Barbell Seated Front Raise
The barbell front raise from the end of a bench; seated, the legs and hips cannot rock the bar up.
How to do it
Setup
End of a bench, feet flat, bar on the thighs, overhand grip shoulder-width.
Steps
- Lift the bar off the thighs to shoulder height, arms straight.
- Sit tall; the torso does not lean back.
- Lower slowly until the bar touches the thighs.
Common mistakes
Leaning back to start the bar: sit tall and take lighter plates. Bar drifting above shoulder height: level is the top here. Bouncing off the thighs: a dead stop between reps.
Breathing
Exhale on the raise, inhale lowering.
