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Shoulders · Ez Barbell

Ez Bar Standing Front Raise

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Ez Bar Standing Front Raise is an intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the delts (shoulders), with the upper back assisting. It needs an ez barbell. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 5.5 calories per minute.

Target: Delts
Body part: Shoulders
Equipment: Ez Barbell
Category: Strength
Mechanic: Isolation
Force: Push
Sets × reps: 3 × 10-15
Calories / min: ≈ 5.5 kcal

Primary muscles

Shoulders · Anterior Deltoids

Secondary muscles

Upper Back · Rhomboids, Trapezius

How to do Ez Bar Standing Front Raise

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding an EZ bar with an overhand grip (palms facing down), hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Let the bar hang in front of your thighs.
Raise the EZ bar directly in front of you to shoulder height until parallel to the floor.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement, squeezing your shoulder muscles.
Lower the bar back to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Form tips

Avoid using momentum to lift the bar; focus on a controlled motion.
Exhale as you lift the bar and inhale as you lower it.
Keep your wrists in a neutral position to avoid strain.

Ez Bar Standing Front Raise alternatives

Standing Front Raise Dumbbell

Band Front Raise

Barbell Front Raise

Dumbbell Front Raise

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Ez Bar Standing Front Raise FAQ

What muscles does Ez Bar Standing Front Raise work?

Ez Bar Standing Front Raise mainly works the delts in the shoulders (Anterior Deltoids). The upper back work as secondary muscles.

What equipment do you need for Ez Bar Standing Front Raise?

You need an ez barbell.

How many sets and reps of Ez Bar Standing Front Raise should I do?

Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.

Is Ez Bar Standing Front Raise good for beginners?

It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler shoulders exercises.

How many calories does Ez Bar Standing Front Raise burn?

About 5.5 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 4.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 55 calories; heavier people burn more.

What is a good alternative to Ez Bar Standing Front Raise?

Other exercises for the delts include Standing Front Raise Dumbbell, Band Front Raise, Barbell Front Raise and Dumbbell Front Raise.

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