Front Raise (Barbell) demonstration

Front Raise (Barbell)

Learn how to do the Front Raise (Barbell) with proper form, setup, and execution.

This barbell movement primarily targets shoulders, including front shoulder, side shoulder, rear shoulder.

How to Perform Front Raise (Barbell)

  1. 1

    Add the appropriate amount of weight and grab the bar with an overhand grip.

  2. 2

    Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and the bar resting against your thighs.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Raise the bar straight out in front of you to shoulder height, squeezing your shoulders at the top and exhale. Keep a slight bend in your elbows.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions