Alternating Deltoid Raise

Alternating Deltoid Raise — Start position
Start position
Alternating Deltoid Raise — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side.

  2. Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise the weights directly in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging or cheating.

  3. Return the weights to your side.

  4. On the next repetition, raise the weights laterally, raising them out to your side to about shoulder height.

  5. Return the weights to the starting position and continue alternating to the front and side.

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