Resistance band
Band Front Lateral Raise
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner5
Demonstration
IntermediateCompoundDumbbell
Dumbbell Standing Alternate Overhead Press
Delts · Shoulders
4
sets
6–8
reps
2m
Rest time
~9
Calories / set
Instructions
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level with your palms facing forward.
- 2
Press one dumbbell overhead, fully extending your arm.
- 3
Lower the dumbbell back to shoulder level.
- 4
Repeat with the other arm.
- 5
Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary
Delts
triceps
Secondary
tricepscore
Pro tips
- Move through the full range of motion under control.
- Keep tension on the target muscle — avoid using momentum.
- Breathe out on the effort, in on the return.
- Pick a weight that lets you keep clean form for every rep.
Common mistakes
- Using too much weight and sacrificing technique.
- Rushing reps instead of controlling the tempo.
- Cutting the range of motion short.
- Holding your breath throughout the set.
Safety notes
- Warm up thoroughly before working heavy.
- Stop immediately if you feel sharp or joint pain.
- Use a spotter or safeties for heavy barbell work.
Related exercises
Resistance band
Band Front Raise
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner5
Resistance band
Band Reverse Fly
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner5
Resistance band
Band Shoulder Press
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner9
Resistance band
Band Standing Rear Delt Row
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner9
Resistance band
Band Twisting Overhead Press
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner9
Resistance band
Band Y Raise
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner5
Barbell
Barbell Front Raise
Delts · Shoulders
Advanced7
Alternatives
Resistance band
Band Front Lateral Raise
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner5
Resistance band
Band Front Raise
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner5
Resistance band
Band Reverse Fly
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner5
Resistance band
Band Shoulder Press
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner9
Resistance band
Band Standing Rear Delt Row
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner9
Resistance band
Band Twisting Overhead Press
Delts · Shoulders
Beginner9