Band Lateral Raise vs EZ-Bar Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Band Lateral Raise is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 4. Compare Shoulder form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Band Lateral Raise and EZ-Bar Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Band Lateral Raise vs EZ-Bar Front Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log EZ-Bar Front Raise more often — 976 sessions compared to 914 for Band Lateral Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Lateral Raise and EZ-Bar Front 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 Lateral Raise and EZ-Bar Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Band Lateral Raise | EZ-Bar Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | front delts |
| Equipment | a resistance band | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 914 sessions | 976 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 EZ-Bar Front Raise
EZ-Bar Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lift the barbell to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Make sure the palms of your hands are facing down towards the floor.
- 3. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower the barbell completely; only lower it until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to lift the barbell higher than shoulder height.
For a full EZ-Bar Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Band Lateral Raise or EZ-Bar Front 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 Lateral Raise and EZ-Bar Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Lateral Raise loads side delts, and EZ-Bar Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Band Lateral Raise and EZ-Bar Front Raise need?
Band Lateral Raise needs a resistance band, and EZ-Bar Front Raise needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Band Lateral Raise is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Front Raise once your form holds up.
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