Exercise Comparison
Alternating Deltoid Raise vs Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
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.
Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
Grab a dumbbell and either sit on a military press bench or a utility bench that has a back support on it as you place the dumbbells upright on top of your thighs or stand up straight.
Clean the dumbbell up to bring it to shoulder height. The other hand can be kept fully extended to the side, by the waist or grabbing a fixed surface.
Rotate the wrist so that the palm of your hand is facing forward. This is your starting position.
As you exhale, push the dumbbell up until your arm is fully extended.
After a second pause, slowly come down back to the starting position as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then switch arms.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Deltoid Raise is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press is intermediate and uses dumbbell. Choose Alternating Deltoid Raise if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press for a greater challenge. Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Alternating Deltoid Raise isolates the target muscle for focused development.