EZ-Bar Front Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 4. Compare Shoulder form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of EZ-Bar Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
EZ-Bar Front Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine more often — 1,112 sessions compared to 976 for EZ-Bar Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. EZ-Bar Front Raise and Bent Over 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 EZ-Bar Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | EZ-Bar Front Raise | Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | rear delts and traps |
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 976 sessions | 1,112 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 Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift the equipment to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly 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 Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, EZ-Bar Front Raise or Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine?
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 EZ-Bar Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. EZ-Bar Front Raise loads front delts, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine loads rear delts and traps.
What equipment do EZ-Bar Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine need?
EZ-Bar Front Raise needs a barbell, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Front Raise once your form holds up.
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