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Front Raise And Pullover

Primary
Chest
Secondary
Lats, Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Barbell
Level
beginner

Front Raise And Pullover demonstration

Front Raise And Pullover, starting position
Front Raise And Pullover, starting position
Front Raise And Pullover, finishing position
Front Raise And Pullover, finishing position

How to Perform

  1. 1Lie on a flat bench while holding a barbell using a palms down grip that is about 15 inches apart.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Now return the barbell to the starting position by reversing the motion as you exhale.
  5. 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Video Tutorial

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

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
ChestLatsShouldersTriceps

Exercise Details

Category
Strength
Force
pull
Mechanic
compound
Level
beginner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Front Raise And Pullover work?

Front Raise And Pullover primarily targets the Chest. It also works the Lats, Shoulders, Triceps as secondary muscles.

What equipment do I need for Front Raise And Pullover?

Front Raise And Pullover requires Barbell.

Is Front Raise And Pullover suitable for beginners?

Yes, Front Raise And Pullover is suitable for beginners. It's classified as a beginner-level exercise.

Alternatives to Front Raise And Pullover

Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.