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Alternating Deltoid Raise

Alternating Deltoid Raise — starting positionAlternating Deltoid Raise — end position
Primary muscles
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation · Push

How to do the Alternating Deltoid Raise

  1. 1

    In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side.

  2. 2

    Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise the weights directly in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging or cheating.

  3. 3

    Return the weights to your side.

  4. 4

    On the next repetition, raise the weights laterally, raising them out to your side to about shoulder height.

  5. 5

    Return the weights to the starting position and continue alternating to the front and side.

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