Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine vs Arm Walking Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
- • Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine vs Arm Walking Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and Arm Walking Push Up Differ
- • Related comparisons
- • Frequently Asked Questions
- • How to Do Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
- - Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Muscles Worked
- - Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Form
- - Coach's Tips
- • How to Do Arm Walking Push Up
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine more often — 1,112 sessions vs 172. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and Arm Walking Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine vs Arm Walking Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine more often — 1,112 sessions compared to 172 for Arm Walking Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and Arm Walking 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 Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and Arm Walking Push Up Differ
| What differs | Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine | Arm Walking Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,112 sessions | 172 sessions |
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.
How to Do Arm Walking Push Up
Arm Walking Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Bend your upper body and place your hands in front of your feet.
- 2. Use your arms to move until your body is in a straight line.
- 3. Do one push-up.
- 4. Use your arms to move back so that your hands are in front of your feet again.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Arm Walking Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Walking Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine or Arm Walking Push Up?
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine more often — 1,112 sessions against 172 for Arm Walking Push Up. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and Arm Walking Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine loads rear delts and traps, and Arm Walking Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and Arm Walking Push Up need?
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine, and Arm Walking Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Arm Walking Push Up once your form holds up.
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