Cable Lateral Raise vs Pike Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Lateral Raise more often — 4,440 sessions vs 231. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Lateral Raise and Pike Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Cable Lateral Raise vs Pike Push Up: 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 231 for Pike Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Lateral Raise and Pike 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 Cable Lateral Raise and Pike Push Up Differ
| What differs | Cable Lateral Raise | Pike Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,440 sessions | 231 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 Pike Push Up
Pike Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself slowly until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. This is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If you overexert yourself, it can put strain on your neck or the front of your shoulders.
- 2. Be careful not to excessively arch your lower back or bend your neck during the movement. If the exercise is too difficult, keep your feet on the floor or substitute with another shoulder exercise.
For a full Pike Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pike Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Cable Lateral Raise or Pike Push Up?
Planfit users log Cable Lateral Raise more often — 4,440 sessions against 231 for Pike Push Up. 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 Pike Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Lateral Raise loads side delts, and Pike Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Cable Lateral Raise and Pike Push Up need?
Cable Lateral Raise needs a machine, and Pike Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Lateral Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Pike Push Up once your form holds up.
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