Exercise library
Shoulders
Barbell Front Raise
- Primary muscle
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Chest
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Vertical push
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Stand holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip. Raise the bar forward with straight arms to shoulder height, then lower under control. Keep the torso still and avoid swinging to isolate the front delts.
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Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the shoulders — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Barbell Overhead PressBarbellVertical push
- Barbell Push PressBarbellVertical push
- Barbell Upright RowBarbellVertical push
- Behind-the-Neck PressBarbellVertical push
- Seated Barbell Overhead PressBarbellVertical push
- Arnold PressDumbbellVertical push
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the shoulders: