Band Lateral Raise vs Pike Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Band Lateral Raise more often — 914 sessions vs 231. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Band Lateral Raise and Pike Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Band Lateral Raise vs Pike 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 231 for Pike Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Lateral Raise and Pike 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 Pike Push Up Differ
| What differs | Band Lateral Raise | Pike Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a resistance band | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 914 sessions | 231 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 Pike Push Up
Pike Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself slowly until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. This is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If you overexert yourself, it can put strain on your neck or the front of your shoulders.
- 2. Be careful not to excessively arch your lower back or bend your neck during the movement. If the exercise is too difficult, keep your feet on the floor or substitute with another shoulder exercise.
For a full Pike Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pike Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Band Lateral Raise or Pike Push Up?
Planfit users log Band Lateral Raise more often — 914 sessions against 231 for Pike 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 Pike Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Lateral Raise loads side delts, and Pike Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Band Lateral Raise and Pike Push Up need?
Band Lateral Raise needs a resistance band, and Pike Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Band Lateral Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Pike Push Up once your form holds up.
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