Bent Over Lateral Raise vs Arm Walking Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions vs 172. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bent Over Lateral Raise and Arm Walking Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Bent Over Lateral Raise vs Arm Walking Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions compared to 172 for Arm Walking Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bent Over Lateral Raise and Arm Walking 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 Bent Over Lateral Raise and Arm Walking Push Up Differ
| What differs | Bent Over Lateral Raise | Arm Walking Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 17,552 sessions | 172 sessions |
How to Do Bent Over Lateral Raise
Bent Over Lateral Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift the dumbbells to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. With your palms facing down, feel the contraction of the rear shoulder muscles.
- 3. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower the dumbbells completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to lift the dumbbells higher than shoulder height.
For a full Bent Over Lateral Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bent Over Lateral Raise exercise guide.
How to Do Arm Walking Push Up
Arm Walking Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Bend your upper body and place your hands in front of your feet.
- 2. Use your arms to move until your body is in a straight line.
- 3. Do one push-up.
- 4. Use your arms to move back so that your hands are in front of your feet again.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Arm Walking Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Walking Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Bent Over Lateral Raise or Arm Walking Push Up?
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions against 172 for Arm Walking Push Up. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Bent Over Lateral Raise and Arm Walking Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bent Over Lateral Raise loads rear delts and traps, and Arm Walking Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Bent Over Lateral Raise and Arm Walking Push Up need?
Bent Over Lateral Raise needs a dumbbell, and Arm Walking Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Bent Over Lateral Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Arm Walking Push Up once your form holds up.
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