How to do a barbell front raise

Setup:

1. Barbell Placement: Position the barbell on the floor in front of you.
2. Stance: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
3. Grip: Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
4. Starting Position: Stand tall with your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged. Hold the barbell in front of your thighs with your arms straight.

The Lift:

1. Initiate the Raise: Keeping your arms straight, raise the barbell upwards and out in front of you.
2. Raise to Shoulder Height: Continue raising until the barbell is parallel to the floor (or slightly higher if comfortable).
3. Pause at the Top: Briefly pause at the top, feeling the contraction in your shoulders.
4. Controlled Lowering: Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner, resisting gravity.

Tips:

• Engage your core: Keep your core tight throughout the entire movement.
• Avoid swinging: Don't use momentum to swing the barbell. The movement should be controlled and deliberate.
• Breathe: Exhale as you raise the barbell and inhale as you lower it.