Banded Front Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Banded Front Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded Front Raise with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, stepping on the middle of a resistance band.
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Hold one handle of the band in each hand with an overhand grip, letting your arms hang straight down in front of your thighs.
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Keeping your arms mostly straight with a slight bend in your elbows, slowly raise the band handles directly in front of you.
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Continue raising your arms until they are parallel to the floor at shoulder height.
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Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded Front Raise primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded Front Raise, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
