Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head

A intermediate strength exercise for the shoulders, done with a barbell.

Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head: finishing position

Main muscles: Shoulders
Equipment: Barbell
Level: Intermediate
Type: Isolation
Movement: Push

How to do the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head

To begin, stand straight with a barbell in your hands. You should grip the bar with palms facing down and a closer than shoulder width grip apart from each other.
Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Your elbows should be slightly bent. This is the starting position.
Lift the barbell up until it is directly over your head while exhaling. Make sure to keep your elbows slightly bent when performing each repetition.
Once you feel the contraction, begin to lower the barbell back down to the starting position as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Sets and reps

Muscle	3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds
Pump or finisher	2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head

Questions

What muscles does the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head work?

Mainly the shoulders.

Is the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head good for beginners?

It's rated intermediate. Beginners can build up to it with Car Drivers first.

What can I do instead of the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head?

Good alternatives that train the shoulders: Barbell Shoulder Press, Car Drivers, Clean and Press or Landmine Linear Jammer.

How many sets and reps of the Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head should I do?

Muscle: 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds. Pump or finisher: 2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).