Alternating Deltoid Raise

The Alternating Deltoid Raise is a beginner dumbbell exercise that primarily targets the Shoulders.

Muscles Worked

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How to Do the Alternating Deltoid Raise

1. 1In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side.
2. 2Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise the weights directly in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging or cheating.
3. 3Return the weights to your side.
4. 4On the next repetition, raise the weights laterally, raising them out to your side to about shoulder height.
5. 5Return the weights to the starting position and continue alternating to the front and side.

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