Shoulders exercise

Barbell Front Raise

How to do the Barbell Front Raise with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Position your hands shoulder-width apart on the bar (any wider can injure the shoulder joint) and bring the bar to the front of your thighs. Lift slowly under control until the barbell reaches shoulder height. Slowly lower back to the start.
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Illustration showing the Barbell Front Raise
Targets

Muscles worked

Shoulders muscle Shoulders Primary Trapezius muscle Trapezius Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Barbell Barbell
Technique

How to do the Barbell Front Raise

  1. 1 Position your hands shoulder-width apart on the bar (any wider can injure the shoulder joint) and bring the bar to the front of your thighs.
  2. 2 Lift slowly under control until the barbell reaches shoulder height.
  3. 3 Slowly lower back to the start.