Bent Over Lateral Raise vs Plate Front 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 2,347. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bent Over Lateral Raise and Plate Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Bent Over Lateral Raise vs Plate Front 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 2,347 for Plate Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bent Over Lateral Raise and Plate Front 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 Plate Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Bent Over Lateral Raise | Plate Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 17,552 sessions | 2,347 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 Plate Front Raise
Plate Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly lower your arms to return to the starting position.
- 3. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to raise your hands above shoulder height.
For a full Plate Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Plate Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Bent Over Lateral Raise or Plate Front Raise?
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions against 2,347 for Plate Front 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 Plate Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bent Over Lateral Raise loads rear delts and traps, and Plate Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Bent Over Lateral Raise and Plate Front Raise need?
Bent Over Lateral Raise needs a dumbbell, and Plate Front Raise needs bodyweight only.
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