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Barbell front raise
A isolation exercise for the front delts, with help from the side delts, upper back. Equipment: barbell.
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WorksFront deltsSide deltsUpper back
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How to do it
- Setup: Hold a light bar in front of the thighs, shoulder-width grip.
- Raise it with straight arms to eye height
- Lower slowly, no swinging
Muscles worked

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