Barbell front shoulder raises

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Major muscles used

• Deltoids - Front shoulders
• Trapezius

Performing barbell front shoulder raises

• Stand upright and hold a light barbell leaning on your thighs, with palms facing your body and elbows slightly bent.
• Your shoulders should be back, chest out and back straight with a slight forward lean.
• Your feet should be about hip-width apart.
• Raise the barbell upwards until it is a little higher than shoulder level, keeping your palms facing down and your elbows slightly bent. Hold for a brief second while flexing your shoulder muscles.
• Return to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner.

Be careful

• Don't swing your arms upward in attempt to gain momentum.
• Don't let your arms drop from the shoulder level position. Resist the weight and lower your arm slowly.

Alternative exercises to barbell front shoulder raises

• Front shoulder raises (Dumbbells)
• Shoulder press (Dumbbells)
• Arnold press

Courtesy of Global-Fitness.com, your Online Personal Trainer

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