Alternating Deltoid Raise

beginnerstrengthpushisolation
Alternating Deltoid Raise — Dumbbell Shoulders exercise demonstration
Alternating Deltoid Raise — Dumbbell Shoulders exercise demonstration
Body part
Shoulders
Target
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell

Instructions

  1. 1In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side.
  2. 2Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise the weights directly in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging or cheating.
  3. 3Return the weights to your side.
  4. 4On the next repetition, raise the weights laterally, raising them out to your side to about shoulder height.
  5. 5Return the weights to the starting position and continue alternating to the front and side.

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