Bent Over Lateral Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions vs 1,112. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bent Over Lateral Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Bent Over Lateral Raise 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 more often — 17,552 sessions compared to 1,112 for Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bent Over Lateral Raise 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 Bent Over Lateral Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | Bent Over Lateral Raise | Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 17,552 sessions | 1,112 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 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, Bent Over Lateral Raise or Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine?
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions against 1,112 for Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Bent Over Lateral Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine need?
Bent Over Lateral Raise needs a dumbbell, 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 Bent Over Lateral Raise once your form holds up.
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