Seated Barbell Raise

Seated Barbell Raise Instructions

• Sit toward the end of a flat bench.
• Place a barbell in front of you with the middle of it resting on 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.
• Raise the bar in a semi-circular path, not vertically, 
• After a quick pause, lower the barbell in a controlled fashion.

*Tips*

• Refrain from raising the bar above shoulder height.
• This movement should be done in a slow and controlled manner.
• Focus on activating your delts to accomplish.
• Do not rolling your torso back or elevating your elbows to move the barbell.
• Maintain strong posture throughout the movement, do not let your shoulders slump forward or traps elevate.