Cable Lateral Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Lateral Raise more often — 4,440 sessions vs 1,112. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Lateral Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Cable Lateral Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Lateral Raise more often — 4,440 sessions compared to 1,112 for Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Lateral Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Cable Lateral Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | Cable Lateral Raise | Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | rear delts and traps |
| Machine type | cable-driven | plate-loaded |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,440 sessions | 1,112 sessions |
How to Do Cable Lateral Raise
Cable 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 level.
- 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 Cable Lateral Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Lateral Raise exercise guide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Cable Lateral Raise or Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine?
Planfit users log Cable Lateral Raise more often — 4,440 sessions against 1,112 for Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Lateral Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Lateral Raise loads side delts, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine loads rear delts and traps.
What equipment do Cable Lateral Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine need?
Cable Lateral Raise needs a machine, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Lateral Raise once your form holds up.
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