How to do the Barbell Front Raise And Pullover
Barbell Front Raise And Pullover is an intermediate single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Pectorals in the Chest region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Deltoids and Triceps.
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Barbell Front Raise And Pullover at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Deltoids, Triceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Push
Barbell Front Raise And Pullover step by step
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
- 2Keep your arms straight and raise the barbell in front of you until it reaches shoulder height.
- 3Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
- 4Next, lower the barbell behind your head, keeping your arms straight.
- 5Pause for a moment at the bottom, then raise the barbell back up to the starting position.
- 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Barbell Front Raise And Pullover — questions
What muscles does the Barbell Front Raise And Pullover work?
The Barbell Front Raise And Pullover primarily targets the Pectorals. It also recruits the Deltoids, Triceps as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Front Raise And Pullover?
You need barbell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Barbell Front Raise And Pullover suitable for beginners?
It is classed as intermediate. Build the movement pattern with an easier variation first, then add load once the technique holds under fatigue.
What can I do instead of the Barbell Front Raise And Pullover?
Barbell Decline Pullover, Floor Fly (with Barbell), Barbell Bench Press train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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