Strength

Alternating Deltoid Raise

The alternating deltoid raise is a beginner strength exercise for your shoulders, using dumbbell.

Main muscles
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Alternating Deltoid Raise, starting position
Start
Alternating Deltoid Raise, end position
Finish

How to do it

  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.

Alternatives to the alternating deltoid raise

Front Dumbbell Raise Dumbbell Reverse Flyes Dumbbell Arnold Dumbbell Press Dumbbell Band lateral raise Resistance bands Cable lateral raise Cable stack Dumbbell lateral raise Dumbbells