Band Front Raise vs Band Lateral Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Band Front Raise and Band Lateral Raise are close in use — 914 vs 465 sessions logged. What separates them is Shoulder loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Band Front Raise and Band Lateral Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Band Front Raise vs Band Lateral Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Band Lateral Raise more often — 914 sessions compared to 465 for Band Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Front Raise and Band Lateral Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Band Front Raise and Band Lateral Raise Differ
| What differs | Band Front Raise | Band Lateral Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | side delts |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 465 sessions | 914 sessions |
How to Do Band Front Raise
Band Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Make sure your palms are facing down towards the floor.
- 3. Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to raise your hands higher than shoulder level.
For a full Band Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Front Raise exercise guide.
How to Do Band Lateral Raise
Band Lateral Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Make sure the palms of your hands are facing the floor or towards the front of your body.
- 3. Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to raise your hands higher than shoulder height.
- 2. If your palms are facing behind your body, it may cause shoulder pain, so please keep them facing the floor or in front of your body.
For a full Band Lateral Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Lateral Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Band Front Raise or Band Lateral Raise?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Shoulder, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Band Front Raise and Band Lateral Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Front Raise loads front delts, and Band Lateral Raise loads side delts.
What equipment do Band Front Raise and Band Lateral Raise need?
Band Front Raise needs a resistance band, and Band Lateral Raise needs a resistance band.
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