Shoulders / Beginner / Isolation (single joint)

Alternating Deltoid Raise

A dumbbell isolation exercise for the front delts.

At a glance

Primary

Front delts

Equipment

Dumbbells

Movement pattern

Overhead push

Level

Beginner

Type

Shoulders, Isolation (single joint), One side at a time

How to do it

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

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