Bent Over Lateral Raise vs Floor Inverted 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 146. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bent Over Lateral Raise and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Bent Over Lateral Raise vs Floor Inverted 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 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bent Over Lateral Raise and Floor Inverted 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Bent Over Lateral Raise | Floor Inverted Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 146 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower yourself until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Return to the starting position slowly again.
Coach's Tips
- It is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If the movement is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Floor Inverted Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Floor Inverted Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Bent Over Lateral Raise or Floor Inverted Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions against 146 for Floor Inverted 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bent Over Lateral Raise loads rear delts and traps, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Bent Over Lateral Raise and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press need?
Bent Over Lateral Raise needs a dumbbell, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Bent Over Lateral Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Floor Inverted Shoulder Press once your form holds up.
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