10 Best Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise Alternatives for Home Gym

Ranked Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise Alternatives

10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise on movement pattern, muscles worked, equipment and body position. The higher the score, the less you change. Open "How to perform this exercise" on a card for the steps; every card title links to that exercise's own alternatives page. Harder versions are tagged as progressions and kept out of the top spot even when they score higher.

1. Best match

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   1. Dumbbell Seated Front Raise

   93% match

   • Delts
   • Dumbbell
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   It uses the same equipment and still works the delts.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
   2. Keep your back straight and core engaged.
   3. Raise the dumbbells in front of you, with your palms facing down, until they are at shoulder level.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Body position: seated, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
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   2. Barbell Front Raise

   84% match

   • Delts
   • Barbell
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   A good swap when you have a barbell to work with, and it still works the delts.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
   2. Keep your arms straight and lift the barbell forward and upward until it reaches shoulder level.
   3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
   4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Body position: standing, not seated
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   3. Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise

   83% match

   • Delts
   • Dumbbell
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   The same equipment, taken with a neutral grip.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
   2. Keep your back straight and core engaged.
   3. Raise the dumbbells to your sides with a slight bend in your elbows, until your arms are parallel to the ground.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Body position: seated, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
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   4. Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head

   83% match

   • Delts
   • Dumbbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   Pick this when you want a harder version that still works the delts.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
   2. Keep your arms straight and lift the dumbbells in front of you, raising them above your head.
   3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
   4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Body position: standing, not seated
   • Balance: harder to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
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   5. Front Incline Dumbbell Raise

   82% match

   • Delts
   • Dumbbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   It still works the delts, through a different movement.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Sit down on an incline bench with the incline set anywhere between 30 to 60 degrees while holding a dumbbell on each hand. Tip: You can change the angle to hit the muscle a little differently each time.
   2. Extend your arms straight in front of you and have your palms facing down with the dumbbells raised about 1 inch above your thighs. This will be your starting position.
   3. Slowly raise the dumbbells straight up until they are slightly above your shoulders, while keeping your elbows locked. Squeeze at the top for a second and make sure you breathe out during this portion of the movement. Tip: Keep your head resting down against the bench and your legs on the floor at all times.
   4. Lower the arms back to the starting position as you inhale.
   5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Body position: seated, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
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   6. Dumbbell Front Raise

   78% match

   • Delts
   • Dumbbell
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   Pick this when you want to work the delts with more balance to manage.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your thighs.
   2. Keeping your arms straight, exhale and lift the dumbbells in front of you until they are at shoulder level.
   3. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
   4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Body position: standing, not seated
   • Balance: harder to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
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   7. Dumbbell Raise

   78% match

   • Delts
   • Dumbbell
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
   2. Keep your back straight and engage your core.
   3. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Body position: standing, not seated
   • Balance: harder to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
8. 

   8. Seated Side Lateral Raise

   77% match

   • Delts
   • Dumbbell
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Pick a couple of dumbbells and sit at the end of a flat bench with your feet firmly on the floor. Hold the dumbbells with your palms facing in and your arms straight down at your sides at arms' length. This will be your starting position.
   2. While maintaining the torso stationary (no swinging), lift the dumbbells to your side with a slight bend on the elbow and the hands slightly tilted forward as if pouring water in a glass. Continue to go up until you arms are parallel to the floor. Exhale as you execute this movement and pause for a second at the top.
   3. Lower the dumbbells back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.
   4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Body position: seated, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Balance: harder to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
9. 

   9. One-arm Incline Lateral Raise

   76% match

   • Delts
   • Dumbbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie down sideways on an incline bench press with a dumbbell in the hand. Make sure the shoulder is pressing against the incline bench and the arm is lying across your body with the palm around your navel.
   2. Hold a dumbbell in your uppermost arm while keeping it extended in front of you parallel to the floor. This is your starting position.
   3. While keeping the dumbbell parallel to the floor at all times, perform a lateral raise. Your arm should travel straight up until it is pointing at the ceiling. Tip: Exhale as you perform this movement. Hold the dumbbell in the position and feel the contraction in the shoulders for a second.
   4. While inhaling lower the weight across your body back into the starting position.
   5. Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
   6. Switch arms and repeat the movement.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Body position: seated, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
   • Balance: harder to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
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    10. Barbell Standing Front Raise Over Head

    75% match

    • Delts
    • Barbell
    • Beginner
    • Isolation

    How to perform this exercise

    1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
    2. Keep your back straight and engage your core.
    3. Slowly raise the barbell in front of you, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down.
    4. Continue lifting until the barbell is slightly above shoulder level.
    5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
    6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

    Why this matches

    • Movement: raise, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
    • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
    • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise
    • Body position: standing, not seated