Band Lateral Raise vs Arm Walking Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Band Lateral Raise more often — 914 sessions vs 172. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Band Lateral Raise and Arm Walking Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Band Lateral Raise vs Arm Walking Push Up: 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 172 for Arm Walking Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Lateral Raise and Arm Walking Push Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Band Lateral Raise and Arm Walking Push Up Differ
| What differs | Band Lateral Raise | Arm Walking Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a resistance band | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 914 sessions | 172 sessions |
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.
How to Do Arm Walking Push Up
Arm Walking Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Bend your upper body and place your hands in front of your feet.
- 2. Use your arms to move until your body is in a straight line.
- 3. Do one push-up.
- 4. Use your arms to move back so that your hands are in front of your feet again.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Arm Walking Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Walking Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Band Lateral Raise or Arm Walking Push Up?
Planfit users log Band Lateral Raise more often — 914 sessions against 172 for Arm Walking Push Up. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Band Lateral Raise and Arm Walking Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Lateral Raise loads side delts, and Arm Walking Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Band Lateral Raise and Arm Walking Push Up need?
Band Lateral Raise needs a resistance band, and Arm Walking Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Band Lateral Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Arm Walking Push Up once your form holds up.
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