Cable Front Raise vs EZ-Bar Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Front Raise more often — 3,187 sessions vs 976. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Front Raise and EZ-Bar Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Cable Front Raise vs EZ-Bar Front 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 976 for EZ-Bar Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Front Raise 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 Cable Front Raise and EZ-Bar Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Cable Front Raise | EZ-Bar Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,187 sessions | 976 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 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, Cable Front Raise or EZ-Bar Front Raise?
Planfit users log Cable Front Raise more often — 3,187 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.
What equipment do Cable Front Raise and EZ-Bar Front Raise need?
Cable Front Raise needs a machine, and EZ-Bar Front Raise needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Front Raise is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Front Raise once your form holds up.
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