Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head
How to do the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head
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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.
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Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Your elbows should be slightly bent. This is the starting position.
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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.
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Once you feel the contraction, begin to lower the barbell back down to the starting position as you inhale.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
How to program the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head
Sets and reps
As an isolation movement, the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head is best trained with moderate loads and higher reps: 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest. Chasing heavy weight on isolation work usually degrades form before it builds muscle — prioritize a full range of motion and a controlled negative. Program it after your compound lifts.
Progression
The Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head is rated intermediate. Earn the right to progress: only add load when every rep of every set moves with consistent technique. Video your sets or use a mirror to check positions, and use double progression (add reps to the top of your range, then add load and reset) rather than jumping weight.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head work?
The Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head primarily targets the Shoulders.
What equipment do I need for the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head?
You need Barbell. Difficulty level: Intermediate.
How many sets and reps of the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head should I do?
Do 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds rest, focusing on a full range of motion and controlled tempo rather than maximum load.
