How to Do Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise

  1. 01Sit on a bench with a 90-degree backrest, holding dumbbells at the sides with palms facing the body.
  2. 02Raise one dumbbell forward to eye level while keeping the arm straight and the wrist neutral.
  3. 03Lower the dumbbell back to the start position with a deliberate tempo.
  4. 04Immediately raise the opposite arm in the same manner, alternating between sides.
  5. 05Exhale on each lift and inhale as the weight returns toward the floor.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Minimize lateral torso sway by engaging the core muscles to keep the shoulders square to the front.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise work?

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise correctly?

Sit on a bench with a 90-degree backrest, holding dumbbells at the sides with palms facing the body. Raise one dumbbell forward to eye level while keeping the arm straight and the wrist neutral. Lower the dumbbell back to the start position with a deliberate tempo. Immediately raise the opposite arm in the same manner, alternating between sides. Exhale on each lift and inhale as the weight returns toward the floor.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise?

Minimize lateral torso sway by engaging the core muscles to keep the shoulders square to the front.

Is Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise?

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise uses dumbbell.

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