Band Lateral Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 2. Compare Shoulder form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Band Lateral Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Band Lateral 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 914 for Band Lateral Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Lateral 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 Lateral Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | Band Lateral Raise | Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | rear delts and traps |
| Equipment | a resistance band | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 914 sessions | 1,112 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 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 Lateral Raise or Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine?
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 Lateral Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Lateral Raise loads side delts, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine loads rear delts and traps.
What equipment do Band Lateral Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine need?
Band Lateral 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 Lateral Raise once your form holds up.
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