Seated Barbell Raise

Seated Barbell Raise Instructions

• Straddle the end of a flat bench.
• Hold a barbell in front of you with it hanging off the bench.
• Grab a barbell with an overhand grip about shoulder-width apart.
• Assume a strong lifting position: core and glutes activated, shoulders pinned back, chest up, and eyes fixed ahead.
• Using your delts, slowly raise the bar up to shoulder height while keeping your arms extended (elbows are slightly bent).
• Raise the bar in a semi-circular path, not vertically.
• Your arms are a lever for your delts. Don't use momentum or other musculature to complete the exercise.
• Don't shrug your shoulders, keep your strong posture. 
• After a quick pause, lower the barbell in a controlled fashion.
• Same semi-circular path as the ascent.

*Tips*

• Refrain from raising the bar above shoulder height.
• Focus on activating your delts to accomplish.
• Maintain strong posture throughout the movement, do not let your shoulders slump forward or traps elevate.