing, mistakes and safety

Breathing

Exhale as the target muscle shortens against resistance and inhale during the controlled return. Keep breathing steadily throughout the set.

Common mistakes

Swinging the body to move more resistance.
Letting another joint take over the movement.
Using a load that prevents a smooth, controlled range.

Safety

Use a stable setup and a load or resistance you can control through a comfortable range.
Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, or feel unwell.
Use collars and appropriate rack supports, safety catches, or a spotter when the exercise and load require them.

General guidance based on the exercise and equipment. It is not personal coaching or medical advice.

Your progress

How to track progress with Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head

Keep the same barbell setup, range of motion and recording method when comparing Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head sessions.

What to record

Weight, repetitions and completed sets.

Example: 3 sets of 8 reps at 30 kg. Next time, record the actual result, even if it is the same.

What to compare

Look for more repetitions at the same weight, or a heavier weight for comparable repetitions. Total weight lifted also changes when you add sets, so it is not a strength score.

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The examples show how to keep a record. They are not workout targets or a personalised training plan.

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Muscles

Muscle guide

Muscle map for Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head

Shoulders is the primary muscle group. The lighter highlights show the supporting muscles involved in the movement.

Primary Shoulders

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