Band Front Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine more often — 1,112 sessions vs 465. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Band Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Band Front Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine more often — 1,112 sessions compared to 465 for Band Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine 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 Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | Band Front Raise | Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | rear delts and traps |
| Equipment | a resistance band | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 465 sessions | 1,112 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 Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift the equipment to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly lower it back to the starting position.
- 3. However, do not lower the equipment completely; only lower it until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to lift the equipment higher than shoulder height.
For a full Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Band Front Raise or Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine?
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine more often — 1,112 sessions against 465 for Band Front Raise. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Band Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Front Raise loads front delts, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine loads rear delts and traps.
What equipment do Band Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine need?
Band Front Raise needs a resistance band, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Band Front Raise once your form holds up.
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