Cable Front Raise vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Front Raise more often — 3,187 sessions vs 146. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Front Raise and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Cable Front Raise vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press: 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 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Front Raise and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Cable Front Raise | Floor Inverted Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,187 sessions | 146 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower yourself until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Return to the starting position slowly again.
Coach's Tips
- It is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If the movement is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Floor Inverted Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Floor Inverted Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Cable Front Raise or Floor Inverted Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Cable Front Raise more often — 3,187 sessions against 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press. 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Front Raise loads front delts, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Cable Front Raise and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press need?
Cable Front Raise needs a machine, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Front Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Floor Inverted Shoulder Press once your form holds up.
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