Barbell Front Raise vs Pec Deck Rear Delt
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 21,221 sessions vs 1,357. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Front Raise and Pec Deck Rear Delt and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Barbell Front Raise vs Pec Deck Rear Delt: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 21,221 sessions compared to 1,357 for Barbell Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Front Raise and Pec Deck Rear Delt 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 Pec Deck Rear Delt Differ
| What differs | Barbell Front Raise | Pec Deck Rear Delt |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | rear delts and traps |
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,357 sessions | 21,221 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 Pec Deck Rear Delt
Pec Deck Rear Delt Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Pull the equipment while keeping your arms straight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you excessively fold your shoulder blades, the trapezius muscles will be used instead of the rear shoulders, so please be careful.
For a full Pec Deck Rear Delt guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pec Deck Rear Delt exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Barbell Front Raise or Pec Deck Rear Delt?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 21,221 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 Pec Deck Rear Delt work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Front Raise loads front delts, and Pec Deck Rear Delt loads rear delts and traps.
What equipment do Barbell Front Raise and Pec Deck Rear Delt need?
Barbell Front Raise needs a barbell, and Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Rear Delt is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Front Raise once your form holds up.
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