Exercise

Alternating Deltoid Raise

Also known as: alternating front lateral raise, front and side raise dumbbell, combo delt raise, alternating delt raise

Alternating Deltoid Raise is a isolation exercise for the shoulders. Main target: lateral deltoid and anterior deltoid. Also works: traps. Equipment: dumbbell.

EquipmentDumbbell

TypeIsolation

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Lateral deltoid Anterior deltoid

Secondary

Traps

How to do it

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.