Exercise Comparison
Alternating Deltoid Raise vs Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Standing Alternating Dumbbell 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.
Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press
Stand with a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders with your palms facing forward and your elbows pointed out. This will be your starting position.
Extend one arm to press the dumbbell straight up, keeping your off hand in place. Do not lean or jerk the weight during the movement.
After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.
Repeat for the opposite side, continuing to alternate between arms.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Deltoid Raise is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press is beginner and uses dumbbell. Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Alternating Deltoid Raise isolates the target muscle for focused development.