Shoulders · EZ Bar
Underhand Front Raise
How to do the underhand front raise, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- EZ Bar
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand with an underhand grip on the EZ bar. Raise the bar straight in front of you to shoulder height, keeping arms extended and core engaged. Lower slowly. Do not lean back or use momentum.
- 1Feel your front delts lifting the EZ bar upward with an underhand grip
- 2Keep your wrists neutral and arms straight but soft
- 3Engage your core to prevent swaying and maintain control
Common mistakes
- Avoid swinging or using your back to lift
- Don't raise above shoulder height; stop when bar is at shoulder level
- Avoid locking your elbows; keep a slight bend
Muscles worked
The underhand front raise mainly works the front delts, with the side delts assisting.
- Front DeltsPrimary
- Side DeltsSupport
- ForearmsMinor
- Upper TrapsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
Underhand Front Raise strength standards
See how your underhand front raise ranks, from Bronze to Champion. These are the same standards the Kovo app uses to rank your lifts.
Bronzee1RM20 lb
Silvere1RM27.5 lb
Golde1RM32.5 lb
Platinume1RM42.5 lb
Diamonde1RM52.5 lb
Champione1RM57.5 lb
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Last reviewed April 2026.