Dumbbell Front Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Front Raise more often — 16,124 sessions vs 1,112. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Dumbbell Front 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 Dumbbell Front Raise more often — 16,124 sessions compared to 1,112 for Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Front 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 Dumbbell Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Front Raise | Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | rear delts and traps |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 16,124 sessions | 1,112 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Front Raise
Dumbbell Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. With your elbows slightly bent, slowly lift the dumbbells to shoulder height.
- 2. Make sure your palms are facing down towards the floor.
- 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 Dumbbell Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Front 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, Dumbbell Front Raise or Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Front Raise more often — 16,124 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.
Do Dumbbell Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Front Raise loads front delts, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine loads rear delts and traps.
What equipment do Dumbbell Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine need?
Dumbbell Front 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 Dumbbell Front Raise once your form holds up.
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