Barbell Upright Row vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Barbell Upright Row more often — 4,260 sessions vs 1,112. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Upright Row and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Barbell Upright Row vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Barbell Upright Row more often — 4,260 sessions compared to 1,112 for Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Upright Row and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Barbell Upright Row and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | Barbell Upright Row | Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts and traps | rear delts and traps |
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,260 sessions | 1,112 sessions |
How to Do Barbell Upright Row
Barbell Upright Row Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lift the barbell to shoulder height while keeping it close to your body.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Since this exercise can put strain on the shoulders, please substitute it with another exercise if you hear any sounds or feel pain in your shoulders.
For a full Barbell Upright Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Upright Row exercise guide.
How to Do Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift the equipment to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly lower it back to the starting position.
- 3. However, do not lower the equipment completely; only lower it until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to lift the equipment higher than shoulder height.
For a full Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Barbell Upright Row or Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine?
Planfit users log Barbell Upright Row more often — 4,260 sessions against 1,112 for Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Barbell Upright Row and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Upright Row loads side delts and traps, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine loads rear delts and traps.
What equipment do Barbell Upright Row and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine need?
Barbell Upright Row needs a barbell, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Upright Row once your form holds up.
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