Suspended Front Raise
The Suspended Front Raise primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Gluteus Maximus, Levator Scapulae, Rectus Abdominis, Trapezius (Upper), Wrist Extensors. It is a suspension isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A suspension isolation push exercise targeting the Anterior Deltoid.
| Equipment | Suspension |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Isolation |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Anterior Deltoid |
| Secondary | Brachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Lateral Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Biceps Femoris (Long Head) (hamstrings)
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
- Stabilizer Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Extensors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grasp suspension handles and momentarily step back until arms are extended forward and straight. While keeping arms straight and shoulders back, step forward so body reclines back behind suspension handles. Position body and legs straight at desired angle, hanging from handles with arms straight and palms facing downward. Execution: Raise arms upward overhead by flexing shoulders with arms straight. Return and lower body back until arms are extended straight forward in original position. Repeat. Comments: At higher angles, feet can be placed flat on floor. When angled further back, only heels may contact floor with forefeet raising upward. Dismounting can be achieved by walking backward until body is upright. This exercise can be performed on TRXⓇ style suspension trainer or adjustable length gymnastics rings.
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