EZ-Bar Front Raise vs Arm Walking Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log EZ-Bar Front Raise more often — 976 sessions vs 172. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of EZ-Bar Front Raise and Arm Walking Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
EZ-Bar Front Raise vs Arm Walking Push Up: 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 172 for Arm Walking Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. EZ-Bar Front Raise and Arm Walking 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 EZ-Bar Front Raise and Arm Walking Push Up Differ
| What differs | EZ-Bar Front Raise | Arm Walking Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 976 sessions | 172 sessions |
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.
How to Do Arm Walking Push Up
Arm Walking Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Bend your upper body and place your hands in front of your feet.
- 2. Use your arms to move until your body is in a straight line.
- 3. Do one push-up.
- 4. Use your arms to move back so that your hands are in front of your feet again.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Arm Walking Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Walking Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, EZ-Bar Front Raise or Arm Walking Push Up?
Planfit users log EZ-Bar Front Raise more often — 976 sessions against 172 for Arm Walking Push Up. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do EZ-Bar Front Raise and Arm Walking Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. EZ-Bar Front Raise loads front delts, and Arm Walking Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do EZ-Bar Front Raise and Arm Walking Push Up need?
EZ-Bar Front Raise needs a barbell, and Arm Walking Push Up needs bodyweight only.
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