Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head
Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head is a intermediate-level isolation in the strength category that primarily works the shoulders. It is performed with barbell.
How to do it
- 1To 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.
- 2Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Your elbows should be slightly bent. This is the starting position.
- 3Lift the barbell up until it is directly over your head while exhaling. Make sure to keep your elbows slightly bent when performing each repetition.
- 4Once you feel the contraction, begin to lower the barbell back down to the starting position as you inhale.
- 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary muscles in filled badges, secondary in grey. Tap for more exercises per muscle.
Tips and common mistakes
- •Focus on the muscle contraction and control the eccentric (lowering) phase.
- •Add load only once you complete all reps with good form — progressive overload.
- •Press through the full range and avoid snapping the joints into lockout.
- •Prioritize full range of motion over heavy weight with partial reps.
Sets and reps
For hypertrophy: 3–4 sets × 8–12 reps with 1–2 reps in reserve (RPE 7–9) and 1–2 minutes rest. For strength: 3–5 × 4–6 with longer rest.