Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The dumbbell standing alternate raise targets the shoulder muscles, focusing on building strength and endurance. By alternating the weights, it engages both the primary and secondary muscles, improving muscle coordination and balancing strength.
How to do it
- Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Raise one arm forward to shoulder height, keeping your elbow slightly bent.
- Lower the arm while simultaneously raising the opposite arm in the same manner.
- Alternate the movement, maintaining control and steady breathing throughout.
- Complete the desired number of repetitions for each arm.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Biceps Brachii Trapezius Upper Fibers
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