Exercise Comparison
Alternating Deltoid Raise vs Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Standing Palms-In 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 Palms-In Dumbbell Press
Start by having a dumbbell in each hand with your arm fully extended to the side using a neutral grip. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Now slowly lift the dumbbells up until you create a 90 degree angle with your arms. Note: Your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor. This the starting position.
Continue to maintain a neutral grip throughout the entire exercise. Slowly lift the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended.
While inhaling lower the weights down until your arm is at a 90 degree angle again.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Deltoid Raise is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press is intermediate and uses dumbbell. Choose Alternating Deltoid Raise if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press for a greater challenge. Standing Palms-In 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.