Exercise Comparison
Alternating Deltoid Raise vs Car Drivers
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Car Drivers
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.
Car Drivers
While standing upright, hold a barbell plate in both hands at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. Your palms should be facing each other and your arms should be extended straight out in front of you. This will be your starting position.
Initiate the movement by rotating the plate as far to one side as possible. Use the same type of movement you would use to turn a steering wheel to one side.
Reverse the motion, turning it all the way to the opposite side.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Deltoid Raise is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Car Drivers is beginner and uses barbell. Choose Alternating Deltoid Raise if you have access to dumbbell, or Car Drivers if you prefer barbell.