Dumbbell Upright Row vs EZ-Bar Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Dumbbell Upright Row and EZ-Bar Front Raise are close in use — 976 vs 663 sessions logged. What separates them is Shoulder loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Upright Row and EZ-Bar Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Dumbbell Upright Row vs EZ-Bar Front Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log EZ-Bar Front Raise more often — 976 sessions compared to 663 for Dumbbell Upright Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Upright Row and EZ-Bar 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 Dumbbell Upright Row and EZ-Bar Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Upright Row | EZ-Bar Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts and traps | front delts |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 663 sessions | 976 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Upright Row
Dumbbell Upright Row Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Lift the dumbbell to shoulder height while keeping it close to your body.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- It's an exercise that can strain the shoulders, so if you hear sounds or feel pain in your shoulders, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Dumbbell Upright Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Upright Row exercise guide.
How to Do EZ-Bar Front Raise
EZ-Bar Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lift the barbell 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 barbell back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower the barbell completely; only lower it until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to lift the barbell higher than shoulder height.
For a full EZ-Bar Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Dumbbell Upright Row or EZ-Bar Front Raise?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Shoulder, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dumbbell Upright Row and EZ-Bar Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Upright Row loads side delts and traps, and EZ-Bar Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Dumbbell Upright Row and EZ-Bar Front Raise need?
Dumbbell Upright Row needs a dumbbell, and EZ-Bar Front Raise needs a barbell.
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