Exercise Comparison
Alternating Deltoid Raise vs Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral
Instructions
Alternating Deltoid Raise
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.
Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral
Select a weight and hold the handle of the low pulley with your right hand.
Bend at the waist until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor. Your legs should be slightly bent with your left hand placed on your lower left thigh. Your right arm should be hanging from your shoulder in front of you and with a slight bend at the elbow. This will be your starting position.
Raise your right arm, elbow slightly bent, to the side until the arm is parallel to the floor and in line with your right ear. Breathe out as you perform this step.
Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position as you breathe in.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and repeat the movement with the other arm.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Deltoid Raise is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral is beginner and uses cable. Choose Alternating Deltoid Raise if you have access to dumbbell, or Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral if you prefer cable.