How to Do Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise

Dumbbell Standing Alternate 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 Standing Alternate Raise

  1. 01Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand and palms facing the thighs.
  2. 02Lift the right dumbbell forward with a slight bend in the elbow until the arm is parallel to the floor.
  3. 03Lower the right weight back to the thigh under total control.
  4. 04Repeat the movement with the left arm, ensuring the torso remains stationary without swinging.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing Alternate 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

Stop the dumbbell at shoulder height to keep the tension on the deltoid rather than shifting it to the upper traps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise correctly?

Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand and palms facing the thighs. Lift the right dumbbell forward with a slight bend in the elbow until the arm is parallel to the floor. Lower the right weight back to the thigh under total control. Repeat the movement with the left arm, ensuring the torso remains stationary without swinging.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise?

Stop the dumbbell at shoulder height to keep the tension on the deltoid rather than shifting it to the upper traps.

Is Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise?

Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise uses dumbbell.

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