Barbell Upright Row vs EZ-Bar Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Barbell Upright Row more often — 4,260 sessions vs 976. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Upright Row and EZ-Bar Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Barbell Upright Row vs EZ-Bar Front Raise: 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 976 for EZ-Bar Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Upright Row and EZ-Bar Front Raise 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 EZ-Bar Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Barbell Upright Row | EZ-Bar Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts and traps | front delts |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,260 sessions | 976 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 EZ-Bar Front Raise
EZ-Bar 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 of your hands 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 EZ-Bar Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Barbell Upright Row or EZ-Bar Front Raise?
Planfit users log Barbell Upright Row more often — 4,260 sessions against 976 for EZ-Bar Front Raise. 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 EZ-Bar Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Upright Row loads side delts and traps, and EZ-Bar Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Barbell Upright Row and EZ-Bar Front Raise need?
Barbell Upright Row needs a barbell, and EZ-Bar Front Raise needs a barbell.
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