Dumbbell Lateral Raise vs Lateral Raise Machine
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Lateral Raise more often — 54,896 sessions vs 5,383. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Lateral Raise and Lateral Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Dumbbell Lateral Raise vs Lateral Raise Machine: 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 5,383 for Lateral Raise Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Lateral Raise and 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 Lateral Raise and Lateral Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Lateral Raise | Lateral Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 54,896 sessions | 5,383 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 Lateral Raise Machine
Lateral Raise Machine Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift the equipment to shoulder height while keeping your elbows 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 Lateral Raise Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lateral Raise Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Dumbbell Lateral Raise or Lateral Raise Machine?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Lateral Raise more often — 54,896 sessions against 5,383 for Lateral Raise Machine. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Dumbbell Lateral Raise and Lateral Raise Machine need?
Dumbbell Lateral Raise needs a dumbbell, and Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell Lateral Raise once your form holds up.
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