Barbell Seated Front Raise
Sculpt strong, defined shoulders! The Barbell Seated Front Raise isolates your front deltoids for maximum growth.
The Barbell Seated Front Raise is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders, with help from the chest and back. You'll need: exercise bench or barbell.
Required Equipment
Barbell Seated Front Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Barbell Seated Front Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Barbell Seated Front Raise
Sit on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
Grasp a barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Hold the barbell on top of your thighs with your arms extended.
Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, slowly lift the barbell in front of you to shoulder height.
The movement should come from your shoulders, and your arms should remain straight throughout the lift.
Pause for a moment at the top of the movement with the barbell at shoulder height.
Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position on your thighs.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Ensure not to use momentum to lift the weight; the motion should be controlled and deliberate to engage the intended muscle groups effectively. It's important to choose a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form and without straining.
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Barbell Seated Front Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Barbell Seated Front Raise work?
The Barbell Seated Front Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the chest and back. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Seated Front Raise?
Exercise bench or barbell.
Is the Barbell Seated Front Raise a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Barbell Seated Front Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Barbell Seated Front Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Front Raise, Barbell Seated Overhead Behind-Neck Press, Barbell Seated Military-Press and Barbell Seated Overhead Press.
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