Exercise Comparison
Alternating Deltoid Raise vs Kettlebell Pirate Ships
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Kettlebell Pirate Ships
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.
Kettlebell Pirate Ships
With a wide stance, hold a kettlebell with both hands. Allow it to hang at waist level with your arms extended. This will be your starting position.
Initiate the movement by turning to one side, swinging the kettlebell to head height. Briefly pause at the top of the motion.
Allow the bell to drop as you rotate to the opposite side, again raising the kettlebell to head height.
Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Deltoid Raise is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Kettlebell Pirate Ships is beginner and uses kettlebells. Choose Alternating Deltoid Raise if you have access to dumbbell, or Kettlebell Pirate Ships if you prefer kettlebells. Kettlebell Pirate Ships is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Alternating Deltoid Raise isolates the target muscle for focused development.