Exercise Comparison
Alternating Deltoid Raise vs Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
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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.
Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs.
Keep your arms straight with a slight bend at the elbows but keep them locked. This will be your starting position.
Raise the dumbbells in a semicircular motion to arm's length overhead as you exhale.
Slowly return to the starting position using the same path as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Deltoid Raise is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head is intermediate and uses dumbbell. Choose Alternating Deltoid Raise if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head for a greater challenge.