Cable Front Raise vs Band Lateral Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Front Raise more often — 3,187 sessions vs 914. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Front Raise and Band Lateral Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Cable Front Raise vs Band Lateral Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Front Raise more often — 3,187 sessions compared to 914 for Band Lateral Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Front Raise and Band Lateral Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Cable Front Raise and Band Lateral Raise Differ
| What differs | Cable Front Raise | Band Lateral Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | side delts |
| Equipment | a machine | a resistance band |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,187 sessions | 914 sessions |
How to Do Cable Front Raise
Cable Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly raise your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly lower your arms to return to the starting position.
- 3. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to raise your hands higher than shoulder level.
For a full Cable Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Front Raise exercise guide.
How to Do Band Lateral Raise
Band Lateral Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Make sure the palms of your hands are facing the floor or towards the front of your body.
- 3. Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to raise your hands higher than shoulder height.
- 2. If your palms are facing behind your body, it may cause shoulder pain, so please keep them facing the floor or in front of your body.
For a full Band Lateral Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Lateral Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Cable Front Raise or Band Lateral Raise?
Planfit users log Cable Front Raise more often — 3,187 sessions against 914 for Band Lateral Raise. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Front Raise and Band Lateral Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Front Raise loads front delts, and Band Lateral Raise loads side delts.
What equipment do Cable Front Raise and Band Lateral Raise need?
Cable Front Raise needs a machine, and Band Lateral Raise needs a resistance band.
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