Dumbbell Lateral Raise vs Pike Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Lateral Raise more often — 54,896 sessions vs 231. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Lateral Raise and Pike Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Dumbbell Lateral Raise vs Pike Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Lateral Raise more often — 54,896 sessions compared to 231 for Pike Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Lateral Raise and Pike Push Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Dumbbell Lateral Raise and Pike Push Up Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Lateral Raise | Pike Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 54,896 sessions | 231 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Lateral Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lift the dumbbell to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Make sure the palms of your hands are facing down towards the floor.
- 3. Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower the dumbbell completely; only lower it until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lift the dumbbells higher than shoulder height.
- 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 Dumbbell Lateral Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Lateral Raise exercise guide.
How to Do Pike Push Up
Pike Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself slowly until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. This is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If you overexert yourself, it can put strain on your neck or the front of your shoulders.
- 2. Be careful not to excessively arch your lower back or bend your neck during the movement. If the exercise is too difficult, keep your feet on the floor or substitute with another shoulder exercise.
For a full Pike Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pike Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Dumbbell Lateral Raise or Pike Push Up?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Lateral Raise more often — 54,896 sessions against 231 for Pike Push Up. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dumbbell Lateral Raise and Pike Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Lateral Raise loads side delts, and Pike Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Dumbbell Lateral Raise and Pike Push Up need?
Dumbbell Lateral Raise needs a dumbbell, and Pike Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Dumbbell Lateral Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Pike Push Up once your form holds up.
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