Front Barbell Raise
This is a difficult exercise and as such you will only need a light weight on your bar. It can be performed either standing (ideally with staggered legs), or whilst lying on a flat bench, which reduces the stress on your back, whilst truly isolating your shoulder muscles.
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Commence the exercise with the bar under your head, which should be resting on the edge of the bench.
Smoothly raise the bar from a straight vertical arm position, to one whereby the arms are still straight, however are now horizontal.
Focus on keeping the lifting and lowering smooth and under control, keeping your chin on the bench throughout, to avoid lifting your head or arching your spine.