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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

  1. Setup: Hold a light bar in front of the thighs, shoulder-width grip.
  2. Raise it with straight arms to eye height
  3. Lower slowly, no swinging

Muscles worked

Barbell front raise: 3D figure mid-rep with the front delts highlighted

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