Cable Shoulder Press vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine more often — 1,112 sessions vs 179. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Shoulder Press and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Cable Shoulder Press vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine more often — 1,112 sessions compared to 179 for Cable Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Shoulder Press 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 Shoulder Press and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | Cable Shoulder Press | Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, side delts, and triceps | rear delts and traps |
| Machine type | cable-driven | plate-loaded |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 179 sessions | 1,112 sessions |
How to Do Cable Shoulder Press
Cable Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- Push your arms up with both hands.
- Do not fully lock your arms, hold for a moment at the peak,
- then slowly lower them to shoulder height.
Coach's Tips
- Engage your core to prevent excessive arching of the back. Control it slowly without any bouncing.
For a full Cable Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Shoulder Press 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 Shoulder Press or Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine?
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine more often — 1,112 sessions against 179 for Cable Shoulder Press. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Shoulder Press and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Shoulder Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine loads rear delts and traps.
What equipment do Cable Shoulder Press and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine need?
Cable Shoulder Press 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 Shoulder Press once your form holds up.
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