Barbell Front Raise vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Barbell Front Raise more often — 1,357 sessions vs 146. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Front Raise and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Barbell Front Raise vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press: 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 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Front Raise and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Barbell Front Raise | Floor Inverted Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,357 sessions | 146 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower yourself until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Return to the starting position slowly again.
Coach's Tips
- It is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If the movement is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Floor Inverted Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Floor Inverted Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Barbell Front Raise or Floor Inverted Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Barbell Front Raise more often — 1,357 sessions against 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press. 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Front Raise loads front delts, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Barbell Front Raise and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press need?
Barbell Front Raise needs a barbell, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press needs bodyweight only.
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