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Front Raise And Pullover

How to do the Front Raise And Pullover with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Chest

Secondary

Lats, Shoulders, Triceps

Equipment

Barbell

Step by step

How to do the Front Raise And Pullover

  1. 1

    Lie on a flat bench while holding a barbell using a palms down grip that is about 15 inches apart.

  2. 2

    Place the bar on your upper thighs, extend your arms and lock them while keeping a slight bend on the elbows. This will be your starting position.

  3. 3

    Now raise the weight using a semicircular motion and keeping your arms straight as you inhale. Continue the same movement until the bar is on the other side above your head . (Tip: the bar will travel approximately 180-degrees). At this point your arms should be parallel to the floor with the palms of your hands facing the ceiling.

  4. 4

    Now return the barbell to the starting position by reversing the motion as you exhale.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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Where the Front Raise And Pullover fits

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FAQ

Front Raise And Pullover: common questions

What muscles does the Front Raise And Pullover work?

The Front Raise And Pullover primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Lats, Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.

Is the Front Raise And Pullover suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Front Raise And Pullover is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Front Raise And Pullover?

To do the Front Raise And Pullover you'll need a barbell.

Is the Front Raise And Pullover a compound or isolation exercise?

The Front Raise And Pullover is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Front Raise And Pullover with correct form?

Lie on a flat bench while holding a barbell using a palms down grip that is about 15 inches apart. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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