Exercise technique

dumbbell seated alternate front raise

The dumbbell seated alternate front raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the trapezius and biceps. It is performed seated, which helps stabilize the body and isolate the shoulder muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your body and arms extended down by your sides.
  3. Keeping your arms straight, raise one dumbbell in front of you until it is parallel to the ground.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with the other arm.
  6. Alternate between arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Trapezius, Biceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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