strength
Alternating Deltoid Raise
Works the shoulders, using dumbbell.
Specification
| Equipment | dumbbell |
| Primary muscles | shoulders |
| Secondary muscles | none recorded |
| Mechanic | isolation |
| Force | push |
| Level | beginner |
| Category | strength |
How to do it
- In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side.
- Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise the weights directly in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging or cheating.
- Return the weights to your side.
- On the next repetition, raise the weights laterally, raising them out to your side to about shoulder height.
- Return the weights to the starting position and continue alternating to the front and side.