Performing the: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Standing Alternate Raise
Keeping your torso stationary, lift the left dumbbell to the front of you while keeping your elbow slightly bent. Continue to lift it until your arm is slightly above parallel to the floor. Exhale as you perform this step and pause for a second at the top.
Lower the left dumbbell back down slowly to the starting position as you simultaneously lift the right dumbbell. Inhale as you perform this step.
Continue alternating in this manner until all of the recommended repetitions for each arm have been completed.
Make sure to keep control of the movement and avoid swinging the dumbbells, this will ensure you are fully engaging your muscles during the exercise.