
Alternating Deltoid Raise
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Force
- Push
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Type
- Strength
How to do the Alternating Deltoid Raise
- 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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