Barbell Front Raise vs Dumbbell Upright Row
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Barbell Front Raise more often — 1,357 sessions vs 663. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Front Raise and Dumbbell Upright Row and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Barbell Front Raise vs Dumbbell Upright Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Barbell Front Raise more often — 1,357 sessions compared to 663 for Dumbbell Upright Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Front Raise and Dumbbell Upright Row 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 Dumbbell Upright Row Differ
| What differs | Barbell Front Raise | Dumbbell Upright Row |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | side delts and traps |
| Equipment | a barbell | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,357 sessions | 663 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 Dumbbell Upright Row
Dumbbell Upright Row Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Lift the dumbbell to shoulder height while keeping it close to your body.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- It's an exercise that can strain the shoulders, so if you hear sounds or feel pain in your shoulders, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Dumbbell Upright Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Upright Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Barbell Front Raise or Dumbbell Upright Row?
Planfit users log Barbell Front Raise more often — 1,357 sessions against 663 for Dumbbell Upright Row. 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 Dumbbell Upright Row work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Front Raise loads front delts, and Dumbbell Upright Row loads side delts and traps.
What equipment do Barbell Front Raise and Dumbbell Upright Row need?
Barbell Front Raise needs a barbell, and Dumbbell Upright Row needs a dumbbell.
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