Bent Over Lateral Raise vs Cable Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions vs 179. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bent Over Lateral Raise and Cable Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Bent Over Lateral Raise vs Cable Shoulder Press: 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 179 for Cable Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bent Over Lateral Raise and Cable Shoulder Press 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 Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Bent Over Lateral Raise | Cable Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts, side delts, and triceps |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 17,552 sessions | 179 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Bent Over Lateral Raise or Cable Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 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 Bent Over Lateral Raise and Cable Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bent Over Lateral Raise loads rear delts and traps, and Cable Shoulder Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps.
What equipment do Bent Over Lateral Raise and Cable Shoulder Press need?
Bent Over Lateral Raise needs a dumbbell, and Cable Shoulder Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Bent Over Lateral Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Shoulder Press once your form holds up.
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