Arnold Press vs EZ-Bar Front Raise

Maximizing Your Shoulder Workout Plan

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Planfit users log Arnold Press more often — 2,745 sessions vs 976. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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Planfit Users' Choice about Arnold Press vs EZ-Bar Front Raise : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Arnold Press more often — 2,745 sessions compared to 976 for EZ-Bar Front Raise.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Arnold Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

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How to Arnold Press

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Arnold Press muscles worked: Shoulder

Form

  1. 1. Please lift the dumbbell by rotating it so that your palm faces forward.
  2. 2. Please lift it without bringing the dumbbell to the center.
  3. 3. Slowly return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. This exercise uses the front deltoids more than a typical shoulder press.
  2. 2. For those with rotator cuff issues, I recommend the Arnold press over the standard shoulder press.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Arnold Press, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Arnold Press Guide page of our blog!

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How to EZ-Bar Front Raise

EZ-Bar Front Raise gif

EZ-Bar Front Raise muscles worked: Shoulder

Form

  1. 1. Please slowly lift the barbell to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  2. 2. Make sure the palms of your hands are facing down towards the floor.
  3. 3. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  4. 4. However, do not lower the barbell completely; only lower it until your shoulders are relaxed.

Coach's Comment

  1. Please be careful not to lift the barbell higher than shoulder height.

If you want to know a detailed guide to EZ-Bar Front Raise, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the EZ-Bar Front Raise Guide page of our blog!

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