Cable Shoulder Press vs Smith Machine Behind Neck Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Smith Machine Behind Neck Press more often — 1,214 sessions vs 179. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Shoulder Press and Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Cable Shoulder Press vs Smith Machine Behind Neck Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Smith Machine Behind Neck Press more often — 1,214 sessions compared to 179 for Cable Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Shoulder Press and Smith Machine Behind Neck 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 Shoulder Press and Smith Machine Behind Neck Press Differ
| What differs | Cable Shoulder Press | Smith Machine Behind Neck Press |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | cable-driven | Smith-machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 179 sessions | 1,214 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 Smith Machine Behind Neck Press
Smith Machine Behind Neck Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lift the barbell above your head.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- It's an exercise that can strain your shoulders, so if you hear sounds or feel pain in your shoulders, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Smith Machine Behind Neck Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Smith Machine Behind Neck Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Cable Shoulder Press or Smith Machine Behind Neck Press?
Planfit users log Smith Machine Behind Neck Press more often — 1,214 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.
What equipment do Cable Shoulder Press and Smith Machine Behind Neck Press need?
Cable Shoulder Press needs a machine, and Smith Machine Behind Neck Press needs a machine.
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