Bent Over Lateral Raise vs Cable Lateral Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions vs 4,441. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bent Over Lateral Raise and Cable Lateral Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Bent Over Lateral Raise vs Cable Lateral Raise: 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 4,441 for Cable Lateral Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bent Over Lateral Raise and Cable Lateral Raise 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 Cable Lateral Raise Differ
| What differs | Bent Over Lateral Raise | Cable Lateral Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | side delts |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 17,552 sessions | 4,441 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 Cable Lateral Raise
Cable Lateral Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Make sure the palms of your hands are facing the floor or towards the front of your body.
- 3. Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to raise your hands higher than shoulder level.
- 2. If your palms are facing behind your body, it may cause shoulder pain, so please keep them facing the floor or in front of your body.
For a full Cable Lateral Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Lateral Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Bent Over Lateral Raise or Cable Lateral Raise?
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions against 4,441 for Cable Lateral Raise. 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 Cable Lateral Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bent Over Lateral Raise loads rear delts and traps, and Cable Lateral Raise loads side delts.
What equipment do Bent Over Lateral Raise and Cable Lateral Raise need?
Bent Over Lateral Raise needs a dumbbell, and Cable Lateral Raise needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Lateral Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Bent Over Lateral Raise once your form holds up.
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