Exercise Comparison
Alternating Deltoid Raise vs Sled Reverse Flye
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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.
Sled Reverse Flye
Attach dual handles to a sled connected by a rope or chain. Load the sled to a light weight.
Face the sled, backing up until there is some tension in the line. Take both handles at arms length at about waist level. Bend the knees slightly and keep your chest and head up. This will be your starting position.
Without flexing the elbow, pull the handles upward and apart, performing a reverse fly with some external rotation. Your palms should be facing forward as you do this.
Return to the starting position, taking a couple steps back to take the slack out of the line.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Deltoid Raise is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Sled Reverse Flye is beginner and uses other. Choose Alternating Deltoid Raise if you have access to dumbbell, or Sled Reverse Flye if you prefer other.