Barbell Front Raise and Pullover
This is an exercise for chest, triceps and shoulder strengthening.
- Equipment
- Barbell, Flat bench
- Muscle groups
- Chest
- Primary muscles
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders, Triceps
How to perform this exercise
- Lie on a flat bench and grasp a barbell using a medium grip (about 15” apart).
- Place the barbell on your upper thighs and lock your arms straight with a slight bend in your elbows.
- Draw your abs in and keeping your back flat on the bench, raise your arms up in an arc over and behind your head (as if you were performing a reverse pullover).
- Slowly return the barbell to the starting position on your thighs.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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