Dumbbell seated alternate front raise
The dumbbell seated alternate front raise is an isolation exercise targeting the deltoid muscles. It involves raising one dumbbell at a time in front of the body while seated, which helps to focus on the anterior deltoids and improve shoulder strength and stability.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Raise the dumbbell to shoulder height, no higher.
- Control the movement, avoid using momentum.
- Breathe out as you lift the dumbbell and breathe in as you lower it.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe shoulder arthritis
Also known as
Alzate frontali alternate con manubri da seduto, shoulder exercise, deltoid workout