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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Trapezius

Exercise Description

The high barbell front raise builds strong front deltoids and improves shoulder strength. It creates better shoulder definition and helps with overhead movements.

How To

1. Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip at thigh level 2. Keep your core tight and shoulders back, arms straight but not locked 3. Raise the barbell straight up in front of you using your shoulders until it reaches chest height 4. Hold for one second at the top, feeling the high barbell front raise work your front delts 5. Lower the barbell slowly back to starting position with control

Form Tips

• Keep your core engaged throughout the entire high barbell front raise movement to protect your lower back • Don't swing the weight up - use controlled shoulder movement only • Stop at chest height - going higher puts unnecessary stress on your shoulders • Use a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width for better stability

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and swinging the barbell up instead of lifting with proper form during high barbell front raise • Raising the bar too high above chest level, which can cause shoulder impingement • Leaning back or using momentum instead of isolated shoulder strength for the high barbell front raise

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