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Barbell skier

Intermediate

Barbell skier is a isolation barbell exercise for the front delts, also working the triceps and abs.

What it works

Primary muscle

Front delts

Also works

TricepsAbs

Equipment
Barbell
Movement
Push
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
  2. 2Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and chest up.
  3. 3Simultaneously lift the barbell up towards your shoulders while jumping slightly off the ground.
  4. 4As you reach the top of the movement, quickly reverse the motion and lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Barbell standing front raise over headBarbell
  • Barbell front raiseBarbell
  • Barbell rear delt raiseBarbell
  • Dumbbell incline one arm lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell iron crossDumbbell

Easier variations

  • Barbell front raiseBarbell
  • Band front raiseResistance band
  • Cable forward raiseCable
  • Cable front raiseCable
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