Shoulders Primary Muscle Group for Exercise Demonstration

Primary Muscle: Shoulders

Equipment: Barbell

Level: Intermediate

Purpose: To target the anterior head of the deltoid muscle.

Execution: Standing with your feet shoulder width apart, grasp a barbell with an overhand grip at shoulder width apart. Keeping your arms straight but with a slight bend in your elbows, lift the bar forward and up driving through your elbows. Try to keep your elbows higher than your wrists throughout the motion and lower the weight in a controlled fashion.