Barbell Front Raise vs Pike Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Barbell Front Raise more often — 1,357 sessions vs 231. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Front Raise and Pike Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Barbell Front Raise vs Pike Push Up: 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 231 for Pike Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Front 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 Barbell Front Raise and Pike Push Up Differ
| What differs | Barbell Front Raise | Pike Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,357 sessions | 231 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 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, Barbell Front Raise or Pike Push Up?
Planfit users log Barbell Front Raise more often — 1,357 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 Barbell Front Raise and Pike Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Front Raise loads front delts, and Pike Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Barbell Front Raise and Pike Push Up need?
Barbell Front Raise needs a barbell, and Pike Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Barbell Front Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Pike Push Up once your form holds up.
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