Exercise Comparison
Alternating Deltoid Raise vs Round The World Shoulder Stretch
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Round The World Shoulder Stretch
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.
Round The World Shoulder Stretch
Stand up straight with your legs together, holding a bodybar or broomstick.
Hold the pole behind your hips with a wider than shoulder width grip. Your palms should be down and your thumbs facing out.
Slowly lift your arms up behind your head. Don't force it if it gets hard to lift further.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Deltoid Raise is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Round The World Shoulder Stretch is beginner and uses other. Choose Alternating Deltoid Raise if you have access to dumbbell, or Round The World Shoulder Stretch if you prefer other.