EZ Bar/Barbell Front Raise

Overhand & Underhand

 

Exercise Instructions

  • Grab an EZ bar or barbell with an overhand grip or underhand grip. You grip should be about shoulder-width apart. Slightly wider or narrower is fine.
  • Stand up with the barbell in front of your thighs.
  • Use your front deltoids to raise the bar out in front of you.
  • Raise the bar until it gets just above your head.
  • You can keep your arms completely straight, or your elbows slightly bent. For the underhand variation, I’d suggest maintaining a slight bend in your elbows throughout the exercise.
  • Once you’ve raised the bar, lower it back down.
  • Make sure you are controlling the weight on the way down and resisting gravity. Do not just let the bar drop.