Front Raise And Pullover, starting positionFront Raise And Pullover, finishing position
How to Perform
1Lie on a flat bench while holding a barbell using a palms down grip that is about 15 inches apart.
2Place 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.
3Now 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.
4Now return the barbell to the starting position by reversing the motion as you exhale.
5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
•As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently