Barbell Front Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions vs 1,357. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Barbell Front Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions compared to 1,357 for Barbell Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Barbell Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Differ
| What differs | Barbell Front Raise | Bent Over Lateral Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | rear delts and traps |
| Equipment | a barbell | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,357 sessions | 17,552 sessions |
How to Do Barbell Front Raise
Barbell 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 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 Barbell Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Front Raise exercise guide.
How to Do Bent Over Lateral Raise
Bent Over Lateral Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift the dumbbells to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. With your palms facing down, feel the contraction of the rear shoulder muscles.
- 3. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower the dumbbells completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to lift the dumbbells higher than shoulder height.
For a full Bent Over Lateral Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bent Over Lateral Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Barbell Front Raise or Bent Over Lateral Raise?
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions against 1,357 for Barbell Front Raise. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Barbell Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Front Raise loads front delts, and Bent Over Lateral Raise loads rear delts and traps.
What equipment do Barbell Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise need?
Barbell Front Raise needs a barbell, and Bent Over Lateral Raise needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Bent Over Lateral Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Front Raise once your form holds up.
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