Dumbbell Upright Row vs One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Dumbbell Upright Row and One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press are close in use — 663 vs 417 sessions logged. What separates them is Shoulder loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Upright Row and One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Dumbbell Upright Row vs One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Upright Row more often — 663 sessions compared to 417 for One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Upright Row and One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press 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 One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Upright Row | One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts and traps | front delts, side delts, and triceps |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 663 sessions | 417 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 One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press
One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lift the dumbbells vertically.
- 2. Please lift them without bringing the dumbbells together, just as they are.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you have pain or sound in your shoulder, please position your elbow in front of your body instead of beside it.
For a full One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Dumbbell Upright Row or One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press?
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 One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Upright Row loads side delts and traps, and One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps.
What equipment do Dumbbell Upright Row and One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press need?
Dumbbell Upright Row needs a dumbbell, and One Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press needs a dumbbell.
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