Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs Single Dumbbell Raise
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Only in Single Dumbbell Raise
Instructions
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Move the cables to the bottom of the tower and select an appropriate weight.
Grasp the cables and hold them at shoulder height, palms facing forward. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your head and chest up, extend through the elbow to press one side directly over head.
After pausing at the top, return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
Single Dumbbell Raise
With a wide stance, hold a dumbell with both hands, grasping the head of the dumbbell instead of the handle. Your arms should be extended and hanging at the waist. This will be your starting position.
Raise the weight until it is above shoulder level, keeping your arms extended. Your torso and hips should remain stationary throughout the movement.
Return to the starting position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while Single Dumbbell Raise is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you have access to cable, or Single Dumbbell Raise if you prefer dumbbell. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Single Dumbbell Raise isolates the target muscle for focused development.