Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise
- Category
- Shoulders
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Primary muscles
- Anterior Deltoids
- Secondary muscles
- Trapezius
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging by your sides and palms facing backward.
- Raise the right dumbbell in front of you until your arm is parallel to the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbow.
- Lower the right dumbbell back to the starting position and then raise the left dumbbell in front of you until your arm is parallel to the floor.
- Continue alternating the raise between your right and left arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Use a controlled motion to avoid swinging the weights and maintain proper form.
- Keep your head and neck in a neutral position, looking straight ahead.
- Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement to reduce joint strain.
