Cable Shoulder Press vs EZ-Bar Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log EZ-Bar Front Raise more often — 976 sessions vs 179. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Shoulder Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Cable Shoulder Press vs EZ-Bar Front Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log EZ-Bar Front Raise more often — 976 sessions compared to 179 for Cable Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Shoulder Press 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 Shoulder Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Cable Shoulder Press | EZ-Bar Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, side delts, and triceps | front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 179 sessions | 976 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 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 Shoulder Press or EZ-Bar Front Raise?
Planfit users log EZ-Bar Front Raise more often — 976 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 EZ-Bar Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Shoulder Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps, and EZ-Bar Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Cable Shoulder Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise need?
Cable Shoulder Press needs a machine, and EZ-Bar Front Raise needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
EZ-Bar Front Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Shoulder Press once your form holds up.
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