Dumbbell Front Raise vs Cable Lateral Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Front Raise more often — 16,124 sessions vs 4,441. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Front Raise and Cable Lateral Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Dumbbell Front Raise vs Cable Lateral Raise: 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 4,441 for Cable Lateral Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Front 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 Dumbbell Front Raise and Cable Lateral Raise Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Front Raise | Cable Lateral Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | side delts |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 16,124 sessions | 4,441 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 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, Dumbbell Front Raise or Cable Lateral Raise?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Front Raise more often — 16,124 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 Dumbbell Front Raise and Cable Lateral Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Front Raise loads front delts, and Cable Lateral Raise loads side delts.
What equipment do Dumbbell Front Raise and Cable Lateral Raise need?
Dumbbell Front Raise needs a dumbbell, and Cable Lateral Raise needs a machine.
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