Barbell Lying Front Raise
The Barbell Lying Front Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the chest and traps. You'll need: barbell and exercise bench.
Required Equipment
Barbell Lying Front Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
How to do the Barbell Lying Front Raise
Lie flat on your back on an exercise bench with your feet planted firmly on the floor.
Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands roughly shoulder-width apart, resting your arms down by your sides or thighs.
Keeping your arms mostly straight with just a soft bend in the elbows, raise the barbell in an arc over your head.
Continue the motion until your arms are extended straight up toward the ceiling.
Slowly lower the barbell back down along the same arc to the starting position with control.
Barbell Lying Front Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Barbell Lying Front Raise work?
The Barbell Lying Front Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the chest and traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Lying Front Raise?
Barbell and exercise bench.
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